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OPAC

You can search the library from home using the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC)

Features include building a book bag and print a list of what you want. Please ask for help if you can not find a book. The library staff will be happy to assist you in finding, or reserving a book.

www.centuryhs.com/library/opac


Databases

Pick up a bookmark with the Passwords at the library circulation desk.


EBSCO

EBSCO This comprehensive database, designed specifically for high school libraries, contains full text for nearly 600 popular, high school magazines. Additionally, MAS Ultra Å (School Edition) contains 518 pamphlets, more than 250 reference books (including the Columbia Encyclopedia, the CIA World Fact Book and World Almanac & Book of Facts), an Image Collection of 107,135 photos, maps & flags, color PDFs and expanded full text backfiles (back to 1975) for key magazines.



Opposing Viewpoints

http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/century

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (OVRC) A dynamic online library of current event topics--the facts, as well as the arguments, of each topic's proponents and detractors. OVRC's unique features include Topic Overviews -- frameworks which allow students to explore each topic's many facets -- and exclusive electronic access to Gale's Information Plus reference program of statistics, government data, legislation and more.



Groiler

Grolier Online enhances any library collection and makes available a multitude of resources for students doing research--all with one easy search! It is an educational portal providing access to information from many electronic sources. This online suite consists of seven databases, with the foundation being three of the best-known encyclopedias.