The library is open to the student, staff and residents of the communities served by Oxbow from 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and after hours by appointment. The library contains a unique collection of periodicals and a good variety of other materials in print, non-print and audio visual format. Most printed materials may be borrowed or reserved.
Computers are provided for student use. Recording, listening and viewing machines are also available for use in the school and overnight. Nothing is to be removed from the library without proper authorization.
Responsibilities for using the library and its contents are as follows:
- Maintain a scholarly atmosphere
- Handle all materials appropriately
- Check out materials as needed and return them promptly
- Report and pay for damage/loss of any materials
Length of loan: Books – two (2) weeks with three (3) renewals: Videos Audio Visual equipment: student must have permission from his/her teacher to use should fill out a request form in the library one day in advance.
Databases at Oxbow - Links to databases you can use:
(Contact Elaine Then for username and password information.)
OXFORD REFERENCE ONLINE
ISSUES AND CONTROVERSIES from 2Facts
BRITANNICA ONLINE
INFOTRAC
Useful Links (by category)
Careers | College/Financial Aid | Computers/Internet | English/Foreign Language | Health | Music/Art | News/Media | Reference/Research | Science/Math | Social Studies | Teen Topics | Writing
Careers
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
http://www.vermontjoblink.com
http://www.acinet.org/acinet/
http://www.quintcareers.com/teens.html
College / Financial Aid
http://services.vsac.org/ilwwcm/connect/vsac
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
http://finaid.org/
http://www.collegeanswer.com
Computers / Internet
http://pcworld.pricegrabber.com/
http://www.mac.com
http://www.cnet.com
http://www.microsoft.com
English / Foreign Languages
http://www.bartleby.com/
http://foreignword.com
http://babelfish.altavista.com/
Health
http://www.webmd.com
http://healthfinder.gov
http://www.cdc.gov
Music / Art
http://www.metmuseum.org
http://www.rockhall.com
http://abcgallery.com/
News / Media
http://www.e-journals.org/
Reference / Research
http://dictionary.cambridge.org
http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/dictionary/dictionaryhome.aspx
http://dictionary.reference.com
http://www.ipl.org/div/teen
Science / Math
http://www.science.gov
http://www.math.com
http://www.nasa.gov
Social Studies
http://www.foodtimeline.org/
http://findlaw.com
http://www.historyteacher.net/
http://www.askasia.org/
http://www.besthistorysites.net
Teen Topics
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/cool/
http://www.atg.wa.gov/teenconsumer
http://www.youth.eeoc.gov/cases.html
http://www.ipl.org/teen/computers/internet
http://teenlink.nypl.org/index.html
Writing
http://teenwriting.about.com/teens/teenwriting
http://www.poetshouse.org
http://www.teenink.com
http://www.scholastic.com/artandwriting