The Library
Serving the information, research, and recreational reading needs of the St. Joseph’s Academy community
ONLINE DATABASES, include the SJA materials catalog, full-text magazine and newspaper articles, literary criticism, social issues position articles, etc.
Web Collection Plus
This is the library catalog; it contains the records for all the books in the library and is searchable by author, title, subject, keyword, call number, and series.
Pro-Quest Databases
For off campus access to the Pro-Quest databases, go to http://proquestk12.com:
Enter password twice, click on "My Products Page," then choose the database you want.
ProQuest Direct [Platinum]
This online periodical database of over 1400 full-text magazine and journal titles may be searched by using keywords, publications, or by browsing general topics.[ProQuest] SIRS Researcher
This database has thousands of full-text articles about social, scientific, health, historic, business, economic, political, and global issues, selected from 1500 publications.[ProQuest] Learning: Literature
This database provide a wealth of information for students writing research papers on literature subjects.
Bloom's and Gale Databases
For off-campus access to Bloom's and Gale databases below, type in ID/Password when prompted.
ASK YOUR TEACHER or stop by the LIBRARY for the ID/Password.
Bloom’s Literary Reference Online
This database contains the full texts of all the Bloom’s literature criticism books and much more. Use it when researching literary topics.
Gale Databases include the following:1. Gale Discovering Collection: Use this database when researching Literature, History, Biographies, Science, and Social Studies.
2. Gale Opposing Viewpoints:
Use this database to find pro/con arguments when researching social issues, database topics and controversial subjects.3. Gale Literature Resource Center: research authors, works, literary criticism and other literature topics.
4. Gale Global Issues in Context: research news, country information, international issues, etc.
5. History Resource Center: U.S
6. History Resource Center: World
The Library
is a special part of the learning environment. It is a place for investigation and research, for study and for personal enrichment. The library’s collections support and enhance the curriculum with materials appropriate to varying abilities and interests. The professional staff is available to assist all students in locating and using information resources. A coin-operated copier is available for student use.
LIBRARY HOURS:
Monday through Thursday - 6:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday – 6:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
LIBRARY STAFF
Sr. Barbara Payne, CPPS
Head Librarian
bpayne@stjosephacademy.org
Sr. Pauline Komrska, CSJ
Assistant Librarian
pkomrska@stjosephacademy.org
• Come to the library to research your topics for assignments.
• Come to the library to study or do homework.
• Come to the library to find a quiet study place; it is the only guaranteed quiet place on campus.
• Come to the library to relax and read a book, magazine, or newspaper.
