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Pleasant Plains
High School

217.626.1044 (Library ext. 126)


 

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Databases
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Issues & Controversies @ Facts.com
* Offers analysis and explanation for hundreds of controversial topics, with specual features like expert interviews, statistical overviews, select newspaper editorials, editorial cartoons, primary documents, a directory of organizations and curriculum/study aids.

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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.

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SIRS Researcher
* Offers relevant, credible articles that reflect a variety of perspectives on over 100 current issues. Other information sources available within SIRS Researcher include: printable research documents,

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Encyclopedia Britannica
* Provides a search and directory featuring Encyclopedia Britannica, the Web's best sites, news, magazines and more.

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eLibrary
* Offers access to a variety of magazines, journals, & newspaper articles through an easy to use interface.
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FirstSearch
* A collection of databases with a wide variety of subject areas.  Some fulltext resources are available. 



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.
-Display a "print version" for an item listed as "Not Checked Out."
-Print a copy and write your name & homeroom.
-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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