Sacred Heart Library
October 2023
Database Highlight!
CREDO is a new database we are trying out this year. It has some useful videos for teaching and learning research writing. Here is a list. Please note I use whenever possible, the following for log in credentials: Log in: sheart. Password: 1865
Research Skill Builders
Taking on a Research Project
Inquiry and Open Mindedness
Research Process
How to Narrow Your Topic
Background Research Tips
Thesis Statements
Searching With Keywords
Using and Understanding Resources
Types of Resources
Identifying Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Sources
Using Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Sources
Finding Government Information
Choosing a Database
Understanding Google Search Results
Evaluating and Using Quantitative Information
Visual Literacy
Finding and Using Images
Evaluating Sources
Using Lateral Reading to Evaluate Sources
Evaluating Sources
Evaluating Sources for Objectivity
Fact-Checking
Finding Diverse Points of View
News Literacy
News Reporting vs. Opinion Reporting
Misinformation
Academic Integrity
Life in the Information Age
Digital Citizenship, Part 1
Digital Citizenship, Part 2
Academic Integrity
Plagiarism
Copyright
MLA 9th Edition Citation Style Video
MLA 9th Edition Citation Style Tutorial
Harvard Referencing System
Study and Writing Skills
Making a Logical Argument
Time Management Tips
Reading Tips
Introduction to Note Taking
10 Most Common Writing Errors
Preparing for a Pro/Con Debate
Teamwork and Collaboration
Presentation Skills
Study Skills
Gale eBooks (formerly Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Explore over 500 nonfiction, fully searchable reference titles. Access accurate information on science, literature, history, business, and more.
Use the following video to learn more about this resource
Available To: All Free Library locations and online with your library card.
Gale Health and Wellness (formerly Health and Wellness Resource Center)
Find accurate, up-to-date information on a full range of health topics, from current diseases and disorders to in-depth coverage of alternative medicine practices. Access full-text medical journals, magazines, reference works, multimedia, and more.
Available To: All Free Library locations and online with your library card.
Gale in Context | Elementary (formerly Kids InfoBits)
Students in K-5th grade will find kid-friendly content covering topics such as animals, arts, geography, health, literature, people, social studies, technology, and more! Includes more than 16,600 images and over 600 high-quality educational videos.
Available To: All Free Library locations and online with your library card.
Gale in Context | Middle School (formerly Research in Context)
Gale in Context | Middle School provides support for middle grade students working on papers and projects. Includes full-text magazine & news articles, multimedia, biographies, and primary sources.
Available To: All Free Library locations and online with your library card.
Comprehensive online biographical reference database containing 414,000 biographies.
Available To: All Free Library locations and online with your library card.
Primary documents, biographies, topical essays, background information, critical analyses, full-text coverage of 800 magazines, photographs and illustrations, audio and video clips
Available To: All Free Library locations and online with your library card.
Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints
Examine the many sides of today's hottest social issues. Explore pro/con viewpoints, articles, and infographics.
Use the following video to learn more about this resource
Available To: All Free Library locations and online with your library card.
U.S. History In Context provides a complete overview of U.S. history that covers the most-studied events, issues and current information.
Available To: All Free Library locations and online with your library card.
Gale In Context: World History
A multicultural, global resource that moves chronologically from antiquity to the present and geographically around the globe, to ensure that the events, movements and individuals that defined and shaped our world are covered with a sense of balance.
Available To: All Free Library locations and internet with authentication.
Gale Literary Sources (formerly Artemis)
Cross-search all of Gale’s literature databases from a single digital space. Includes Dictionary of Literary Biography, Something About the Author, LitFinder, Literature Criticism Online, and Literature Resource Center.
Available To: All Free Library locations and online with your library card.
Gale Literature Resource Center
Access to biographies, bibliographies and critical analysis of authors from every age and literary discipline
Available To: All Free Library locations and online with your library card.
Gale OneFile | High School Edition (formerly InfoTrac Student Edition)
Content for high school students from magazines, journals, newspapers, reference books, and rich media (images, audio, video) covering a range of subjects, from science, history, and literature to political science, sports, and environmental studies.
