PUEBLO WEST HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER

Welcome to PWHS for the 2012-2013 school year!

Mrs. Vail will conduct media center orientations in the PWHS Media Center throughout the month of September. If you were unable to attend a session with your scheduled class, or if you are a new student, see either Mrs. Vail or Mr. Falls for an overview of our valuable resources.

Need library IDs, usernames, or passwords to access subscription online databases or reference ebooks? Log on your Moodle homepage, click the Pueblo West High link in the upper-left corner, and then click Media_Center_Online_Resources.pdf in the lower-left corner.

When conducting research, access PWHS Media Center’s quality resources:

(1)  To conduct database searches, click any of the PWHS Subscription Online Databases listed below.

(2)  Visit the Student Resources page linked under NAVIGATION in the upper-left corner for valuable Education Websites and PWHS Subscription Reference eBooks.

(3)  Research PWHS OPAC linked under NAVIGATION in the upper-left corner for great print resources.  To conduct searches, username and password are NOT required.  Then, come to the PWHS Media Center to borrow the materials.

Ready to print your completed assignment? Visit the Policies & Procedures page for PWHS Media Center Printer Station information, including protocol and pricing.

WHEN COMPLETING A RESEARCH PAPER OR PROJECT, REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING:

The quality of your research is only as good as the integrity of your resources!  - TVail

Why Use Subscription Online Databases? / Guided Tutorial:

Guided Tutorial 3:34 min.

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PWHS Subscription Online Databases

For library IDs, usernames, passwords, or coupon codes to access these subscription online databases, log on your Moodle homepage, click the Pueblo West High link in the upper-left corner, and then click Media_Center_Online_Resources.pdf in the lower-left corner.

Every first-time user of EasyBib, NoodleTools, or Powerspeak Languages needs to create a personal account. Account set-up instructions follow each of these three database access buttons.

This extensive database provides access to 140,000+ downloadable and printable maps of every type, including outline, political, physical, thematic, climate, environment, historic, hurricane, earthquake, volcano, fire, plant/animal species distribution, current events, geology, topographic, and weather.

This complete online resource provides all you need to know about the U.S.A. as a country, its fifty states, five territories, and Washington D.C. Text, images, maps, photos, and timelines cover such topics as animals & plants, arts & culture, climate & weather, crime, demographics, economy, education, energy, flag & seal, food & recipes, gazetteer of places, geography & geology, government & politics, history, natural hazards, newspapers & radio/television, parks, forests, & landmarks, recreation, and symbols. Interactive educational tools, such as printable crossword puzzles and the GeoFindIt! game, are also included.

This comprehensive database provides culture information on 175 countries worldwide, covering topics such as greetings, travel, gifts, religion, superstitions, women, time, holidays, stereotypes, lifecycles, and so much more!

 A-Z Guided Tutorials:

Modern Maps Collection 4:24 min.

Antique Maps Collection 4:24 min.

EasyBib is an automated bibliography composer that formats bibliographies/works cited lists in APA, MLA and Chicago format. Its use will increase information literacy and improve research habits.

EasyBib / Account Set-Up:

First-time users need to create an account:

(1)  Click the EasyBib access button.

(2)  Click Register in the upper-right corner.

(3)  Complete the registration information.  (Note:  For the required Coupon Code, log on the Pueblo West Moodle homepage, click the Pueblo West High link in the upper-left corner, and then click Media_Center_Online_Resources.pdf in the lower-left corner.)

(4)  Click Register.

EasyBib / Student Resources:

Instructional Presentation Download 29 slides

EasyBib / Teacher Resources:

Overview Download 9 slides

Instructional Presentation Download 44 slides

Instructional Guide 1 page

Gale Global Issues In Context spans the globe of vital news, world viewpoints, and countries information via primary source documents, videos, statistics, and more, offering a rich analysis of critical issues.

Gale Global Issues In Context / Guided Tutorials:

Article Options 4:16 min.

Navigate Home Page 3:30 min.

Navigate Portal Pages 4:05 min.

Gale Global Issues In Context / Search Tips Guide:

Search Tips Guide 4 pgs.

NoodleTools integrates research and literacy by providing tools for note-taking, outlining, citation, document archiving/annotation, collaborative research, and writing.

NoodleTools / Account Set-Up:

First-time users need to create an account:

(1)  Click the NoodleTools access button.

(2)  Click Create a Personal ID.

(3)  Enter School / Library Username and School / Library Password.  (Note:  For this information, log on the Pueblo West Moodle homepage, click the Pueblo West High link in the upper-left corner, and then click Media_Center_Online_Resources.pdf in the lower-left corner.)

(4)  Click Sign In.

(5)  Complete New User Registration.

(6)  Click Register.

NoodleTools / Overview Video:

http://www.noodletools.com/software/demo2012/ 2:15 min.

NoodleTools / Teacher Resources:

21st Century Literacies

Curriculum Collaboration Toolkit

The Ethical Researcher

Are you interested in instructional support to learn a variety of languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Mandarin, as well as Ingles for the English Language Learner?  If so, you’ve come to the right place!  With Powerspeak Languages, learners experience foreign languages via a variety of fun, engaging, and immersive lessons.  Students develop practical foreign language skills by learning vocabulary in the context of everyday usage, such as placing a phone call, asking for directions, or ordering a meal.  Powerspeak also incorporates activities that expose learners to the culture surrounding their target language.  All told, Powerspeak improves foreign language communication, promotes cultural awareness, enhances global travel, and facilitates career advancement!

Powerspeak Languages / Account Set-Up:

First-time users need to create an account:

(1)  Click the Powerspeak Languages access button.

(2)  Enter Library ID.  (Note:  For this information, log on the Pueblo West Moodle homepage, click the Pueblo West High link in the upper-left corner, and then click Media_Center_Online_Resources.pdf in the lower-left corner.)

(3)  Click Proceed.

(4)  Click the button of the language you wish to study.

(5)  Click Log In located in the upper-right corner of the page.

(6)  Click Sign up now!

(7)  Enter Create an Account information.  (Note:  Only one account is necessary to access all languages.)

(8)  Click Log In.

Powerspeak Languages / Guided Tutorials:

Log-in, Set-up and Navigation 3:16 min.

Activities 6:46 min.

Covering a wide range of subjects, this online academic library boasts nearly 80,000 full-text books and more than 6 million full-text humanities and social science articles from 1,700+ reputable publications, including journals, magazines, and newspapers!  Questia also provides each user with a broad range of convenient writing tools, including:  Creating a personal account, searching topics, using a dictionary / thesaurus, highlighting content, taking notes, quoting passages, auto-creating citations / footnotes / bibliographies, utilizing print options, and saving multiple projects to help you complete papers and projects with ease.

Questia / Guided Tutorials:

Searching Our Library 2:10 min.

Using Our Research Tools 2:51 min.

Managing Your Projects 2:45 min.

Questia / Resources:

Help

Gale Student Resources In Context is an award-winning information database which enables students to conduct research, complete assignments, and create presentations using millions of content-based, curriculum-focused documents and tools.

Gale Student Resources In Context / Guided Tutorials:

Navigate Home Page 1:15 min.

Searches 1:28 min.

Topic Pages/Docs 2:50 min

Gale Student Resources In Context / Search Tips Guide:

Search Tips Guide 4 pgs.