SHG LIBRARY AND MEDIA CENTER

 

*Website Update*

The website is now divided into two sections, making it easier for students and faculty to find what the information they need. Click HERE to view faculty-only resources. Click HERE to view student resources.

 

LIBRARY STAFF

Library Director

Ms. Shannon Littleton

littleton@shg.org

Library Assistant

Mrs. Eileen Norris

enorris@shg.org

Contact Information

Sacred Heart-Griffin High School

1200 W. Washington St.

Springfield, IL 62702

217-787-1595 ext. 113

 

ABOUT THE LIBRARY

The SHG Library encourages and assists all students and faculty striving to achieve academic excellence in a community of faith. The library collection reflects not only the academic needs of the school community, but also the diverse interests of students and faculty.

 

RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS

• Study hall sign-up sheet

Students: You can now use our online form to sign up to use the library or writing center during study hall! Click the button below to sign up.

You may start signing up at 3:00 p.m. the day before. The sign-up sheet will automatically close at 7:55 a.m. the day of the sign up. There are 15 spots available each class period.

To sign up from home, you will need to get the password from Ms. Littleton, Mrs. Norris, or Mrs. England.

Search for books

Where do you want to find this book? Click on an option below.

Option 1: I want to find a book that is here in the SHG library.

Option 2: The SHG library doesn't have the book(s) I need. I would like to search Illinois college and university libraries.

Option 3: I would like to search for online copies of books on Google Books.

Help! I can't find the book I want and want a librarian to request it for me.

Search for articles

CREDOreference

This source is a great starting point for your research as it provides a vast collection of reference materials from a variety of disciplines including art, literature, history, science, sociology, and much more.

JSTOR

To access JSTOR at school, simply click on the link above to browse and search JSTOR from a school computer. SHG students and staff can use JSTOR at home. Please stop by the library to obtain the registration information.

EBSCO ADVANCED PLACEMENT SOURCE

Advanced Placement Source™ is designed to meet the extensive needs of high school students enrolled in various AP courses.

FACTS ON FILE CLASSROOM VIDEO ON DEMAND

Classroom Video On Demand is a comprehensive streaming video subscription service for high schools, featuring unlimited access to more than 5,000 educational programs that can be viewed in class, at the library, or from home.

Search additional web resources

Choose an option:

I want to find web resources for a SPECIFIC SHG CLASS/ASSIGNMENT.

I want to find web resources that cover GENERAL ACADEMIC SUBJECTS.

 

RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS

Reserve the library/computer lab

1. Click HERE to view the library calendar and reserve the library.

2. Email Ms. Littleton at littleton@shg.org.

3. Call Ms. Littleton at ext. 113.

4. Stop by the library anytime.

Request a book

Fill out this form to request a book from another library.

 

Faculty book club

Next Meeting

Date: Thursday, February 16th

Time: 3:15-3:45 p.m.

Location: Back of the library

Book Selection

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Summary

Read the Barnes and Noble summary here.