 HOURS: 6:30-3:30 Monday-Friday Modified for testing/staff meetings LIBRARY STAFF: Teacher Librarian Cindi Elson 6:30-2:30 858-566-2262 x2261 ONLINE TUTORING RESOURCES: RESEARCH DATABASES: MMHS Card Catalog: http://destiny.sandi.net/common/servlet/logout.do?site=215A complete online record of all the books located in our school library. Search by title, author, keyword, or subject. eLibrary: http://elibrary.bigchalk.com/elibweb/elib/do/search An online database with fulltext magazine and newspapers articles, maps. Images, books, transcripts, and multimedia. Complete citation information provided. An incredible research tool. SIRS Researcher: http://sks.sirs.com/cgi-bin/hst-portal-res?id=SCA0751-0-3068 An online database devoted to “current controversial” issues. Great for “pro/con” research, debate issues, and persuasive essays. Also provides citation information. Teen Health and Wellness: http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com/ In-depth info you can trust on all kinds of issues most relevant to teens: sex, drugs, STDs, pregnancy, relationship issues. SAT Prep: Free online SAT test prep at your own pace and on your own schedule. World Book OnLine: http://worldbookonline.com/wb/products?ed=all&gr=Welcome+San+Diego+Unified+School+Dist Four different online encyclopedias under one umbrella! “Student”—very basic high school student research “Advanced”—for high school/college students. My favorite. “Discover”—easier reading than student and advanced. Additional info on teen lifestyle issues “Encicopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos”—Spanish language basic encyclopedia PUBLIC LIBRARY: http://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/ BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00001317.shtml http://californiayoungreadermedal.org/nominees.htm http://whatshouldireadnext.com/search http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/library/libraryfactsheet/alalibraryfactsheet23.cfm CAREERS: http://www.careercruising.com/ NEWSPAPERS: http://www.signonsandiego.com/ |