Stivers Library Media Center
Welcome to Stivers Online Library!
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The Stivers Library Book Club for students will be held every other week on Tuesdays, during A, B and C Lunches.
Gretchen Yonata, Teen Specialist from the Dayton Metro Library, will be sharing her favorite must-read books! Students can also bring books to share. |
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Andrea M. Hirtle, Library Media Specialist |
About the Library
Library Schedule
Monday through Friday 7:50 - 3:00 p.m.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Dayton Public Schools Library Media Centers is to provide every student with a foundation for lifelong learning and ensure that students and staff are able to integrate the Ohio Standards in a variety of informational formats.
Library Services
The Library Media Center provides access to books, paperbacks, magazines, reference and audio-visual materials, as well as internet and electronic resources, to the students and staff of Stivers School for the Arts. The Librarian works collaboratively with teachers to plan lessons and provides support for various teacher-initiated projects. The Librarian provides teacher collections on request and can borrow books from other Dayton Public Schools library media centers for both students and staff members.
Library Policies and Procedures
Circulation
Materials circulate to students for two weeks. Materials circulate to faculty for six weeks.
Renewals
Students and staff members may renew materials if there is no hold on the item.
Holds
Students and staff may place holds for items that are checked out.
Overdues
If a student has a book overdue, he or she may not check out anything else until the item is returned. If the item cannot be found, it will be declared lost, and the student will have to pay for it.
Lost and damaged items
Students can pay the entire sum or make payments each week until the book has been paid for. Students can also work in the Library Media Center to pay for lost materials.
Catalogue & Resources
Catalogue
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Resources
- INFOhio - The site is an information network for Ohio Schools with resources to aid research by age group. If you plan to access these resources from home, please see the librarian for the username and password.
- EBSCOhost - EBSCOhost is an online database that provides authoritative articles related to a variety of topics the databases are split into grade level focus to assure relevant material is provided.
- Biography Reference Bank- Biography Reference Bank provides a database of biographical information on thousands of individuals from all focuses.
- Science Online - Science Online provides an interactive database of searchable articles, videos and more in relation to the topic of science.
- Power Media Plus - This is a database featuring educational video and audio resources. Please see the librarian for the password.
- Discovery Portal - provides age appropriate resources and sites to enhance students learning. The sites allow students to reinforce skills or to learn new topics while building 21st Century skills.
- ipl2 -This is an index to more than 10,000 internet resources that have been selected and evaluated by librarians.
- OhioLINK - OhioLINK provides a bridge between library catalogs and digital archives from across Ohio.
- Jurn - A curated academic search-engine, indexing 4,313 free ejournals in the arts & humanities.
Homework Help
KnowItNow24x7 - Ohio offers a statewide online library reference service called KnowItNow24x7. Staffed by librarians across the state, KnowItNow24x7 can connect students with an information professional live online any time of day or night.
Extra Resources
- ASL Pro - ASL Pro is free searchable dictionary of American Sign Language words. It shows through a video feed how to make the sign.
- The ACT - The site provides ACT Online Test Prep guides and sample tests.
- SAT Prep Help - The site provides SAT information and sample tests for each category.
- Purdue Online Writing Lab Grades 7-12 - The site provides writing resources for teachers and students in grades 7-12. The resources are part of the Purdue OWL program.
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Band
all-about-jazz
The site contains articles about Jazz and Jazz musicians.
Jazz Onln.com
The site provides a simple introduction to the world of jazz it is designed to help you easily navigate through the music’s rich history.
What is Jazz?
The site provides the ARTSEDGE lecture series by Dr. Billy Taylor. Each series is searchable by artist, style and jazz geography.
American Masters Database
The site provides an alphabetical list of the American Masters of Music. Detailed information about the individual's life and artistic accomplishments are provided as well as a portrait of the artist.
Bands and Orchestra Flashcards
The site provides interactive flashcards for various band and orchestra genres.
Choir
ChoralNet
The site provides a list of resources related to all areas of Choir. The resources can be used as reference for research or enhancement.
American Choral Director Association
The site provides educational resources that promote choral excellence through articles, research and teaching.
Dance
Dance Writing Site
The site provides a Dance Writing Library, with samples and instructions.
ABT Ballet Dictionary
The site provides a detailed definition of the words, as well as a picture of the move.
Dance Flashcards
The site provides interactive dance flashcards. The cards can be read in French or English.
Piano
Piano Flashcards
The site provides a list of interactive flashcard sets to review areas of study related to the discipline of pianos.
Piano Technicians Guild
The site provides resources about pianos for students in the form of online games and activities.
Orchestra
Orchestra Flashcards
The site provides interactive flashcards for Orchestras and Wind Bands.
English-Online (Orchestra)
The site provides detailed information, vocabulary and illustrations about the parts of a Symphonic Orchestra.
SFS Kids
The site provides an interactive learning environment related to instruments of the Orchestra. There is even feature called the music lab that teaches the language musicians use when talking to one another.
Classical Music Navigator
http://people.wku.edu/charles.smith/music/
Theatre
Theatre Flashcards
The site provides interactive flashcards related to the mechanics of theatre.
Educational Theatre Association
The site provides information and resources for theatre educators.
Ohio EdTA
The site provides a network of ideas and support for theatre educators and students.
DPS - Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
The site provides plays that have been developed by both seasoned and new playwrights.
Samuel French
The site provides plays that are searchable by category.
Playscripts
The site provides "new" plays and musicals.
American Masters Database
The site provides an alphabetical list of the American Masters of Performing Arts. Detailed information about the individual's life and artistic accomplishments are provided as well as a portrait of the artist.
Visual Arts
Dayton Visual Arts Center
The site provides information and resources for the Dayton community related to the study of visual arts.
Visual Arts Glossary
The site provides a comprehensive nine page Visual arts Glossary.
American Master Database
The site provides an alphabetical list of the American Masters of Visual Arts. Detailed information about the individual's life and artistic accomplishments are provided as well as a portrait of the artist.
Visual Arts Flashcards
The site provides interactive flashcards related to the discipline of visual arts.
Dayton Art Institute
The site provides access to information about the Dayton Art Institute. The link provided takes the user directly to a learning and resource page that contains teacher resources and project ideas for students.
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Research Helpers
Research Project Calculator
The Research Project Calculator offers students a simple and comprehensive five-step model for navigating the research process.
Citation Builders
INFOhio Citation Guide
The Citation Guide is a quick reference tool that provides information and examples of how to properly cite work.
Purdue OWL
Purdue OWL provides students with resources and examples for writing models and examples on how to site references with in a body of work.
Easy Bib
Easy Bib is an electronic Bibliography builder.
Research Models
DIALOGUE Research Model
The DIALOGUE Research Model is an information literacy guide for research. It provides steps to follow when conducting research to assure the results are authoritative and valid.
Penn Online Research Tutorial
The Penn Online Research Tool provides information on how to gather the best research materials for any type of research.
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21st Century Learning Commons
The resources available on this site provides an array of resources to help educators understand how learning has changed, adapt teaching methods and discover new ways to inspire students to think critically, solve problems, collaborate, innovate and create.
Support Materials for Teachers
The resources available on this site are student activities (including graphical organizers), tip sheets, lesson plans and links related to the steps of the research process.
Discovery Education Teachers
The resources available on this site provide teachers with the tools to develop opportunities for students to take charge of their own learning.
Discovery School -Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators is a categorized list of sites useful for enhancing curriculum and professional growth.
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