Please contact Mrs. Barata if you have any specific questions about how to find resources within the library.

Our primary source for Resources

Databases

Career Cruising - Use this resource to explore different career options, or plan future education and training. Also important for students completing CALM through our InReach program. Information on login from home is available in the library and on Schoolzone (look under the resources tab).

Our e-book collection

You can access our entire collection of e-books by using this widget and following the instructions.It can be accessed at anytime through the Internet. In order to gain remote access you will need a password which is available at the circulation desk in the library or under the 'Resources' tab in Schoolzone.

Here are some examples of our e-books that are available to you through the widget. There are more available by using the widget.

Cold War Reference Library 6v, 2004

Covers the Cold War period between the Western powers and the Communist bloc--from the end of World War II through 1989.

Countries and Their Cultures 4v, 2001

Focuses on cultures and countries around the world, specifically what is and is not shared culturally by the people who live in a particular country. Entries contain descriptive summaries of the country in question, including demographic, historical, cultural, economic, religious, and political information.

Encyclopedia of Food and Culture 3v, 2003

Presents 600 articles on food and its place in human culture and society, covering everything from agronomy to zucchini.

History Behind the Headlines: The Origins of Conflicts Worldwide 6v, 2001

Presents in-depth information on conflicts appearing in today's headlines. Users are provided with historical background and analysis to events to give a greater understanding of the politics, players, and layers of current affairs.

New Dictionary of the History of Ideas 6v, 2005

A tool to make the often complex history of "what we think" accessible to students and general readers. A distinguished team of international scholars explore new thinking in areas previously covered (communism, linguistics, physics) and present cross-cultural perspectives on more recent topics such as postmodernism, deconstruction and post-colonialism.

Political Parties of the World 6th ed., 2005

Offers coverage of every country in the world, with details of all currently active parties of any consequence as well as concise overviews of national parliamentary and constitutional arrangements.

Vietnam War Reference Library 5v, 2001

The Almanac traces the progression of this controversial war from its beginnings in 1941 through its last days in 1975. Biographies contains comprehensive biographical essays on the people involved in the war. Primary Sources provides a variety of perspectives on the war through xcerpted screenplays, literature, speeches, and hearing testimonies.

World War I Reference Library 4v, 2002

Presents comprehensive coverage of the World War I period. The Almanac contains 15 chapters covering major topics related to the period, including the root causes of the war and U.S. involvement. Biographies profiles the major players of the period, including Woodrow Wilson, Kaiser Wilhelm II and many others. Primary Sources presents full or excerpted primary source materials, including diaries, letters, speeches, journals, and memoirs related to the period.

World War II Reference Library 5v, 2000

Covers significant events, topics, and people related to the World War II period. Provides the in-depth information that students need to write reports and class assignments, including biographical profiles and primary source materials.

History of World Trade Since 1450

History of World Trade Since 1450 starts at a year regarded as the beginning of the Age of Exploration and examines how the hunt for new resources and markets during that period resulted in the establishment of colonies in Africa, the Americas and Asia. The set looks at the Industrial Revolution, the rise of capitalism and the effects of imperialism on the global economy.