School Union 29 PRHS BMWMS PCS MCS ESS
Welcome to the PRHS/WMS Library & Information Center Web site

Library & Information Center Mission & Goals


HOURS: 7:15-3:00 PM (Unless posted otherwise)

Guidance Home Page

Seniors! Check often for important deadlines!

***** Research & Resource Links *****

Athena
The online card catalog

Maine Statewide Library Catalog
Find books anywhere in the state! Request books through Inter Library Loan (ILL) in the Info Center.

EDLINE Log in


Current Class Projects & Resources:

Middle Ages Links

How To Read A Painting Links

Clay 2 Amphora Project

Public Policy Links

Subject Area Links


MLA Citation & Relevancy Sheets & Sample Works Cited Information

NEW! MLA Citation Maker
THE BEST ONE TO USE!
(By Oregon Public Education Network Clearinghouse)

Landmark Citation Machine
Use this to create MLA, APA, and Parenthetical Citations.

EasyBib.com
NOTE: EasyBib does not have the correct format for online database citations.


Web site Evaluation Online Workshop

Web Site Evaluation Rubric

Web Site Evaluation Online Test (Mr. Wilbur's Class)


HOW TO AVOID PLAGIARISM!

Plagiarism.org
More information on how to avoid plagiarism.

U.S. Copyright Office


LIBRARY REMINDERS!

  • NEW COMPUTER GUIDELINES: NO FOOD OR DRINK (even water) around any of the computers! No exceptions!
  • REMINDER: The library is a TREE NUT FREE ZONE AT ALL TIMES!
  • Library Hours: 7:15-3:00 (unless posted otherwise)

MARVEL! Maine InfoNet
Maine's Virtual Library and Database Collection - Absolutely amazing!

Issues & Controversies
Up-to-date, in-depth and objective information on the most prominent and hotly debated issues!
(You will need User Name & Password - pick up a handout at the desk)

Maine Memory Network

History - It's Happening!
New EBSCO Web Resource

Career Information Database!
(You will need User Name & Password - See us in the Info Center)

Choices Planner

PRHS Guidance Dept. Home Page

CollegeBoard.com

Common Application
http://commonapp.org/


Porta-Portal Gateway

Click on this link to use Porta-Portal. You will need a guest password from a teacher.


Local Library Links
Ricker Memorial Library
Mechanic Falls Public Library
Lewiston Public Library
Auburn Public Library
Portland Public Library
Maine State Library


Local, National, & Global Newspapers*
Lewiston Sun-Journal
Portland Press Herald
Boston Globe
New York Times
Washington Post
Los Angeles Times
Christian Science Monitor
British Brodcasting Corp (BBC)

NOTE: Some of these sites require cookies or registration. Use ProQuest Newspapers or Maine Newstand (via MARVEL! link above) to find articles in local, national, and global newspapers. No registration required!


Medieval Architecture Class (PPT)
Medd/Taylor Summer 2006

Search Engines & Directories

Google
Google Government Sources
Google Scholar
Yahoo!

Wikipedia
Vivsimo
ixQuick
teOma
AltaVista
Infomine
Dogpile

Pre-Evaluated Search Engines:
Librarian's Index to the Internet


Roundtable Projects
2007-2008

SENIORS

Senior Celebration Topic Proposal Packet

Senior Celebration Packet 2008-2009

JUNIORS

SOPHOMORES

FRESHMEN


Professional Development Corner

Literacy PortaPortal
(Guest Access: poland06)

Professional Development Resources
Take a minute and browse. (Suggestions always welcome)

eSchool News Online
CES ChangeLab

Library & Info Center Home | Citing Sources | Subject Area Links | Professional Resources

PRHS & BMWMS Library and Information Center Staff:
Cindy Petherbridge, Librarian, Library & Information Center Director (cindyp@poland-hs.u29.k12.me.us; x167)
Sue Briggs, Library Assistant

Address: 1457 Maine St., Poland, ME 04274
Phone: 207-998-5400 x167

Questions or Comments about this Site: cindyp@poland-hs.u29.k12.me.us
Web Address: http://info.poland-hs.u29.k12.me.us/

Site Last Updated: Tuesday, March 17, 2009