Happenings at the McClain Library
Oh! I Remember You!
Sometimes We Forget
Salem History
This resource is available in the McClain Library both online and in print. The online version is accessible from the library's homepage (icon on the right side, middle of the page). This reference collection will provide access to information on professional athletes, the history of American immigration, mathematics and its impact on society, and (**gasp**) modern scandals. The electronic edition is password protected, so check the portal for username and password.
Oxford Reference Online
This is one of Mrs. Allison's favorite research tools because it has a ton of content housed in an easy to find interface. Looking for a historical timeline, or an English language dictionary? How about a French dictionary, or do you need helping finding a senior quote? This Oxford product covers a myriad of subjects like law, religion, literature, popular culture, philosophy, media studies, and much, much more. The icon for this database is located on the bottom right side of the library's home page. Check the portal for username and password.
New Book of Popular Science
Don't let the minimal approach to a home screen fool you! Click on the link labeled "New Book of Popular Science" and access this resource's one of a kind information. There is a collection of scientists' biographies, a science encyclopedia, a resident scientist you can email questions to, and even a sky watch that outlines monthly changes in a night's sky for all you Astronomy students.
And Now for My Fiction Plug
Jump Into the Sky by Shelley Pearsall FIC P3611J
So begins an eye-opening, life-changing journey for Levi. First lesson: there are different rules for African Americans in the South than there are in Chicago. And breaking them can have serious consequences. But with the help of some kind strangers, and despite the hindrances of some unkind ones, Levi makes his way across the United States—searching for his father and finding out about himself, his country, and what it truly means to belong. --Amazon