Library Media Center

Destiny Discover (OPAC - Online Catalog)

FACTS

• Issues and Controversies in American History
• World News Digest, Today's Science,  Complete Facts on File Collection

Gale Virtual Reference Library

Provides access to more than 1,000 electronic reference eBooks in virtually all subject areas including health, science, art, history, biography, business, etc.

JSTOR

JSTOR is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping the scholarly community discover,use, and build upon a wide range of intellectual content in a trusted digital archive.  JSTOR now has a universal Novi password.  See Mrs. Bratney.

Michigan e-Library

• ERIC, LegalTrac, and Learn a Test , NoveList
• MeL Advanced Search.

Learning Express Library by MEL

Advanced Placement Prep, ACT Prep, Skills Improvement
Programs and Career Placement Exams.

If the link does not take you directly to the Learning Express Library, follow these instructions:

1. Go to www.mel.org
2. Select eResources
3. Scroll down and select the letter "L" and select:  LearningExpress Library
4. Click on College Admissions Test Preparation
5. Register or sign in to get access to Advanced Placement Reviews, SAT Prep, GED and much more

SIRS

Information (pros and cons) on trending controversial topics.

Science in Context

Science in Context provides information on all of today's most exciting scientific concepts.

Global Issues in Context

Global Issues in Context offers international viewpoints on a broad spectrum of global issues, topics, and current events.

World History in Context

World History in Context provides contextual information on the most important people, events, & topics in World History.

19th Century U.S. Newspapers

• A collection of most 19th Century U.S. Newspapers in their original formats.  Includes advertisements, political cartoons, speeches, etc.

Historical News and Newspapers (Proquest)

• New York Times
• Chicago Daily Tribune
• Christian Science Monitor
• The Wall Street Journal

Liberty Magazine

Contains entire collection of Liberty: A Weekly for Everybody - heavily visual and artistic newspaper meant to both inform and entertain.

Smithsonian Collections Online

Includes full archives of Smithsonian and Air & Space magazines back to 1970, in addition to several aggregated collections of  Smithsonian resources. 

Sources in U.S. History (The American Revolution)

Writings on the American Revolution by those who lived it.

Sources in U.S. History (The Civil War)

Dynamic collection of primary documents from the Civil War era.

Sources in U.S. History (Slavery in America)

Authentic writings and documents from many perspectives during time of Slavery in America.

Times Digital Archive

The complete archive of the Times of London newspaper back to 1785.

McKaig Debate Research Resources

IB World History (SL & HL) Research Resources

Harbar IB Art Research Resources

AP Research Resources

IB Business Research Resources

IB Sports, Health & Exercise Research Resources

10th Grade ELA Social Norms Research Resources

Mr. White Detroit History Research Resources

Mr. White Detroit History Books

9th Grade ELA Argumentative Essay Research Resources

Esbrook Little Big History Project Resources

Novi Public Library

If you've got a library card, this is one of the easiest ways to access materials, through their online portals like Overdrive and Hoopla. 

Audible free teen collection

Free collection of current teen audiobooks available during the COVID-19 school outages.

School Library Journal List of Free Web Comics

List of web comics available for free. Some are complete and have been turned into full graphic novels. Scroll down to YA section.

Lit2Go

Lots of classics to read for free

Project Gutenberg

Classics and older texts 

Noodlebib

Noodletools - online tools to help you craft your bibliography in MLA or APA.  Use school subscription for premium access.

Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Perdue

Online Writing Lab at Purdue (OWL) - Go to online reference for citation and bibliography tips in all formats.

Turn It In

Submit your document(s) to verify proper citations. You will need the password and class ID from your teacher.

MeLCat Requests

MeLCat is an online catalog service that allows patrons of participating libraries to borrow materials - books, movies, music, and more - from all over Michigan and have them delivered to their home library.

Due to COVID-19, Novi High School is not participating with MeLCat for the 2020-2021 school year, however, if you have a current Novi Public Library Card, you may request & check out books through the Novi Public Library:

1. Enter the Title of the Book in the search bar and click on Find It. 
2. Select the book you wish to request and click on GET THIS FOR ME.
3. Select Novi Public Library from the Library drop down box.   Enter your name, your Novi Public Library Card Number and click on Place Hold. 
4. You will receive a message that the book has been requested and will be delivered to the Check Out Desk at the Novi Public Library when it is ready for pickup.   

Novi Public Library

Novi Public Library provides the resources and programs to support the educational, cultural, informational and recreational needs of its diverse community.

