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Library Media Center Overview
Cardinal O’Hara High School’s library center recently underwent major renovations to provide a state-of-the-art study and learning environment for students. Technology upgrades to the library include new flat panel monitors and keyboards for the 20 Dell computers designated for student use. Plans are underway to install a SMART Technologies interactive whiteboard, which will allow students and teachers to interact with lessons and materials in an engaging way.
Students can relax and study in the library media center, with new sofas and chairs providing a comfortable option for reading or preparing for a big test. New study tables allow small groups of students to study or work together on projects.
Cardinal O’Hara’s materials collection includes new and classic texts from all genres; ensuring students have access to relevant and engaging material. New shelving and racks help students easily locate the materials they need. Our New York State-certified full-time library media specialist, Ms. Janet Kindron, helps students and teachers utilize the library media center to enhance the learning process for students, and prepare them for college study.
Faculty Resource Page (for students and parents):
Ms. Janet Kindron
| MLA Citation Help | |
| The Owl at Purdue | |
| Long Island University | |
| Easy Bib (Type in what you need to cite and it does it for you) | |
| Citation Machine | |
| Classroom Connect | |
| Reference Pages | |
| The following sites are acceptable resources for school assignments: | |
| Buffalo & Erie County Public Library | |
| New York Public Library | |
| The Internet Public Library Reference Desk | |
| Infoplease Homework Center | |
| Homework Spot | |
| Regents Prep | |
| High School Ace | |
| Databases | |
| School Island | |
| SIRS | |
| Gale | |
| Teaching Books | |
| Buffalo & Erie County Public Library – Students can use this site to look for books at the public library. They also have databases available to use. Students must have their public library card available to fully use the site. | |
| EBSCO | |
| GreenFILE – A bibliographic database of information about environmental concerns. No username or password needed to log in. | |
| Websites for Teachers | |
| Education Week | |
| NEA | |
| Current Issues in Education | |
| New York Times Learning Network | |
| Turn it in | |
| Websites for Students | |
| Authors 4 Teens | |
| YA Author’s Teen Page | |
| Sports History on the Web | |
| No flying, no tights (Graphic novels reviews) | |
| Evaluating Websites | |
| Discovery Education | |
| UC Berkeley | |
