Word of the Week -  DESCRIBE -To tell about using the 5 senses: (Sight, Sound, Smell, Taste, & Touch).




Friday, May 16, 2008




Online Catalogs & Resources
Online Catalog (WEB OPAC)
Click on this link to search Valencia High School Library's online catalog of books.

Click here to visit the VHS Online Catalog

 
 
COIN - Career Guidance Database (Now called Career Guidance System)
This subscription database is an excellent resource to assist you in your research of careers. Just click on the web address below and you will be able to access EBSCO's many resources to help you in your quest for success.
 
Click on the link below, use the following log-in information.  SITEID: LCA16529 and LOGIN: 2745111
 
 
Proquest eLibrary!
This subscription database is an excellent resource to assist you in your research. Just click on the web address below and you will be able to access Proquest's database with millions of articles from newspapers, magazines, journals, as well as television and radio transcripts. 
Click on the link below, use the password valencia.

Click here for ELibrary trial access
 


CultureGrams
Culturegrams database offers an opportunity to explore the cultures of 187 countries and territories. It includes statistics, maps, glossary, as well as recipes for each country. It is an excellent resource for World History, foreign language courses, or Foods. Click on the link below and log in using Valencia as the user name and culture as the password. After logging in, click on World Edition to get started.

Click here to visit CultureGrams


 

We've included links to local public libraries in the area. The public libraries offer great services and databases at no cost. You only need to get a library card. The public libraries have excellent resources such as the Opposing Viewpoints database. With budgetary challenges this is a great use of community resources.