Schroeder Library Media Center

The library construction project is progressing, and we are hoping for a late November opening. We have a small temporary library set up in the library classroom (adjacent to the counseling center). Students with a presigned pass from a teacher can come down to check out books. Those who are seeking project help or college essay assistance should e-mail Mrs. Strege to set up an appointment.

Keep in mind that we have several options for video content on the library website, including Discovery Education, Safari Montage, Swank, and now Feature Films for Education. Swank and Feature Films for Education are the best sources if you are looking for full length films. These platforms provide equitable access to all students for choice projects that involve media. We also have over 400 DVDs in the library collection. Please let me know if you have questions about accessing these resources.

If you have your own personal streaming account, recognize that you may be violating the terms of your streaming agreement by using it in school. Our Swank performance license only covers certain studios. Swank offers a movie search tool on their website, making it easy to find which movies are covered by our license. Go to swank.com/K-12-schools. Look for the magnifying glass in the upper-right corner to search the site by title, genre, keyword, director and even actor. You’ll see search suggestions pop up as you begin typing; anything not labeled “Single Event License” is covered. If you have questions about a specific title, please contact Jen Strege.

Most of our Gale databases allow students to choose the language in which they read articles, and Ukrainian is among the language options.

The most often used databases are listed on our database page (password: 1webster):

Gale in Context: High School

Literature Resource Center

Global Issues in Context

Opposing Viewpoints

You can see all of the Gale databases here.

Highlighted below in yellow is the icon under which you will find the dropdown menu for language selection.

389: Number of database searches

36: LibGuide Hits

71: Physical materials checked out

447: Ebooks accessed

27: Classes Receiving Library Instruction

Simultaneous use books can be used by multiple users at a time, making them fitting for full class use as supplemental texts. Click on the book cover to access the eBook.

Website: https://www.websterschools.org/districtpage.cfm?pageid=890
Phone: 585-670-5006
Twitter: @WSHSLMC