Databases, ebooks, and audio books are housed in Mackinvia. 

•   1) Go to GISD Ready Hub, login with GISD credentials
•   2) Click on Mackinvia 
•   3) On left side menu options are ebooks, databases, or audiobooks 

Dallas College provides high school students who are enrolled in dual credit Dallas College classes access to the college's databases.

When accessing theses resources, you will be required to log‐in in order to prove that you are affiliated with the institution. To log‐in to a Dallas College library database from off‐campus, follow these simple steps:

• From the Dallas College library click on Dallas College Databases under the Research Tools heading
• Once you have chosen the database that you wish to access, click on the name of the database (in bold blue text)
• After clicking on the name of the database, you will see a log‐in screen. Once here you will use the username and ID provided to you by Educational Partnerships.

Search Tips Using Dallas College Databases

We have hundreds of great ebooks. The video below shows how to search ebooks in Mackinvia.  

• Go to GISD ready hub  and log in with GISD credentials 
• Click on MackinVia and log in
• From menu on left hand side, click on ebooks 
• Use filters under Advanced Search to search for a books

When you put a book on hold, we will notify you when your book is ready for pickup in the library.

• Go Library Catalog
• Click log in  (upper right corner)
• log in using Blue Button (GISD username)
• Click on Catalog tab
• Search for a book by title, author, or genre
• Once you found your book, click on the book title
• Click Hold It (far left side )
• Click Save

Access thousands of eBooks geared toward your interest!

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• 1)  Go to GISD Ready Hub, login with sID# and npin
• 2) Click on Renaissance Learning
• 3) Click on myOn 
• 4) click Library

If you need any assistance ask a librarian!

Join our SGHS Library Canvas course. You will find book suggestions, quick links to databases and other resources.

To join:

• Go to Register  to enroll in this course

One out of every five teens suffers from mental illness. We want our students to know that they are never ever alone.

We have 97 ebooks called Cameron's Collection that provide targeted resources and guidance for students. Topics covered include depression, suicide, anxiety, stress, loss, bullying, family issues, coping strategies, and more. 

To access Cameron's Collection from home, ask a librarian for the password or join our Canvas course (next panel up).

SGHS student book club meets twice at month during all lunches. We would love for you to join us! If you love great books, fun discussion, and good snacks, then you will love book club! For more information, swing by the library and talk to a librarian.

SGHS staff book club allows staff to socialize and have fun and lively discussions about books.

Checking out a book

• Students are allowed to check out 5 books at a time.
• Books are checked out for 3 weeks.
• Students will get overdue notices via their school email when books are late.

We love to see students in the library. Below are guidelines to ensure students success & safety.

• Students are allowed to visit the library before school and after school. 
• During class time students must have a written pass from their teacher.
• When student come to the library without their class, they must sign in with their ID.