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Ms. Nicki Stanley, Teacher Librarian ext. 5875

Ms. Yesenia Gutierrez, Library Media Assistant x5870

 

Welcome to the Library (aka Media Center)!

Mountain View's library is home to 20,000 print books, 22 magazine subscriptions, and lots of computers to view our digital resources, which include our ebooks and databases.  Whether you need a place to study, collaborate with fellow students, find a great new book, or just want to chill, the library is a great place to visit.

 

 

Destiny Library Catalogue

Click on the above below to access the school library catalog.  Once there, log in on the top right corner to create lists, searches, etc.  

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Destiny Discover New Information

Destiny Discover Basics

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Checking your library and textbook account

 

School Online Databases

Brittanica School (sign in with Google)
The Britannica School logo features a green square with a blue stick figure reaching for a star, along with the text 'Britannica School' in green and blue.

Brittanica School Help
*Access databases at home using these directions.

 

SIRS Research Databases
SIRS Issues Research Help

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  1. Library is open  8:00 am to 4:15 pm M-F.  It is open until 6:00pm M-Th for tutoring only.
  2. When entering the library during class time, you must have a hall pass.
  3. Use your ID card or Student Vue app to scan in to the library when you enter and out when you exit. This helps us keep track of how many students are using the library.
  4. While in the library you should keep conversations low and be respectful of other library users.
  5. To locate a book in the library you should log in to the computer and search the library catalog "Destiny". Fiction books are shelved alphabetically by author name and in genres. Nonfiction books are arranged by the Dewey Decimal System.
  6. If you use a book and do not wish to check it out, place it in one of the blue baskets or give it to the library workers/staff.
  7. When in the library, students are invited to check out books, read, do school work at the tables or on the computers. 
  1. Materials may only be checked out from the library with a valid MVHS ID Card. You may use the ID card on your phone through Student Vue.
  2. Regular books are checked out for two weeks (2) before they must be returned or renewed.
  3. Computers may only be used for school-related or academic projects.
  4. No food or drinks are allowed in the library at anytime. Water is the exception, if it is kept away from computers. 
  5. Students can check out as many as five (5) books at one time.
  6. If a book is returned after the date it is due, there will be a $0.10 (10 cent) charge per book per school day.
  7. Unless special arrangements have been made by the teacher, students are allowed to print five (5) pages per day for free on the computers.
  8. There is a $0.50 (50 cent)/page charge for color printing.  Documents need to be shared with Ms. Stanley or Mrs. Gutierrez. 
  9. To borrow games, colored pencils, text books, phone chargers, etc., bring an ID or agenda to the front desk for collateral and you may use the borrowed item in the library. These items are not to leave the building. 

    1. Library is open  8:00 am to 4:15 pm M-F.  It is open until 6:00pm M-Th for tutoring only.
    2. When entering the library during class time, you must have a hall pass.
    3. Use your ID card or Student Vue app to scan in to the library when you enter and out when you exit. This helps us keep track of how many students are using the library.
    4. While in the library you should keep conversations low and be respectful of other library users.
    5. To locate a book in the library you should log in to the computer and search the library catalog "Destiny". Fiction books are shelved alphabetically by author name and in genres. Nonfiction books are arranged by the Dewey Decimal System.
    6. If you use a book and do not wish to check it out, place it in one of the blue baskets or give it to the library workers/staff.
    7. When in the library, students are invited to check out books, read, do school work at the tables or on the computers. 

    1. Materials may only be checked out from the library with a valid MVHS ID Card. You may use the ID card on your phone through Student Vue.
    2. Regular books are checked out for two weeks (2) before they must be returned or renewed.
    3. Computers may only be used for school-related or academic projects.
    4. No food or drinks are allowed in the library at anytime. Water is the exception, if it is kept away from computers. 
    5. Students can check out as many as five (5) books at one time.
    6. If a book is returned after the date it is due, there will be a $0.10 (10 cent) charge per book per school day.
    7. Unless special arrangements have been made by the teacher, students are allowed to print five (5) pages per day for free on the computers.
    8. There is a $0.50 (50 cent)/page charge for color printing.  Documents need to be shared with Ms. Stanley or Mrs. Gutierrez. 
    9. To borrow games, colored pencils, text books, phone chargers, etc., bring an ID or agenda to the front desk for collateral and you may use the borrowed item in the library. These items are not to leave the building. 

