New Online Databases 2010-2011

All our databases can be found on the Mepham H.S.Website under the Library tab, click on Online Resources or go to this direct link https://owa.bmchsd.k12.ny.us/owa/redir.aspx?C=6e6bf65d4e25441ab20bb213838fdc99&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.bellmore-merrick.k12.ny.us%2flibraryresources%2fmepham.html. The passwords and usernames for all our databases for 2010-2011 are in the school library. NOTE: Some of the interfaces have changed (most notably Gale Student Resource Center and Gale Opposing Viewpoints) so the format might look different on a few of these databases, but rest assured they continue to provide the same great information).

Bitstrips for Schools Bitstrips is groundbreaking web-based software that engages students in reading and writing using a medium they love – Comics! Our easy, fun and social tools empower any student to create amazing comics, and provides an exciting new way to teach your curriculum. Great for making political cartoons!
NOTE: In order to use this database Shari Stack needs to set up individual teacher accounts. Once you have an account, you will set up your class list and students will be given a unique classroom code and individual password to log in. If you are interested, please see Shari Stack.

Current Issues: Health (H. W. Wilson) From eating disorders to food safety, from alternative medicine to cloning, from euthanasia to travel and health. This is a resource to enrich your understanding of issues at the leading edge of health and medicine.

Welcome Class of 2014!

We are officially open for business... The school library is open from 7:30 AM until 3:30 PM, unless otherwise posted. All students are welcome to use the library during any free period, lunch, or after school. A photocopier is available for student use at $.10 a copy. All freshman will sign in at the Circulation Desk upon arrival during 5th period. Students will respect each other, the faculty, and staff. Students will respect the library resources and equipment.

Borrowing Materials... Books may be taken out for 3 weeks. Books may be renewed twice. Reference books and books on reserve do not circulate. Periodicals may be taken out with the permission of the Librarian. There is a $.05 per-day charge for overdue books.

Closed ... temporarily!

The Mepham High School Library will be closed on Tuesday, September 7 and Wednesday, September 8, 2010. We will reopen on Monday, September 13, 2010. The reason... Destiny... our new library automation system (otherwise known as the OPAC, also known as the computer program we need to check out books)!