Library

Nancy Bragg, Librarian
Debra Goheen, Librarian

Library Hours
7:00am - 3:15pm

972-926-2700
(ext 60560 or 60562)

Quick Links

• GISD Online Catalog
• GISD Online Databases
• Checkout Procedures
• Local Public Libraries
• Other Helpful Sites

 

GISD Online Catalog

Use the Library Catalog to see what materials are available at your school or in the district.

 

 

GISD Online Databases

Get logins and passwords from your librarian.

GALE

• Gale Databases
• Student Resource Center Gold – magazines, newspapers, reference materials
• Literature Resource Center – Literary criticism, reference info on literature and authors.
• General OneFile (periodicals/newspapers)
• Custom Newspapers
• Testing and Education Reference Center with Career Module – Practice tests and books with help for AP, SAT, ACT, ASVAB, GRE.  Includes scholarship information.
• Texas Almanac

CULTUREGRAMS

• Country and state information, statistics, lifestyle, flags, recipes, famous people, maps

ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA

• Encyclopedia Britannica
• Spanish Encyclopedia 
• Biography
• Dictionary, Thesaurus  

EBSCO

• EBSCOHOST – Magazines, newspapers, reference materials
• Academic Search Elite
• Agriculture
• Animals
• Business Source Complete
• Computer Source
• Consumer Health Complete
• Economia y Negocios
• Encyclopedia: Funk & Wagnalls New World
• Eric
• Fuente Academica
• HealthSource Consumer Edition
• HealthSource – Nursing/Academic
• Legal
• MedicLatina
• MEDLine
• Military and Government
• Native North American
• Newspaper Source
• Psychology
• Religion and Philosophy
• Science and Technology
• Student Research Center 
• Texas
• Vocation & Careers
• World History Collection

Books and Authors

• TEACHINGBOOKS.NET – Information on children’s literature and authors.

 

Checkout Procedures

LIBRARY INFORMATION

The SGHS 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 SGHS 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 and after school without a pass. During the school day, students must have a library pass from their teacher, and the student is responsible for signing 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 $2.00.

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.

 

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)

 

 

Other Helpful Sites

CITATION TOOLS:
http://citationmachine.net/

READING LISTS:
http://www.txla.org/groups/yart/tayshaslists.html
http://www.guysread.com/

 

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