Library Media Center

CONTENTS

• Library News & Important Dates
• Library Information
• Research
• Class Assignments
• Website Evaluation
• Bibliography MLA Format
• Book Lists
• Faculty Resources

LIBRARY NEWS & IMPORTANT DATES

NEWS

• Check out what's going on at the Elmhurst Public Library just for teenagers.

• September 27 - October 4 is Banned Books Week!  Read a banned book, (chances are you already have)!

IMPORTANT DATES

• Monday, September 8  Library Media Center will be closed for Period K Study Hall.

• Tuesday, September 9   Library Media Center will be closed to Period B Study Hall.

• Wednesday, September 10  Library Media Center will be closed to Period B Study Hall.

• Thursday, September 11   Library Media Center will be closed to Period B Study Hall.

• Wednesday, September 17  Library Media Center will be closed to Study Halls during Periods A, EF, GH, J, and K.

• Thursday, September 18   Library Media Center will be closed all day due to Picture Retakes.

• Friday, September 19   Library Media Center will be closed for EKG Screening.

LIBRARY INFORMATION

Library Hours

Monday – Friday
7:30am – 3:00pm (or by appointment after school)

Loan Periods

Overdue Fines

5 cents per day per item
Overnight items are 10 cents per day

Photocopies/Printouts

Black & White photocopies	$0.10
Color photocopies	$0.50
Black & White printouts	$0.10
Color printouts	$0.10

Library Media Specialist

Mr. Brian Andrusyk

Email  bandrusyk@ichsknights.org

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RESEARCH

Public Libraries/SWAN

SWAN is the online catalog for public libraries that belong to the Metropolitan Library System.

Public Libraries Sites

Research Links

The following links were compiled by Mr. Andrusyk from a variety of sources. Please keep in mind that all Internet sites should be evaluated before using them in research.

2008 Presidential Election Resources

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CLASS ASSIGNMENTS

If your teacher has assigned a project that includes library research, click on the teacher’s name to get some helpful websites.

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WEBSITE EVALUATION

It is very important that you use reliable sources when doing a research paper. To ensure that the information you are putting into your paper is accurate, it is important for you to use a variety of sources from a variety of formats (books, periodicals, internet sources, etc.).

When evaluating sources, you need to consider the following:

• Authority
• Who is the author?
• Is the author an expert in the particular field?
• Purpose
• Why was the work written?
• Was it written to inform or persuade?
• Currency
• When was the work written?
• Is the information in the work still current?
• Coverage
• Is there a table of contents or an index?
• Is the work organized in a logical way to make it easy to find information?
• Accuracy
• Did the author cite sources?
• Did you find any discrepancies with facts when compared to other sources?
• Is the spelling and grammar correct?

It is important that all Internet sources be evaluated carefully. Remember that anybody can put up a website!

Not sure as to whether you should use a source? Fill out one of the forms below or ask your teacher or Mr. Andrusyk to take a look at the source.

Source Evaluation Form (doc)

Web Page Evaluation Form (doc)

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BIBLIOGRAPHY MLA FORMAT

• Book with one author

Last name, First name. Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher,
Copyright Date.

• Book with two or three authors

Last name, First name, and First name Last name. Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Copyright Date.

• Book with more than three authors

Last name, First name, et al. (and others) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Copyright Date.

• Edited Book

(The same format used for authors followed by a comma and ed. or eds.)

• Essay or article in an edited book

Last name, First name. “Title of Article or Essay,” Title of Book. Ed. Editor’s First name Last name. City of Publication: Publisher, Copyright Date. Page Numbers.

• One volume reference work

Last name, First name. “Title of Entry.” Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Copyright Date.

• Multi-volume reference work

Last name, First name. “Title of Entry.” Title of Book. Editor of book. Vol. Number. Edition. City of Publication: Publisher, Copyright Date.

• Pamphlet or Brochure

Treat the pamphlet as you would a book. Often much of the necessary publication information is missing. If this occurs, ask your teacher or Mr. Andrusyk for assistance.

• Scholarly journal article

Last name, First name. “Title of Article.” Title of Journal Volume Number (Year): Page Numbers.

• Magazine article with author

Last name, First name. “Title of Article.” Title of Magazine Day (if given) Month Year: Page Numbers.

• Magazine article without author

“Title of Article.” Title of Magazine Day(if given) Month Year: Page Numbers.

• Magazine article with author from an online source

Last name, First name. “Title of Article.” Title of Magazine Day (if given) Month Year: Page Numbers. Name of Service. (FirstSearch, etc.) Name of library that provides the service, City, State. Date of Access <Network address>.

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BOOK LISTS

Book Lists and Suggested Reading

New Books at ICHS Library Media Center

Periodicals in the Library Media Center

Abraham Lincoln Illinois High School Book Award

The Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature

Outstanding Books for the College Bound

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FACULTY RESOURCES

The Library Media Center is here to serve not only students, but faculty and staff members as well.

Teacher Resources

Librarian Resources

Professional Development Titles in the Library Media Center

Forms

AV Request Form  (doc)

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