ARHS Catalog

    The catalog is a database of all of the material in the library. It includes books (fiction, non-fiction, reference), videos, DVD’s, CD’s, audio books on tape and CD, magazine articles, vertical file materials, maps, and professional materials. The catalog is available within the school from the Novell Application Launcher and outside of school from this homepage.

Catalogs of MA Libraries

    Access the catalogs of the University of Massachusetts, Hampshire, Amherst, Mt. Holyoke and Smith Colleges as well as all other public, and many college and university libraries in the state. Arrangements can be made at the circulation desk for borrowing privileges at the five colleges or for interlibrary loan with other libraries.

Class Project Links

     For almost every research project done in the library, there are links to the best websites for that project. From the Class Projects Links page, select the department, then the project to access the links.

Online Databases

    The library provides access to many on-line databases for use by the ARHS community. These can be accessed in school through the Novell Application Launcher or the library web page (www.arps.org/hs/Library/). To access them from outside of the school, use the URLs, account names and passwords on the information sheet available at the library circulation desk.

     On-line resources include:  Britannica on-line, CQ Researcher, Facts.com, Infotrac, Literature Resource Center, Milestone Documents in American History, Newsbank, Noodletools, Pro & Con Online, ProQuest, Opposing Viewpoints, Science Resource Center, and Student Resource Center.

Policies

     Library policies on hours, circulation, rules, computer use, passes, services, staff and contact information are available.

Professional Resources

     Links and information of particular interest to teachers on matters of teaching and learning in all subject and educational areas.

Research Assistance

     Need help with making a bibliography, citing sources, how to get started, how to take notes and outline, plagiarism, intellectual honesty, finding the best resources? This is the place to find help.

Web Reference Sources

     Which search engine should I use? How do I know if the information is reliable? How do I read a URL? How can I avoid identity theft? Find everything you need to know about navigating the web.