Welcome to the IHS Library
Summer Library Hours:
6/2-4, 9-11, 24-26
7:30am-2:30pm
Upcoming Lunch with an Author Day:
5/19 Victoria Aveyard about Red Queen

In a world divided by blood, seventeen-year-old Red thief Mare Barrow discovers she possesses dangerous, elite-like lightning powers, forcing her to navigate a treacherous Silver court, fuel a rebellion, and survive devastating betrayal by the royal family.
READING RESOURCES
Link for Print Books (not on clever.com)
RESEARCH RESOURCES
at clever.com
![]() EBSCO
Explora High School Research filters well for research, but there are many databases, including help finding books and help finding careers
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![]() ProQuest
The eLibrary is usually the most useful
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Gale Virtual Reference Library
See below the FactCite section for the many different resources available in this digital resource library
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![]() Online encyclopedia in English and Spanish
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NOT at clever.com
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This has great biographies, mythology resources, and historical resources.
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RESEARCH FUN:
Deeper Dive into GVRL / GALE|
Gale In Context: Environmental Studies Academic articles, videos, case studies, and more on topics in environmental studies |
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Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints Continuously updated information and opinions cover hot issues |
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Peterson's Test and Career Prep A leading provider of test preparation resources and college search tools. |
Other Helpful Links
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For Students:
These links will help you find books you want to read and things like videos about or by the author. I love the videos and audio recordings of the author reading part of their book, too. If you find an interesting book we don't have yet, I'll order it!
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This website has so many ways to find good books! You can search by topic or just find books by exploring different lists. One of my favorite lists is the "Reluctant Reader" list. It has so many fun books! Please explore, find a great book, and let me know if we don't have a book you want to read! - Ms. Whitehouse
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For Teachers:
One-stop resources for books you are teaching or encouraging students to read. The resources include author and illustrator interviews, lesson plans, and other enrichment content.
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Great Learning Guides and more!
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Useful items clustered into one space!
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Driver's Permit Practice Test |
(Easybib Add-on will do this for you!! Check out OWL Purdue for more ideas)
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Help for research papers and MLA formatting.
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Library Mission:
The mission of the Independence High School Library is to provide an inviting learning environment and a dynamic, student-centered library media program in order to promote life-long learning, information literacy skills, collaboration within the learning community, and a passion for personal growth among students and staff alike.
Librarian, Tanya Whitehouse – [email protected]

Library Hours:
Monday - Friday:
8:30 - 4:30 pm
Lunch:
Usually 3 times per week, based on availability



















