Library

Pleasant Plains
High School

217.626.1044 (Library ext. 126)

Online Resources__________________________________

Databases

* = password required

*Examines great writers, important works, memorable characters, and influential movements & events in world literature.

Chronicle Occupational Briefs
* Offers Chronicle Occupational Briefs present information on more than 2,000 occupational titles, including 650 comprehensive occupational descriptions, ranging from those that require a high school diploma or less, through professional careers.

World Book Encyclopedia Online
* Provides a search and directory featuring World Book Encyclopedia, including access to news, magazines, authoritative websites, and more.

WorldBook-ToolsToSucceed.pdf

* This collection of databases provides thorough access to information related to a history of the following eras:

FirstSearch
* A collection of databases with a wide variety of subject areas. Some fulltext resources are available.

INFOTRAC

SIRS Researcher
* Offers relevant, credible articles that reflect a variety of perspectives on over 100 current issues.

Newspaper links - Central Illinois

Note: National newspapers, such as New York Times and the Chicago Tribune are available via Infotrac database, above. Only newspapers local to Central Illinois are linked below.

Bloomington's Pantagraph

Library Catalogs

Web Collection
Pleasant Plains High School OPAC. If this link is not functioning, most of the collection is searchable via the RSA link below, use the "Change Database" link and select "Pleasant Plains CUSD 8" from the list.

RSA
Online catalog of resources available from through interlibrary loan. To request an item:
-Search the database for the item you need.
-Click on the book title to display the full record (i.e. what libraries own the book).
-Print a copy of the record and write your name, homeroom, & the date at the top.
-Submit your request to the librarian.

Lincoln Library
Access holdings available through the public library of Springfield, IL. Students with a library card from Prairie Skies Public library can check out materials from Lincoln Library, but the materials can also be requested through interlibrary loan.

Lincoln Land Community College
Access holdings available through Lincoln Land Community College's library. Lincoln Land's library will issue a library card to patrons (students or a responsible adult) with a driver's liscense.

State of Illinois Library Catalog (SILC)
A Statewide union catalog that integrates WorldCat and the Illinois Library Systems' local consortial online public access catalogs (OPACs), to provide both shelf status and interlibrary loan capabilities in a single searchable interface.

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Pleasant Plains, IL
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