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SMSD believes that the library is a learning resource center where students and staff effectively locate, evaluate, and use information; generate ideas; and develop a love of learning.
Therefore, the district is committed to providing appropriate materials and resources in an atmosphere that is accessible, challenging, and creative.
Click the links below to move along the site to the following sections:
Fort Bend County Libraries
Must have a library card to utilize library services
Houston Public Library
Must have a library card to utilize library services
SMSD Library Information
Primary and Elementary Library
Suzanne Thomas, Librarian
Mary Misner, Library Aide
281-261-9247 - Fax 281-261-9282
Intermediate Library
Sandy Vaughn, Librarian
281-208-6132
Margaret Havens Library Media Center
Secondary Library
Shane Kenney, Librarian
Betty Vaccaro, Librarian Aide
281-261-9212 and 281-261-9260 - Fax 281-261-9288
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Library Databases-
SIRS Discoverer
(username: TX3272H password: 77477)
SIRS Knowledge Source
(username: TX3272H password: 77477)
eLibrary / ProQuest
(username: 62-47501 REMOTE password: bigchalk)
Encyclopedia Britannica Online
Elementary: username: staffordes
password: Ktwelve
Intermediate: username: staffordint
password: Ktwelve
Middle/High: username: staffordsec
password: Ktwelve
Encyclopedia Britannica Online-Spanish
(username: staffordsec password: ktwelve)
Facts on File
Elem/Inter: username: esc4
password: blue
MS/HS: username: esc4
password: bonnet
TumbleBooks
(username: Stafford password: books)
EBSCO
(username: stafford password: spartans)
Unitedstreaming
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Traveling Trunks-
Texas Tech University Traveling Trunks
The Grace Museum Abilene, TX
Buddy Holly Center
The Collin County Historical Society
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
The Heritage Society of Houston, Texas
Holocaust Museum Houston
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Ready Reference-
Librarians' Internet Index
Science Fair Guide Book
U.S. Universities, by State
Digital Librarian
Internet Public Library
Book Links
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Texas Almanac
LookSmart FindArticles.com
Merriam-Wesbster Word Central
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
OneLook Dictionary Search
The Portal to Texas History
University of Virginia
Geospatial and Statistical Data Center
Fast Facts
Kathy Schrock’s Sources
Picture Dictionary for Kids
KidsClick!
Acronym Finder
Acronym and Abbreviations
Bartleby Library of Quotation
RhymeZone
Information Please Almanac
ERIC (Education Resources Informational Center)
CIA World Fact Book (2004)
World Fact Book (2003)
The Scholes Library Electronic Library
Ready Reference Galaxy
New York Times Navigator
Library Spot
Library Reference Desk
DeskRef
Digital Librarian
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News Sources-
Newspapers
Houston Chronicle
Fort Bend Star
Fort Bend Sun
American Journalism Review & Newslink
Chicago Tribune
Christian Science Monitor
New York Times
USA Today
Washington Post
Television
NBC
Click2Houston
ABC
ABC13
CBS
KHOU 11 News
CNN
FOX
NPR
KUHF Houston Public Radio
PBS
News Magazines
Newsweek
US News and World Report
Newseum - The Interactive Museum of News
Scholastic
Scholastic Kids
Wire Services
Reuters
United Press International (UPI)
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Book Lists-
Bluebonnet Books
2x2 Book List
Lone Star Reading List
Tayshas Reading List
YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association)
Books in Series
Monroe County Public Library - Indiana
ALA Newbery Medal Winner
Children’s Literature Web Guide
Houston Chronicle Books
New York Times Bestseller Lists
Oprah’s Book Club
Amazon.Com’s Oprah’s Book Club
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Teacher Resources-
What Works Clearinghouse
WebQuest Portal
Free PowerPoint Presentations
Awesome Library
Blue Web'N - A Library of Blue Ribbon Learning Sites on the Web
Tammy's Technology Tips for Teachers
Evaluation Web Site (WebQuest by Joyce Valenza)
Teachers First
Hot Potatoes
A set of six Authoring Tools that allow one to create interactive web-based exercises
Busy Teachers' Website
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Teachers
US Department of Education
US Department of Education – Teachers
No Child Left Behind
Region 4 Service Center
Harris County Department of Education
Region 4 On-line Media Catalog
State Board for Educator Certification
The Educator’s Reference Desk
TEA Starchart
The Gateway to Educational Materials (GEM)
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Library Resources-
SUNLINK Weed of the Month
Librarians' Internet Index
Digital Librarian
Internet Public Library
Texas Library Connection Union Catalog
Texas Library Connection Information Center
American Library Association
American Association of School Librarians
NEA Read Across America
Texas Library Association
Texas Education Agency
TEA Texas School Libraries
Texas State Library
Texas State Library Resources for Librarians
Texas School Library Information
Texas Association of School Librarians
National Book Festival
Texas Book Festival
Texas Association of School Library Administrators
Friends of Libraries USA
Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries
FBISD Library Resources
Stafford MSD Board Policy EFA (Legal)
Instructional Resources:
Instructional Materials Selection and Adoption
Stafford MSD Board Policy EFA (Local)
Instructional Resources:
Instructional Materials Selection and Adoption
Stafford MSD Board Policy EFA (Exhibit)
Instructional Resources:
Instructional Materials Selection and Adoption
Fort Bend Library Media Services
Practices and Procedures
Spring Branch ISD Library Resources
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Citations and Copyright-
Landmark’s Citation Machine
EasyBib
MyBiblio
Copyright Implementation Manual
Copyright Website
United States Copyright Office
Interactive Copyright Site
Copyright Education
Teacher's Guide: Fair Use and Copyright
The Educator's Guide to Copyright and Fair Use
WebGame: Fair Use Harbor
Yahooligans! Teacher Guide: Citation of Sources
Nauset Public Schools – Works Cited for Grades 1-6
Nauset Public Schools – Works Cited for Grades 7-12
OWL at Purdue University – Using MLA Format
OWL at Purdue University – Using APA Format
UW – Madison Writing Center Writer’s Handbook
The 20 Questions Fair Use Copyright Quiz
Test Your Copyright IQ
The Copyright Challenge
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Literary Criticism on the free Web
GALE's Literary Index
Literary Criticism Collection Internet Public Library
Literary History
Literature and Literary Criticism
Literary Index
Literary Resources on the Net
LitLinks
PAL: Perspectives in American Literature--A Research and Reference Guide
American Collection
Literary Movements
SchoolWork.org Literary Criticism and Biography
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