Library
Mrs. Emily Cassady, Librarian
Mrs. Debbie Reed, Librarian
Library Hours 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
972.675.3120 Ext. 61055 or Ext. 61054
Online Catalog for District
Use the library catalog to see what books are available at our school or in the district.
Accelerated Reader
Use the AR Bookfinder to see what books are available in the Accelerated Reader program.
Online Databases Provided by District
Get logins and passwords from your school librarian
CULTUREGRAMS
EBSCO
ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA
GALE
Books and Authors
SIRS
- SIRS - Leading issues most studied and debated by students, historic
and government documents, current perspectives on the arts & humanities, and
editorially selected web sties.
- SIRS Decades - A decade-by-decade look at life in the United States. This database includes
photos, primary source documents, commentary and much more!
Checkout Procedures
LIBRARY INFORMATION
The NGHS Library's most important function is to support the school's curriculum and to provide interesting and entertaining books for both students and faculty. To achieve these services, the library maintains a basic reference section, biography collection as well as nonfiction and a large fiction collection.
The NGHS Library's main goal is to help students develop a love of reading to carry them through life for not only educational needs but for enjoyment.
Checking out a book
Students are allowed to check out three books at a time. If the student has an overdue book or a fine, the student will not be allowed to check out additional materials until their status is clear. Books may be checked out for a period of ten days (excluding weekends and holidays).
Library Passes
Students are allowed to visit the library before school each morning without a pass. During the school day, students must have a library pass from their teacher, and the student is responsible for stamping in and out of the library.
Fines
A fine of 10 cents per day (excluding weekends and holidays) per book is charged on overdue books and magazines. The maximum charge is $1.00.
Printing Costs
Black and white copies from the copier or the printer are 10 cents for each page. Color copies are 25 cents per page.
RESEARCH RESOURCES
Supplies: Poster Board $0.25
Index Cards $1.00
CDs $1.00
Floppy Disks $0.50
Local Public Libraries
Nicholson Memorial Library Online System Databases
(Garland Public Library Card Required)
Rowlett Public Library
(Rowlett Public Library Card Required)
Sachse Public Library
(Sachse Public Library Card Required)
Raider Library Suggests
CAREER RESEARCH:
Occupational Outlook Handbook '08-'09
Texas Workforce Commission
Kuder Career Planning System - access information
CITATION TOOLS:
http://citationmachine.net
http://www.easybib.com/
http://www.calvin.edu/library/knightcite/index.php
READING LISTS:
http://www.txla.org/groups/yart/tayshaslists.html
http://www.guysread.com/
http://www.readergirlz.com/
http://guyslitwire.blogspot.com/
Shelfari:
Book reviews on your book blog
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