Academics

Library

Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:20 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Half days: 8:20 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.

Policies

Library use: The library is designed for classes, reading, research, and quiet work.

Computer use:  Games, social networking sites, and music playing/downloading are not authorized. Headphones are available for student use in the library for assigned coursework.

Borrowing Policies: All materials may be checked out with the exception of reserved items, reference books, and periodicals. Up to three items at at time may be checked out for a period of two to three weeks. Items may be renewed twice unless a hold is placed on them.

Overdue Policies: Fines for overdue materials are not charged. Overdue notices are emailed directly to parents on a weekly basis. After the third notice, a letter is sent to parents informing them of the overdue items and advising them of the replacement costs. Collection boxes are maintained in lower school classrooms for book returns: it is, however, preferable for students to return books to the library personally.

Cell phones: Use not permitted

Food and drink: Not permitted.

Reading: Encouraged.

New Arrivals

Guiness World Records 2024
War News Blue and Gray in Black and White Brayton Harris
Messerschmitt Komet 163 Mano Ziegler
Stalin’s War Sean McMeekin
Return of the Temujai John Flanagan
Tank: Definite Visual History of Armored Vehicles DK
The Absent Author Ron Roy
The Bald Bandit Ron Boy
The Deadly Dungeon Ron Roy
The Empty Envelope Ron Roy
Diary of An Early American Boy 1805 Eric Sloane
The Green Book of Stories Tom Longano
Summa Contra Gentiles St. Thomas Aquinas
Military Drones Alexander Stilwell
Predator Richard Whittle

Local Libraries
Databases [American History Online - Britannica Online]

American History Online
Spanning more than 500 years of political, military, social, and cultural history, the American History Online database provides subject entries, biographies, primary sources, images and videos, maps and charts, and timelines to produce a virtual library of American history for students and researchers.

Ancient and Medieval History Online
Ancient and Medieval History Online provides thorough coverage of nine civilizations – ancient Egypt, ancient Mesopotamia, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, ancient and medieval Africa, medieval Christendom, the Americas, ancient and medieval Asia, and the Islamic Empire. Coverage from prehistory to 1500. subject entries, biographies, primary sources, images and videos, maps and charts, and timelines.

Animal Diversity Web
Animal Diversity Web (ADW) is an online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology at the University of Michigan. ADW is an online encyclopedia of the natural history of animals.

The Annals of American History
Over 2,000 primary source documents on American history.

Birds of the World
A comprehensive database consisting of Cornell University’s Birds of the World database with over 10,000 species, plus a wide array of audio and visual enhancements. Visit the library to preview and obtain the user id and password.

Britannica Online Reference Database
Includes the Encyclopedia Britannica (high school), Compton’s by Britannica (middle school), and BritannicaElementary encyclopedia. Contains a wide variety of accurate articles matched to grade level. Video and audio clips are provided for some inquiries, as well as recommended and quality checked Web sites. Password required. Obtain from library staff.

Databases [Cia World Factbook - Loeb Classical Library]

CIA World Factbook
The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. Our Reference tab includes maps of the major world regions, as well as Flags of the World, a Physical Map of the World, a Political Map of the World, a World Oceans map, and a Standard Time Zones of the World map

Gale Databases
Over 35 databases offered by Gale (in the state of Maryland) on everything from books and authors, car repair, business, criminal justice, economics, etc. Click on link above: Then click on your county, click on the database, and you will be able to search the database.
Some of the databases will require you to enter your public library card number and pin.

JSTOR Academic Journal Articles
Intended for high school students and faculty members. Access to a large database of important scholarly journals. All subjects represented. Passwords to access database and set up account available from the librarian.

Loeb Classical Library 
All of the 520 volumes of the Loeb Classical Library, the standard Latin and Greek texts of classical works are available online. Bi-lingual, with the original Latin or Greek text along with English translations. Obtain password from library staff

Databases [Map Databases - Twayne's Authors Series]

 

GIS Geography Maps Collection
No password required. Large database of U.S. and World maps.

The Spanish Reference Center
Encyclopedias in Spanish, advanced and basic.

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
1500 professional philosophers have produced a high-quality and authoritative reference work on all aspects of philosophy.

Twayne’s Authors Series
Offers in-depth introductions to the lives and works of writers, the history and influence of literary movements and to the development of literary genres. This online series features the content of nearly 600 books that comprise three print series—United States AuthorsEnglish Authors, and World Authors—each of which was carefully coordinated with input from librarians and educators to include authors universally studied in high school and colleges. A starting point for research papers on literary works and figures, special projects and presentations.

Reference Links

Evaluating Web Sources – Is your web source reliable? This will help you find out.

Research Paper Writing Guide – A research paper presents the results of your investigations on a selected topic. This helps you to do that. MLA format

Sailor  –  Sailor is a project of Maryland’s public libraries that provides an extensive collection of research databases for the use of Maryland public library customers.

Bibliography and Citations
Research Basics Course

Library Staff


Library and Information Services
  • James Nelson
  • 301.365.0227 ext. 133
  • jnelson@heights.edu
Library Technician
  • Julie Gilak
  • 301.365.0227 ext. 133
  • jgilak@heights.edu