Reference and Referral

If you need help finding books or articles, please ask one of our librarians for help. They are happy to help students locate resources in the library or help find the materials at another library. Students can schedule time with librarians for personalized on-line and print research sessions.

Books

The Smith Library has over 11,000 general, Judaic, and reference books available for reading and research.

Books can be located in the library's on-line catalog, which is available on the library computers.

Books can be checked out for two weeks and then renewed; there is an overdue charge of $.05 a day.

Periodicals

The Smith Library receives many literary, news, and entertainment magazines. Students can use the library to read any newspaper or periodical. Periodicals are saved for one year.

Searchable Databases

Periodical databases -ProQuest, EbscoHost, and Electric Library  and two online encyclopedias -Encyclopedia Britannica and World Book Encyclopedia- are available on the School network. In addition, the library offers web-based access to GaleNet, including Galenet Literature Resource Center and Galenet History Resource Center,  FactsOnFile,  Oxford English Dictionary and CD-ROM access to Encyclopedia Judaica.

Videos

The Smith Library has over 400 VHS videos, DVDs, and music CD's available for classroom use. The collection includes a wide-range of general and Jewish films and documentaries.

Multimedia Equipment

The library loans out Proxima desktop projectors and digital cameras to Milken Community High School faculty and staff.

Computers and Word Processors

The Smith Library has 22 computer stations available for accessing its online catalog, researching electronic resources and the Web, word processing, and more. Students need to have the appropriate logon and password to get on the network and to print. The library also have 9 AlphaSmart 3000 portable word processors for loan to students and teachers.

Copies

The library has a copy machine, and copies are $.10 each.