Library Media Center

The Library Media Center (LMC) is located in the Father John J. Farrington Building across from the high school. The Library Media Center is fully automated with 17 computer stations with Internet and printer access. With a collection of over 7,000 volumes, 1,000 reference materials, and 400 videos/DVDs, the LMC provides a diverse collection of materials for student research needs and personal interest.  The Library Media Center is to be used for educational purposes only and respect for others is to be strictly adhered to.

Guidelines for Use:

Hours:  Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

  • Students may use the LMC independently before school, during lunch periods, and after school
  • Students will need a pass to visit the LMC if not accompanying a class
  • The student ID card serves a their library card and must be present in order to check out materials
  • Internet use is allowed following the guidelines of the Computer Network Acceptable Use Policy
  • Books and periodicals may be checked out for two weeks
  • Students must pay for lost or damaged library materials or equipment
  • Students must log on using assigned user names and passwords in order to use these computers.

Database Access:

The Library Media Center maintains a number of databases that students can access on and off campus. All library materials are listed on Athena, an online catalog (look for the purple icon on the desktop). For instructions on how to use Athena, please ask the librarian.

Our school subscribes to SIRS ProQuest databases “Targeted Resources for Research and Learning”, excellent for doing research, especially for Social Studies.  They are available online, at school as well as home. 

To access these databases:

Go to this link: http://www.proquestk12.com
Login ID: 180399
Password: 21601

Click on the orange button on the left marked “SIRS Products”.  In the window that opens, click ‘SIRS Knowledge Source” to view links to these databases.

Other databases available for use: 

  • ProQuest Research Library: To find full-text newspaper and magazine articles:
  1. Click on this link: http://www.tcfl.org/databases/display.php?mode=1&id=26
  2. Click on the link on the bottom, “ProQuest Research Library”
  3. Type in the number on your Maryland Public Library card
  4. Click on the “GO” button
  5. You are now on the ProQuest site and you can search for articles by subjects, name, and/or specific publication.
  • Literature Resource Center: 
    Database of literary criticism, author and other background information on various literary works accessible with a Maryland Public Library card.

Instructions for using Literature Resource Center:

  1. Go to: http://www.tcfl.org/databases/display.php?mode=1&id=32
  2. Click on the link, “Gale Literature Resource Center”
  3. You must then type in a valid Eastern Shore Library card number
  4. Click “Proceed”
  5. Searches can be done by Author, Title, or Keyword
  6. For works of criticism, click on the tab: “Literary Criticism, Articles, & Work Overviews

  • SAILOR http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/
    Sailor is a project of Maryland Public Libraries that leverages Internet technology to facilitate Maryland resident access to information anywhere, anytime at no charge. Click on the link above to view the variety of databases available through SAILOR. 

  • Science Resource Center:  http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/cgi-bin/gale?DB=SciRC
    (accessible only with a Maryland Public Library card)

    Researching science topics has never been easier -- with Science Resource Center, thousands of topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures and illustrations are just a few clicks away and the latest scientific developments are covered in articles from over 200 magazines and academic journals and links to quality web sites. The database covers curriculum-related science topics and offers teachers an easy-to-use tool to identify content directly correlated to state and national standards.

  • Chesapeake Bay Program:  America’s Premier Watershed Restoration Partnership. http://www.chesapeakebay.net/
    A website of links for current information on the environment of the Chesapeake Bay.

Useful Resource Links:

Academic Educational Resources:
The following are some useful links to the local public system that can assist students with a variety of research directories and search engines:

Catholic Educational Resources: