Overview of library website:
Go to whs.westbrookctschools.org
Under “Student Resources” scroll down to Library Media Center
This is the Library Media Center website where you will find:
Links to Destiny, Resources, Citing Sources, Databases, Westbrook Public Library link, , Uconn ECE student Library Access and so much more!
Destiny
Accessing Library Catalog: There is a link on the Library Homepage “Destiny,”
Or simply type in the address bar: http://wps-destiny
Examples of Library books labeled in our Library
Fiction books are labeled LAN and PB LAN
Note: Reference books and Non-Fiction are housed together is labeled 237 LAN Reference is labeled REF 237 LAN
Biography 92 JOH
Collective Biography 921 JOH
You can check out library books for two weeks, unless you need extra time.
Books can also be renewed.
Database Link
How to access ResearchITCT?
Through ResearchIT CT, a core level of information resources including secured access to licensed databases is available to every citizen in Connecticut. Magazines and Journals, Newspapers/Images, History/Biography, Law, Health and Science, E-Reference Books and Reading, and Research for Teachers.
When accessing this site from home, in order to conduct research, you will need to enter your library card. Your Westbrook Public Library card number is what you will need to enter. From school, any educational setting, such as the public library, you can access ResearchIT CT without your library card. Databases on all disciplines are housed at ResearchIT CT.
Citing Sources
You will find that your search results from ResearchITCT and our other databases, the citing will be done for you. If you decide not to use ResearchITCT, then you will need to cite sources on your own. A helpful link on the HS library website that will assist you with citing is the Citing Sources link. Listed are Knightcite and EasyBib.
English classes use MLA on the works cited pages.
Social Studies classes use either MLA or Chicago style for citing sources.
Science classes will use MLA or APA for citing sources.
Always check with your teacher to see which style they prefer. Teachers usually include this on their assignment.
KnightCite is a web based citation generator hosted by the Calvin College Hekman Library that formats bibliographic information per academic standards for use in research papers and scholarly works. It has become a popular tool among high school and college students seeking help formatting bibliographies and citations. In addition to Calvin, many other university libraries refer students to this web site. Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. uses the 8th ed. of MLA, 6th ed. of APA, and 17th ed. of Chicago (9th ed. Turabian).
EasyBib is an intuitive information literacy platform that provides citation, note taking, and research tools that are easy-to-use and educational. EasyBib is not only accurate, fast, and comprehensive, but helps educators teach and students learn how to become effective and organized researchers. You are able to create citations and scan your paper for plagiarism and grammar errors. Generate citations in MLA, APA & Chicago formats for your bibliography Save time by making a Works Cited page automatically! EasyBib cites according to the 8th and 7th ed. of MLA, 7th ed. of APA, and 16th and 17th ed. of Chicago (9th ed. Turabian).
