What Are Databases and Why You Need Them

I'm always on the look out for great videos and other things to help you better use  our library. I saw this on another high school's librarian's blog and wanted to share it with you. Check this out!

This short video explains why you need to use our library databases for your research! Take a moment to watch and learn. Please ask me for help if you are confused how to use eLibrary, ProQuest or any of our subscription databases. They will help you find quality sources for you research papers and help you create you Works Cited page with ease.

How to Pay for College!

That is the big question, isn't it seniors?

"Paralyzed by the thought of paying for tuition these days? Shmoop's got pro tips and life hacks to help you foot those college bills...or get someone else to. . . . We dole out the advice your high school or college counselor is too polite to give you." Shmoop University, 2015

For lots of great ideas, see this Shmoop article, click here.

APRIL IS POETRY MONTH!

See poster @ CHS Library

Did you know April is National Poetry Month?

You can help celebrate by reading poetry. Consider this:

“When you live in a rapidly moving swirl, you can only view your surroundings with a glance. Poetry requires us to slow down, to take time to pause. ”

—Naomi Shihab Nye, Academy of American Poets Chancellor

Take some time this month to read, write, listen to, and experience some poetry. You can receive a "Poem-A-Day" by signing up at poets.org. Click here to browse all 2650 poets and 5851 poems on the poets.org website. 

We also have a great selection of poetry books at the CHS Library. 

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VOTE NOW for your favorite: The Evergreen Teen Book Award!

The voting window for the 2015 Evergreen Teen Book Award is now open thru April 1st. If you have read two or more of these books, you are eligible to vote, please cast your vote!

VOTE HERE

Well, it's no surprise. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green won this years award. If you haven't read this great book, pick up a copy today and check it out. You won't be disappointed.

Top reasons to use databases | Piktochart Infographic Editor

I subscribe to a list-serve of librarians from all over the world. One of my favorite contributors is Joyce Valenza, a professor at Rutgers University and formally a high school librarian. She shared this and I'm sharing it with you. It's a great reminder of why we want students to use our subscription databases like ProQuest, CultureGrams, eLibrary, Opposing Viewpoints and more. Take a moment, click on the link and see the "Top reasons to use databases!"

Top reasons to use databases | Piktochart Infographic Editor

Shmoop TEST PREP!!!

OK all you folks out there that need to practice for the SAT or ACT, you HAVE to check out Shmoop's test prep videos, what a HOOT! They will make studying fun and hopefully you'll improve your skills at the same time. Check them out, Click here to go to Shmoop and get started.

SHOW: A NEW WAY TO LOOK AT THE WORLD

Once and awhile I discover a new website that is so cool I have to share it. "SHOW" is one that I think many students and teachers might enjoy and great for visual learners. Go to "SHOW"