Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Taking A Stand


Were you ever the new kid in school? Eric is in the seventh grade, and is trying to fit in. When he is befriended by Griffin, a seemingly popular boy, Eric is glad, until he sees that Griffin is not what he seems to be. If Griffin doesn't like you, be prepared for trouble. Will Eric find out that he is the next target?

Friday, November 15, 2013

Welcome To The IS 141 Library Webpage!

 

Our library webpage is the home of a treasure trove of resources for the school community.
 
Please take the time to familiarize yourselves with some of my favorite and most visited links:
 
A) Destiny Catalog - Visit our online catalog which displays resources that our library owns.
 
B) Mrs. Goldstein's Blog - This blog reviews current young adult literature, discusses new electronic resources in the library, and lists upcoming events.
 
C) Weblinks To Academic Subjects - If you have questions about ancient civilizations, The Holocaust, math and science, and government, these are some web resources to help you.
 
D) Databases - The library has many subscription databases that can be accessed at any time of day. Ask the librarian for the passwords for excellent resources such as GALE and PROQUEST.
 
E) Reader's Advisory - If you are not sure what you would like to read next, please allow these librarian-generated lists to assist you in your quest.
 
F) Research 411 - Here are weblinks to receive assistance in the evaluation of websites and the creation of bibliographies and citations - fundamental steps in the research process.