Available To: All Free Library locations and online with your library card.
Library Resources
SHA Library Catalog
SHA Library Guides
SHA eBooks and Audio Books
SHA Digital Library is open 24 hours!
Power Library Databases. The Power Library is located on the Chrome Waffle. If you access the Green Power Library icon from Chrome (there is no login or password needed)!
Interlibrary Loan Books- Search the Pennsylvania State catalog for books beyond those found in the SHA Libraries. Email the information to: Catherine.scholl@SHAbrynmawr.org and you will be notified when the book is at school.
*Login and password are the same numbers. The password is your ID Number or lunch number found on the SHA portal in your profile.
SORA, an Overdrive product, is another eBook platform that is located on Google Waffle. It easily allows you to borrow and reserve books geared for students K-12.
SHA Library LibGuides - The LibGuides are guides with links to resources for Lower, Middle, and Upper School students and teachers.
Free Library of Philadelphia Databases - Students 13+ years and adults can apply online for a Free Library of Philadelphia Card and have instant access to several databases and ebooks. Please use the last 4 digits of your cell phone as a password.
How to get a Free Library Card
Teachers and students can schedule the librarian to show Power Library databases, Noodletools, and create subject LibGuides. Students are encouraged to email the librarian with any questions or requests.
SHA Streaming/Video Databases
BrainPop
BrainPop is a learning video platform and more! It consists of short animated movies for students in grades K–8, together with quizzes and related materials, covering the subjects of science, social studies, English, math, engineering and technology, health, arts and music. SHA is subscribing to BrainPop (3-8), BrainPop Jr (K-3), BrainPop Francais and BrainPop Espanol.
You can set up an account by going to BrainPop and then tapping the log in button on the right and follow the instructions provided. Our Educator Code is MQFNZXO3 If you need any help please email Catherine.Scholl@shabrynmawr.org
Learn360
"Learn360 is a streaming multimedia resource for K–12 schools. Teachers, students, and parents can access media resources on any Internet-enabled device, anytime, anywhere, and engaging content that includes a wealth of videos, interactives, printables, audio content, and maps and flags. The entire site and all pages can be filtered by grade level (all grades, elementary, or middle/high) for targeted browsing. Plus, educators will love Learn360’s Topic Centers, which bring together in one location a diverse selection of multimedia assets revolving around a curricular subject, allowing teachers to save time looking for appropriate materials and create dynamic lessons that will captivate their students."
Log in: sheart. Password: 1865
Once you log in, you will be able to create your own account and save videos etc.
Additional New Databases
Modern World History
Log in: sheart
Password: 1865
Credo Reference
Log in: sheart
Password: 1865
Lower School You've Been Book'd Program
Noodletools
NoodleTools
To register, choose an "account linked to a school/library subscription."
The school/library username is sheart and the password is 1865.
To revalidate your subscription the username is sheart and the password is 1865.
Teachers: Login; first initial and last name (cscholl)
password: first initial, last initial, 4 or 5 digits of ID (cs1234)
Students: Login: two-digit year of graduation, first initial, last name (21cscholl)
Password: first initial, last initial, 4 or 5 digits of ID number (cs1234)
Free Library of Philadelphia Library Card
Free Library of Philadelphia Card
Reading Olympics
Sora eBooks
Reading Olympics News
Author Events
Stay tuned for future in-person and virtual author visits. If you know of an author that we can schedule during the year please reach out to them and me to plan a school visit. Students always enjoy connecting with a published writer.
Professional Development
PDE Act 48 Hours
SHA PDE Act 48 Professional Education 2020-2023 Plan
1. Developing a curriculum that is representative of the diverse world we live in.
2. Using technology in the ever-changing classroom.
3. Teaching with an awareness of student health and well-being during these transitional times.
Anyone who would like to work on updating our plan, please reach out to me. catherine.scholl@shabrynmawr.org or Donna.Romero@shabrynmawr.org
Our last SHA PD plan is attached below.
Questions or Comments
Catherine Scholl - Library Media Specialist