Library
Martin High School has a beautiful library facility where students do research, study, or browse the collection. There are three classroom seating areas available to students and faculty for instructional purposes. The library also has thirty-one computers, over twenty thousand books, and twenty magazine subscriptions for student use. Computers can be used to access the Internet, the book catalog, as well as online library databases including Gale Resources, Facts-on-File, and the World Book Online Encyclopedia.
Goal
Our goal is to ensure quality education by providing access to resources in all formats, by providing guidance in the use of these resources, and by working together with the students and staff to meet the needs of the Martin community.
General Information
- Library hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily
- Student I.D. is required.
- Student I.D. is required to check out a book.
- Books are loaned for two weeks at a time and may be renewed.
- An overdue fine of 10 cents per school day is charged for overdue books.
- Fines for lost or damaged books vary up to the price of the book.
- Printing from any network computer costs 5 cents per page for text only and 10 cents per page for graphics and text. Color Printouts are .20 each.
- Food and drink are not permitted in the library.
- A student copy machine is located in the library. Each copy costs 10 cents.
- Students must abide by all rules in the code of conduct, including acceptable use guidelines for computers.
Resources
| Catalog and Databases | DESCRIPTIONS |
| http://martinhslibrary.wikispaces.com | Martin Library Website which contains book news, research tutorials, and more. |
| http://destiny.aisd.net | Databases and Catalog |
| http://www.maps101.com/ | Maps and other Geography/History resources |
| http://www.fofweb.com | Facts on File Almanac as well as reference articles pertaining to history, science, health, and careers |
| http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/tlc119014261 | Gale databases including the Gale Virtual Library, Literature Resource Center, and Student Research Center |
| http://databases.abc-clio.com/Authentication/LogOn?returnUrl=%2F | ABC Clio History Databases |
| http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=uid | EBSCOhost Databases |
| http://www.worldandischool.com/ | World and I School Database |
| http://www.worldbookonline.com | World Book Encyclopedia |
| http://www.teachingbooks.net | Teaching Books |
| http://www.unitedstreaming.com | Educational Videos |
| CAREER LINKS | |
| http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ | Occupation Outlook Handbook |
| http://www.fofweb.com/.../Default-frameonline3.asp | Facts on File -- Career Module |
| http://www.careercruising.com | Career Cruising |
| COLLEGE SEARCH LINKS | |
| http://martinhslibrary.wikispaces.com/College+and+Financial+Aid | Links to College Information and Financial Aid Websites |
| http://www.dce.ttu.edu | Texas Tech University Extended Studies online. |
| http://www.applytexas.org | Texas Common Application. Apply to any Texas public university online. |
| HEALTH/DISEASE CURRICULAR LINKS | |
| http://www.mayoclinic.com/ | Mayo Clinic |
| http://access.gale.com/tlc/ | Gale Rescources - Student Reference Center. |
| http://www.fofweb.com/Subscription/Default-frameonline3.asp | Facts on File - Health Reference Center |
| http://www.webmd.com/ | Web MD |
| http://www.cdc.gov/ | Centers for Disease Control |
| http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ | National Institutes of Health |
| LANGUAGE ARTS LINKS | |
| http://www.shakespeares-globe.org/ | Website devoted to Shakespeare's performances at the Globe. |
| http://www.poets.org | Resources for teachers and students including a large database of poems and audio files of poets. |
| http://www.bartleby.com/verse | An extensive collection of poetry. |
| http://www.americanwriters.org | Streaming video programs about American writer including poets, lesson plans, excerpts from works, links, and more. |
| SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULAR LINKS | |
| https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/ | CIA World Factbook. |
| http://www.fofweb.com/Subscription/Default-frameonline3.asp | Maps and information about every country in the world. |
| http://www.oyez.org/oyez/frontpage | Supreme Court Information. |
| http://www.senate.gov/ | US Senate List of Current Represenatatives |
| http://www.house.gov/ | US Congress List of Current Representatives |
| http://www.state.gov/ | US State Department - Information about conflict around the world, world travel, visas and more!? |
| http://www.whitehouse.gov/ | Information about the presidents, presidential families, and the history of the White House. |
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