Library Media Center
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday,Thursday and Friday 7:10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday 7:10 a.m. to 2:05 p.m.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Oxford High School Library Media Center is to provide academic resources and educational services for the Oxford school community. By doing so, the Library Media Center maintains a nurturing, student-centered environment that supports learning, enrichment, and personal contribution.
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LMC Overview and Policies
LIBRARY POLICIES
Students are expected to follow all school rules outlined in the student handbook while in the Library Media Center. Respect must also be demonstrated to others and to self at all times. Failure to do so may result in loss of visitation privileges, administrative referral, or security assistance.
LENDING INFORMATION
Regular materials: 3 weeks Special materials: due date varies Please see Mr. Bilmes if you are unsure of your return date. Students may borrow as many materials as needed but must bring them in-person to renew.
FACILITY RESOURCES
Xerox copier (requires change)
Free color printer for students
PC computer lab
Reading periodicals
Study tables
Library Catalog
Destiny is the system for catalogs all print, electronic, and audio books from the LMC. Students do not need to log in to browse for books. Students must log into system by entering in their student ID # twice (for username and password) in order to access the electronic and audio books.
Follett Shelf is the cloud system within Destiny that stores the electronic books.
Destiny Discover is the reader app. Enter in information when configuring app on your device-https://wbb25908.follettshelf.com
Systems compatible with Follett Shelf: Most PCs, MACs, newer generation I-Pad and Android tablets.
Other reading resources:
YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association)
Online Research
DATABASES
These Gale databases are being offered free of charge to schools and students for the immediate future. Click on the link, and if asked for a password, type in: open.
Gale Health and Wellness: Corona Virus
Gale in Context: Science: Viruses
Gale in Context: Global Issues: Pandemic Preparedness
Gale E-books: Corona Virus & Global Pandemics
ResearchIT CT (to utilize researchIT CT resources from home, you will need to login using your library card number)
Gale in Context (Global Issues) (see login information below):
Gale in Context (Opposing Viewpoints) (see login information below):
The user name and password for most of the subscription databases listed above is:
- user name: oxfordhigh
- password: wolverines
researchIT CT doesn't require a user name or password if you access it from school. To access it from home, you need a library card number from any public library in CT.
WORKS CITED AND ONLINE NOTE-TAKING
NoodleTools (we have a school account)
For instructions on how to register your NoodleTools account, as well instructions on how to retrieve your password, click here.
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