Saturday, August 23, 2008

Online Databases

There are many online databases available for students to use for research. Click on the link to Library Media Services and you can connect to:
Britannica (general subjects - great graphics and videos)
EBSCO (magazine articles and Searchasaurus for primary grades)
Gale Resources (which includes Infobits)
CultureGrams (culture of various countries, Canadian provinces and United States)
and a link to our library catalog!

SOME USER NAMES AND PASSWORDS HAVE CHANGED!
For "user names" and "passwords" for the online databases, please come by the library for a brochure that includes all the information needed to "log on". Here is a hint: the new User Name is the name of our school and the password is our mascot!

The Library Media homepage has a new look. Click on the "Student Resources" tab and find a new interface for students.

Accelerated Reader Information

Students have started Accelerated Reader (AR) testing. Your teacher will give you the details. You may be required to STAR test first, then start reading books on your reading level. Remember to take the AR test as soon as you finish the book so you will remember important details.

Accelerated Reading Levels
0.2 - 0.4 Gold Star
0.5 - 0.9 Silver Star
1.0 - 1.4 Red Dot
1.5 - 1.9 Light Blue Dot
2.0 - 2.4 Yellow Dot
2.5 - 2.9 Green Dot
3.0 - 3.4 Neon Orange Dot
3.5 - 3.9 Neon Green Dot
4.0 - 4.4 Blue Dot
4.5 - 4.9 Orange Dot
5.0 - 5.9 Neon Yellow Dot
Over 6.0 Black Dot

If you need to look up a quiz number or see if there is a quiz for a book go to www.renlearn.com. Click on Store - Quiz Search and you can search for a book by title or author.
Good Luck!