Library

The library is open from 7:30-3:05 for student use. It is open during both lunches and homeroom as well.

Library resources change regularly, so don't be afraid to ask.

The staff includes:

Mrs. Sinsel-Librarian/Media Specialist

Mrs. Duffy-Paraprofessional

Also, there are student assistants each block to assist you.


ONLINE DATABASES - Usernames and passwords are available in the library.
Magazine Index for research
EbscoHost*
Reader's Guide Select

Electronic Encyclopedia
Grolier Encyclopedia*

Test Preparation
Learning Express Library*
     Set up you own personal account.
     See Mrs. Sinsel if you have any questions.

Other Databases
Current Biography
Wall Street Journal Online


Newspapers and Magazines

Online Newspapers
Newslink
Ecola
Newsweek
Time

Other local libraries:
West Virginia University
Fairmont State Library
Bridgeport Public
Clarksburg Public

New Books-Stop in and "Check 'em Out":

10 Conversation You Need to Have with Your Children by Shmuel Boteach
Bagombo Snuff Box: Uncollected Short Fiction by Kurt Vonnegut
Black Heroes by Visible Ink Press
Cash and Credit Information for Teens by Omnigraphics
The Cinema of George Lucas by Marcus Hearn
Conspiracies and Secret Societies: The Complete Dossier by Brad Steiger
The Encyclopedia of Novels into Film by John C. Tibbetts
Conversations with Kurt Vonnegut by Kurt Vonnegut
ESPN College Football Encyclopedia by ESPN books
Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares
Fourth Comings: A Novel by Megan McCafferty
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
The Hot Zone by Richard Preston
The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town by John Grisham
Lisey's Story: A Novel by Sthephen King
Mail Call: The Book that Takes Q's and Kicks A's by Lee Ermey
No Excuses by Kyle Maynard
Occupational Outlook Handbook by Jist Works
The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll by Free Press
The Rolling Stone Illistrated History of Rock & Roll by Random House
Savings and Investment Information for Teens by Omnigraphics
She Said Yes: The Unlikely Story of Cassie Bernall by Misty M. Bernall
Small Steps by Louis Sachar
Sports Injuries Information for Teens by Omnigraphics
A Test of Will: One Man's Extaordinary Story of Survival by Warren Macdonald
The Votes that Counted: How the Court Decided the 2000 Presidential Election by Howard Gillman

Xanth Series by Piers Anthony:
-Castle Roogna
-Source of Magic
-Spell For Chameleon

Sports Biographies:
-Agassi Story by Agassi
-Barry Bonds by Bloom
-Derek Jeter Surefire Shortstop by Schnakenberg
-Mia Hamm Soccer Player by Axelrod-Contrada
-Peyton Manning by Hyams
-Randy Moss Star Wide Receiver by Bernstein
-Shaq Talks Back by Shaquille
-Tom Brady Most Valuable Player by Bostonhera

Taking Sides Series:
-Race and Ethnicity
-Science and Technology
-Mass Media and Society
-Food and Nutrition

The Mediator Series
-Shadowland
-Ninth Key
-Reunion
-Darkest Hour
-Haunted
-Twilight

Opposing Viewpoints Series:
-Obesity
-Alternative Energy
-Culture Wars
-Education
-Gun Control
-Iraq
-National Security
-Popular Culture
-Biomedicals Ethics

At Issue Series:
-Are Privacy Rights being Violated
-Are Athletes Good Role Models
-Education
-Vaccinations
-National Security
-Teen Smoking
and many others!


*The West Virginia Library Commission provides statewide databases to all libaries with funds from the West Virginia State Legislature and the Libary Services and Technology Act administered by the institute of Libary and Museum Services.