Overview

Sonoma Valley High School Library's mission is to teach students to become information literate: to develop the ability to find, evaluate, use, and communicate information in all its various formats. At SVHS we combine aspects of library literacy, research methods and technological literacy.

 The Library is open Monday-Thursday
7:30 am - 3:30 pm
and Fridays
9:30 am - 3:10 pm

Staff:  Nancy McEnery
          Teacher-Librarian

          Janet Hanson
          Teacher-Librarian

          Jamie Laster
          Library Technician

 

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SVHS Library
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Picture_1_1.png Databases

Use these databases to find full-text magazine and newspaper articles, video clips as well as television and radio transcripts. The Library subscribes to EBSCO Online Databases and they are available 24/7. Simply click your mouse on the icon to enter the database(s)

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Do you need a great website for your class project? Check out these sites that have been selected by our teacher-librarian Ms. McEnery.

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Need some help in starting your research paper? Having trouble narrowing down your topic? Try one or more of these nine different tutorials. Remember, you can also come in and get individualized help from Ms. McEnery as well. » read more...

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Need help in understanding the difference between a scholarly journal article and a magazine article?  Do you have a history assignment requiring the use of primary sources?  Find out how to distinguish between different sources of information.
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Follow these steps and you'll write a fantastic senior project research paper!  Find out about library resources to make your life easier senior year. Links to senior project forms and letters are provided.

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Writing & Citing 

MLA format causing you to feel confused? Get the background you need to cite sources like a pro!

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Learn the basics of blogs and RSS feeds, find online encyclopedias, almanacs, dictionaries, handbooks and more!


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We have created a helpful guide for writing the research paper called "Writing a Research Paper in 15 Easy Steps." To view and download a copy, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer. » read more...

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Our library circulation system is called Library 4 Universal.; You can search for books and other media in the Sonoma Valley High School Library online catalog.
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Links to Regional, National and International News sources » read more...

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Locate great resources for lesson plans and websites to support classroom instruction. For additional suggestions and opportunities for collaboration, see Ms. McEnery.


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Podcasting is a means of distribution or syndication of audio files online using RSS technology. (RSS stands for "Rich Site Summary" or "Really Simple Syndication"). Students can subscribe to regularly updated audio content from any online site that offers an RSS 2.0 feed. Check out how!
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Links to Other Libraries in Sonoma County, California and across the United States. » read more...


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Sonoma Valley High School 20000 Broadway, Sonoma, CA 95476
Phone (707) 933-4010
• FAX (707) 935-4205  • Attendance (707) 933-4017