Need help in a particular class? Check out the California Learns Portal designed especially for students in Sacramento!

Click HERE to get to California Learns.

Username: sheldonhigh        Password: high

Go to the Ebsco Host Database to find articles for research. These are from magazines and newspapers and are great resources for any research.

Looking for great book recommendations? Want to see what others are reading? And you like to read? Think about joining the SHELDON READS WIKI! Become a member of the wiki and you can add your own content to it. Add book recommendations, start a book discussion, etc. Or just browse around and see what others have added. You’ll find it at http://sheldonreads.wikispaces.com/. Join today!!

Due to budget cuts, the library hours will be reduced starting Monday December 5th. Here’s what the new hours will be

Mondays 7:30-4:30

Tuesdays 7:30-3:15

Wednesdays 7:30-4:30

Thursdays 7:30-3:15

Fridays 7:30-3:15

In addition, we will no longer be having Computer Lab Days. Starting on December 5th, the library will be open every day during lunch times unless a class is scheduled. There will still be 5 computers in the main library for students to use.

Most people don’t know how to search on Google the right way. Google has so many search features that will make searching for relevant and credible websites that much easier. Click on the links below to find out how to maximize your Google experience!

Check this out: http://www.google.com/help/features.html   

And this one, too: http://www.google.com/support/websearch/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=134479

Here’s a handy reference guide that you can print up and use:

Using Google for Research

The school year is now in full swing and for many of you, it’s time to find resources that can offer you that extra help to get through your classes. So here’s some things to keep in mind:

1. Science and math tutoring is held in the library on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15- 4:15.

2. Check out http://memorize.com and learn how to make online flashcards– for free!

3. Check this out to get tips on how to study. http://www.coedu.usf.edu/zalaquett/Help_Screens/study_skillsMHS.htm

4. Here’s a website devoted to helping you learn how to study for each subject. http://www.how-to-study.com/    

5. Here’s a website to help you prepare for taking a specific type of test. Some good tips here! http://www.testtakingtips.com/  

6. Plan on going to college? Check out the advice from the College Board on effective ways to study and take tests.  http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/  

7. Here’s another good list of test taking tips. http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/ 

8. And one last website that contains great test taking tips, especially for the SAT and the ACT.http://www.fastweb.com/back-to-school-2011/articles/1707-top-standardized-test-taking-tips 

9. This site is super cool!!! http://www.multcolib.org/homework/

10. And another cool site for homework help.  http://homeworkspot.com/