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Library

Pleasant Plains
High School

217.626.1044 (Library ext. 126)

 

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Databases
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Bloom's Literary Reference
*Examines great writers, important works, memorable characters, and influential movements & events in world literature.
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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.
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* Offers access to a variety of magazines, journals, & newspaper articles through an easy to use interface.
Britannica logo Encyclopedia Britannica
* Provides a search and directory featuring Encyclopedia Britannica, the Web's best sites, news, magazines and more.
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Facts on File: History Database Suite
* This collection of databases provides thorough access to information related to a history of the following eras:
OCLC First Search logo FirstSearch
* A collection of databases with a wide variety of subject areas.  Some fulltext resources are available. 
Infotrac logo INFOTRAC
* Provides access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
SIRS Researcher Logo SIRS Researcher
* Offers relevant, credible articles that reflect a variety of perspectives on over 100 current issues.




Library Catalogs
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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. 
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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 Catalog
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. 

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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.

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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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