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Research Strategies

Research Strategies. Mrs. Jacobs Teacher Librarian VMHS. Mission Statement/Goals. The Mission of the Vista Murrieta High School Library is to create a supportive learning environment that fosters an appreciation of literature, information literacy, and lifelong learning. Hours and Procedures.

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Research Strategies

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  1. Research Strategies Mrs. Jacobs Teacher Librarian VMHS

  2. 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.

  3. 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

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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Online Database vs. Google

  8. Periodical Research- Online Databases • What is a Periodical? • Something that is printed on a regular basis • Monthly or weekly magazines • Daily newspapers

  9. E- catalog • Books in our Collection • Search the Web • Resource Lists • Teacher Reading Lists • Research Projects • Monthly Highlights

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. Q&A

  15. 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

  16. VMHS Library Web Page

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