Project 3: The Patron Act

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By: Richa rd Spara

Transcript of Project 3: The Patron Act

  • 1. By: Richard Spara

2. 3.

  • You can checkout books, DVDs, and CDs. and more
  • Audio books are available
  • There is Hooked on Phonics for parents to checkout to help their children learn to read
  • If English is a problem they have many other languages to provide
  • Plus a vast selection of newspapers from major cities and tons of magazines to enjoy

4. Computer Access

  • Children, Students, Adults can go on the internet
  • Students can use it to research for school assignments
  • You can browse the library catalog
  • If you have a laptop you can access the internet through it also

5. Online References/Databases

  • World Book Encyclopedia
  • Mergent Online
  • California Libraries Catalog
  • Full Text General
  • Business and Health Magazines-EbscoHost
  • Greenwood Daily Life Online/World Cultures Today
  • Newspaper Articles-Newsbank
  • Literature Resources-Literature Resource Center
  • Proquest/LA Times
  • Reference USA, and California Statistics-Rand

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  • This is a great place to assist you with research projects with many reference tools. The reference tools are as follows:
  • Encyclopedias
  • Dictionaries
  • World Atlases
  • Almanacs
  • Microfilm
  • And much more

The Reference Desk 7.

  • A great thing about the library is we all can grab a book and read along. The library offers community programs for all ages and the programs are as follows:
  • The childrens program provides story times for preschool children
  • An annual Summer Reading Celebration with a "Read Aloud/Read Along" component for pre-readers
  • Teen Services aims to educate, entertain, and encourage teens to make the library an important part of their lives.
  • Library hosts an ongoing book discussion club
  • Plus more

Cant We All Just Get a Book 8. Jobs Are Hard to Come BySo Be Prepared

  • Vocational guides
  • Occupational study guides
  • Entrance exam study guides
  • School reviews & ratings
  • College Blue Book
  • Local college & education catalogs

9. The Library Has So Many UsesI Betcha Cant Choose Just One