Research StrategiesMrs. JacobsTeacher LibrarianVMHS

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Mission Statement/Goals

• The Mission of the Vista Murrieta High School Library is to create a supportive

learning environmentthat fosters an appreciation of

literature, information literacy, and lifelong learning.

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Hours and Procedures

• 7:00 to 3:30 Monday through Friday• 9:30 to 3:30 Late Start Days• Students Must have their student ID to

check out books• Students need a pass from their

classroom teacher during class time

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Library Staff

• Mrs. Jacobs – Teacher Librarian• Mrs. Smith – Library Technician• Mrs. Mayberry – Library Technician• 894-5750 ext. 6760 – Front Desk

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Library Web Page – Portal to the Universe!

• Upcoming Library Events and News

• New Books – Digital Book Talks• Library e-catalog• Links to Online Databases• Resources for class projects• MLA Help

Home Access 24/7

• Accessible from any computer with internet access

• Password protected• Links to programs from Library web

page• Virtual Library to your home

Online Database vs. Google Subscription Fee Free

Current and up-to-date. Timely research.

General. Quick and easy for small tasks

Print documents accessed electronically

Websites could exist only in cyberspace

Editorially selected quality articles that are reviewed and updated regularly and meet K-12 curriculum and state standards.

Less than 10% of Google is K-12 curriculum-relevant and is focused mostly on consumer related information

Responsible person(s) clearly identified

Links to info can be outdated and/or from sources unknown or open to questionAuthor may be difficult to ascertain

No ads. The focus is work Ads and links are sought for profit

Periodical Research- Online Databases

• What is a Periodical?• Something that is printed on a regular

basis • Monthly or weekly magazines• Daily newspapers

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E- catalog

• Books in our Collection • Search the Web• Resource Lists

• Teacher Reading Lists• Research Projects• Monthly Highlights

E-Catalog and WebPath Express

• Allows you to search the internet through our Library Catalog• Replaces search engines like Google or

Bing

• Academically sound websites• Saves time

EBSCO

• EBSCO contains the Full-Text (the complete articles) of the magazines and newspapers

• 200 Different Newspapers from across the United States

• New York Times• Wall Street Journal

• 2000 Magazine Titles• Time• Oxford University Press

E-Books• Quality Reference Books Online –

accessible to unlimited number of students at one time• Arts and Humanities Through the Eras,

Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion, History Behind the Headlines, St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture, and Science and Its Times: Understanding the Social Significance of Scientific Discovery, Encyclopedia of Religion, Encyclopedia of World Biography, American Decades, American Decade Primary Sources, Dictionary of American History, Encyclopedia of Food and Culture, Major 21st Century Writers, Countries and their Cultures, Gale Encyclopedia of Science and Encyclopedia of Bioethics

BOOK CITATION: ONE AUTHOR

Author’s Last Name, First Name__________________________________.Title of Book _______________________.Place of Publication_________________________:Publishing Company__________________,Year of Publication___________________.

Bibliography Cards

Online Citation Programs

MLA Template

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Q&A

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Summary

• Our school library is more than just books- it’s a learning hub with a full range of print and electronic media that support student achievement.

• These resources include:• Books• Magazines • Computers• Online Databases• Reading Enrichment Programs

VMHS Library Web Page