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June 19, 2013

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The FHS Library Media Center is open to students and staff Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The FHS LMC (Library Media Center
provides access to computers, audio/visual equipment, and over 10,000 Print Materials for informational and pleasure needs.

Research Organizer Utilities
		Need help getting started? This tool will keep you organized and help you complete your project on time.
		Online bibliography creator
		Online bibliography creator and research guide

Online Card Catalog
		Arrowhead Regional Catalog Provided by the Arrowhead Library System
		Falls High School Catalog
		Falls Elementary School Catalog
		West End Elementary School Catalog

		*MinLink* - This is to request materials that are outside of our library system. A public library card is required.

	Digital audio books and eBooks - Free with your library card!

		*AR Bookfinder* - Searching for Accelerated Reader books is fun and easy with this free online tool.
		*Lexile Framework* - The Lexile Framework for Reading is an educational tool that connects readers with reading materials using a common measure called aLexile. A Lexile denotes both reading ability and text difficulty.
		Get real-time answers from a librarian 24/7

Electronic Library for Minnesota - A WORLD OF INFORMATION
	Search ELM within magazine, newspaper, and journal articles, eBooks, and information from a wide variety of reference sources—available to all Minnesota residents at no charge!

Additional Resources (Public Library card needed)
	Search Minnesota Reflections* to find photos, documents, and maps related to Minnesota history*

	Search Gale Virtual Reference Library* to find encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.*
	Search Learning Express Library* to find practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and information you need to achieve the results you want—at school, at work, or in life.*
	Search NYPL Digital Gallery* This database provides access to over 275,000 photographs and manuscripts from the New York Public Library.*

Online Databases ~ Non-Subscription
	Search an online dictionary with thesaurus and pronunciation.

	The Ojibwe People's Dictionary is a searchable, talking Ojibwe-English dictionary.

	The MarcoPolo program provides no-cost, standards-based Internet content for the K-12 teacher and classroom.

	Search detailed timelines in the areas of People, History, Events, and Maps from Pre-History to present

Videos ~ Subscription Offsite and Onsite password required
		Contains thousands and thousands of educational videos, video clips, newsreels, audio and video speeches, still images, and audio files. Outstanding K-12 content from PBS, National Geographic, Standard Deviants, Slim Goodbody, Sunburst Visual Media™ and dozens of other educational video producers. (Faculty Only)