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Quick Links

AHS Computer labs schedule

Libraries:

Alameda Free Library

College of Alameda
Good links to many subjects, including federal and state government information and documents     
                       

Oakland Public Library
Good Teen Information pages
                       

Alameda County Library                                                                                                                                               Anyone who lives in Alameda County can get an Alameda County Library e-card and access the great collection of databases.

UC Berkeley Library                                                                                                                                                          Good general information.  Excellent guides to  Finding Information at the Internet       
                      

Internet Public Library
Lots of good information here.  Check out the Teen Page!       
                       

Library of Congress
Great place for information on U.S. History and U.S. Government and legislation
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                                                         Hours

Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Open at lunch thanks to Parent Volunteers

After school study hall and tutoring:

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Resources

English                         English as a Second Language 

Foreign Language       Mathematics

Science                        Social Sciences     

Current Life Issues      Visual and Performing Arts

 ROP                             

Search Tips for the Internet

Trial database: Wilson Web

User ID:                                  AVJ43
Password:                                  SSCA004311

Citing Sources

Diana Hacker Research and Documentation with citation guides for MLA, APA and Chicago Styles

Chicago Style Citation

Citation Machine

Teen Reads

Looking for a good book to read?
Check out some new books in the library.

Or look through some of these lists for ideas.

ALA Young Adult Reading Lists
Several different book lists, from Reading for the College Bound and Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers, to lists of prize winning teen literature.

Reading Rants
The original web site has been transformed into an interactive blog. Check out the titles; respond to the reviews or write your own.

Favorite Teenage Angst Books
Unusual book lists and reviews, plus links to CoolBits, author web sites, and much more. Post your own response or reviews in the Interact section. Check for your favorite author web sites in the Links section.

Teenreads
Book reviews, author talks, polls, award winners, and more -- this web site has it all. Participate in the monthly poll, or check out the potcasts and videos.

Historical and multicultural YA books

This site offers a wealth of links to multicultural and historical books, organized by culture, theme, and author

 

Teens review books on Voicethread

Mission Statement

The Alameda High School Library Media Center promotes intellectual growth and encourages social responsibility.  Our mission is to ensure that students and staff are effective, thoughtful,critical users of ideas and information.

Policies and Procedures

Ms. Roemer,Mrs Winzenread teacher librarians

Mrs. Winzenread and Ms. Roemer, teacher librarians

Information Literacy

From Ithaca College Library:

ICYouSee: Everything you wanted to know about the Web

 

From UC Berkeley:

Evaluating Web Sites: Techniques and how to apply them to evaluating Web Sites

Web Glossary: What do all those Web terms mean?

 

From Purdue University:

Handouts and Materials for Students and Teachers: Great site for information and handouts on writing concepts, research, how to get started and information literacy

Annotated Biography: What is an annotated bibliography?

Example of an Annotated Biography: Here's what an annotated bibliography looks like

 

Creating Bibliographies

The Citation Machine: An easy-to-use interactive website to help students and teachers format citations properly and ethically