Book Request Form

If there is a book you would like the media center staff to consider purchasing, please fill out the form. Thank you!

Flipgrid Book Reviews -See our Flipgrid Book Reviews submitted during the school year:

2020-2021 School Year by Genre 

March 2020 Reading Month  

NHS Library Media Center CoVID/Social Distancing Plan 

(beginning Sept. 2020 and continuing until return to Phase 6 )

What do students need to be successful during a pandemic?

• Continued and uninterrupted access to high-quality, librarian curated resources (digital and print)
• Continued and frequent access to their school librarian
• To know that their school library is a safe place
• To know that their relationships with the librarian, library paraprofessionals and school library are at the center for all planning and decision making in this process

Safety Protocols

• All library staff will wear appropriate facial coverings and support students’ use of facial coverings as required by the school district.
• Library staff will eliminate the availability of typically shared items (staplers, scissors, writing utensils) as per the recommendations of the MI Safe Schools Roadmap.
• Library staff will follow district protocol for disinfecting materials and/or equipment between use of groups.
• Library staff will follow guidelines published by the REALM study for individuals to check out and use print books and other physical library materials. (See below for details.)
• Library staff will help coordinate the arrangement of library furniture to support social distancing and district policies.
• Library staff will support the hanging of signage to promote hand sanitizing and social distancing in the school library.
• Library staff will support the marking of six foot intervals in the school library where appropriate per the school district’s policy.
• Library volunteers will not be utilized until social distancing protocols are no longer necessary.
• School librarians will travel to classrooms or provide virtual instruction per district policies.
• Library can be utilized by students for drop-in purposes using an electronic pass system. 
  • Teachers will check shared document for an indicator of currently available spots for students.
  • Teachers will add students names to document as a form of electronic pass.
  • Students will check in at the circulation desk and be directed to an appropriate work station or reminded of social distancing policies for book browsing.
  • Spots available for drop in students will be limited to 5 for book browsing, 7 for computer use/printing, 5 for solo study
• Areas for class signup will be reduced in number and expanded in size to allow for proper social distancing.
  • Staff computer lab will be available with all seats facing in the same direction.
  • Areas 1 & 3 will be combined to allow for 16-18 student stations facing in the same direction.
• Staff and student book clubs will be conducted virtually until such time that social distancing is no longer required.

Materials Checkout:

• Students will be encouraged to request books and place holds rather than browse the shelves for materials.
  • Training video and/or directions for how to place holds will be available to all staff and students.
• Ready books will be pulled by library staff and delivered to classrooms for hybrid students. Virtual students will be provided an opportunity for curbside pick-up and return of print materials during each weekday afternoon.
• Hybrid students may be signed up by their teachers to allow drop in time to browse for books on an individual basis and will follow social distancing rules and guidelines as posted. A max of 5 students will be allowed to be signed up for book browsing at any given time.
  • Students will be instructed to place any materials that they have made contact with during the browsing process on a quarantine cart so that those materials will be quarantined for the following 4 days.
• Per the recommendation of the REALM study, all returned materials will be quarantined for 4 days before they are shelved/available for request.
• Students will be encouraged to utilize digital resources that are available, both for research purposes as well as for independent reading.
  • Digital resources can be accessed from the HS Library Media Center website.
• Staff will be encouraged to continue to check out equipment and materials from the LMC, placing holds in Destiny or sending requests in advance whenever possible.

Instruction

• School librarian will participate in hybrid learning programs and will curate high-quality digital resources aligned to the curriculum.
• School librarian will use best practices for blended and remote learning to engage students, providing comparable options for virtual students.
• School librarian will continue to participate in curriculum planning and opportunities to share knowledge and ideas around the use and effectiveness of digital tools and resources that support learning.
• School librarian will build diverse collections of resources to support teaching and learning around equity and implicit bias, social-emotional learning, and culturally responsive education.
• School librarian will participate in training in chosen digital systems and tools.  School librarian will support professional development of other educators in using digital eResources and tools.
• School librarian will support student learning through teaching and providing resources to support accelerated and differentiated learning to support diverse academic and social emotional needs
• School librarian can support identification and procurement of tools and materials to support differentiation, intervention, and remote learning, based on students’ needs.
• School librarian can support integration of high quality digital tools and resources that are appropriate and sustainable at each grade level.  School librarians can support increasing teachers’ and students’ familiarity with online learning in case of a return to remote instruction. 
• School librarian can support orienting school staff to available eResources and tools.