Need more resources?

  • Sora

    A cartoon character with large eyes and red boots flies through a blue sky with white geometric shapes.

    Sora (Overdrive) Check out ebooks through Sora. School Name: El Monte Union High School District. Use your school login information (gmail) to access books.  Step-by-step instructions can be found on this document. Watch this screencast for more information.

     

    Cameron’s Collection

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    It’s okay to have bad days, to not feel your best—you’re not alone. When you’re ready to talk—or just want to learn more—you have 24/7 access to resources that can help. Search through the eBooks in Cameron’s Collection. It’s completely private and tackles everything from stressing over school to dealing with tough relationships. Click on the image below to get started. Click here for the password. 

     

    Gale Virtual Reference Library

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    To browse the Gale Virtual Reference Library collection simply click on the widget below.  Gale articles can be annotated and saved to Google.  Click here to get the remote password. 

  • In response to the unique circumstances now facing schools, students, and their families due to COVID-19, LA County Library has launched the Student Card Plus. This digital library card gives students free, unlimited access to LA County Library’s online resources, including eBooks and audiobooks, homework help, research databases and more, plus the ability to place holds and check out 3 books at a time from the libraries currently offering Sidewalk Service. You should have received an email with your library card number and pin (you will not be receiving a physical card). If you have questions about your library card, contact Ms. Stanley at nicki.stanley@emuhsd.org.

    In this video, El Monte Public librarian and MVHS alum, Cheryl Gilera, explain the benefits of your new card.  You can also check out the information in the following document links: English, Español, 简体中文 (Chinese).

    Student Card Plus Info Session with Cheryl Gilera notes

  • Purdue OWL: MLA Formatting and Style Guide
    A great resource for formatting research papers and essays.

    Cite This For Me
    A citation generator powered by Chegg

    Library of Congress
    The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, newspapers, maps and manuscripts in its collections. 

    National Archives
    The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the nation's record keeper. It is a great resource for primary sources

    Story Corps
    StoryCorps reminds the nation that every story matters and every voice counts. Since 2003, StoryCorps has given a quarter of a million Americans the chance to record interviews about their lives, to pass wisdom from one generation to the next, and to leave a legacy for the future. It is the largest single collection of human voices ever gathered. These powerful stories illustrate our shared humanity and show how much more we share in common than divides us. 

    Gilder Lehrman Institute
    The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is the nation’s leading American history organization dedicated to K–12 education. 

    Calisphere
    Calisphere is a gateway to digital collections from California's great libraries, archives, and museums. Discover over 925,000 images, texts, and recordings—and counting.

    New York Times Archive
    Access stories from the New York Times.  

    Avalon Project
    Documents in Law, History and Diplomacy 

    Awesome Stories
    86 Collections of 5322 Stories with Primary Sources ‐ All Subjects for Learners of All Ages

  • NPR's Book Concierge 2021
    Click the categories on the left (you can choose more than one) to search through more than 2,800 reviews from 2021. You can also check the recommendations for 2013-2020.

    What Should I Read Next?
    Type the title of a book you enjoyed and the system will generate similar titles for you to read. 

    goodreads Teen Book Lists
    Contains lists of YA books from the website goodreads

    Reading Rants
    A book review site by teens for teens. 

    50 Books for Teens That You Won't Be Able to Put Down
    Seventeen Magazine's list of essential YA novels.

    YALSA Award Winners
    Winners and book recommendations from the Young Adult Library Services (YALSA) branch of the American Library Association 

    Guys Read
    "These are the books that guys have said they like.  We’ve gathered and grouped them to make them easier to find." Guys are the target audience, but all readers are welcome.

    The Bookseer
    If you loved a book, you can ask the Bookseer what you should read next. 

    Nancy Keane's Book Talks
    Legendary librarian Nancy Keane (no kidding, she has an action figure) gives book information by title, author, subject, interest level and more.

  • Access the Newspaper Online

    Click here for password and information on logging in 

    Click on the logo below to access the paper 

    San Gabriel Valley Tribune