Resources

The Springfield Central Library can help teachers locate materials and plan research projects and papers. We also teach research skills, including evaluation of internet sources, correct citation format, and creation of Works Cited pages. Finally, we help students discover young adult and classical literature and nonfiction that interests them.

The Springfield Central Library promotes the importance of recreational reading school-wide and can serve as consultants on internet use, safety, and ethics; copyright law, and web 2.0/3.0 tools. Should classroom teachers wish to incorporate more outside reading into their curricula, we can also help them to locate literature pairings.

Catalogs and Databases

Open Destiny Discover
This is the primary home page for the SCHS library, where you can find Library announcements, the library catalog, curated collections, and direct links to library materials and resources.

Log on to the SCHS Library Catalog (Find "Springfield Central High")
The SCHS Library catalog is accessible online for searching book titles available at the library.

Log on to the GALE CENGAGE Learning Database
The GALE® Databases are full-text databases that feature a wide variety of content from academic journals and general magazines, with a target audience of students using academic, public and school libraries.

Boston Public Library Online Database Access
Any resident of Massachusetts who is over the age of 13 and possesses a valid email address may register for a free BPL e-card. If you need additional magazine articles, newspaper archives, and/or advanced journal or literary criticism sources, this is the location for you. Follow the instructions on the website, enter an original four-digit PIN, and then check your email for your e-card number. Access the journal collection here.