Hours: 7:30 AM - 3:45 PM

Minimum Day Hours: 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

PHS Database List

Database Name Description User Name Password ABC-CLIO Social Science Database for Research irvine library Britannica School Contains encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research. phsiusd irvine Culture Grams Access to country reports that go beyond mere facts and figures to deliver a one-of-a-kind perspective on daily life and culture. In-depth reports covering 200+ countries, the United States, and Canada. irvinecg irvine eBook Central eBook subscription database (over 12,000 titles) to support multiple subject areas (English Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, Information Literacy and Technology). Users must create their own login while on the district network. Once they create it, they can remotely and log in. History Study Center A virtual library of information, housing over 40,000 documents that showcase historical events and provide students, historians, and professional researchers with access to historical reference materials. irvschdist irvine Library of Congress Digital Collections A database that gives you access to print, pictorial and audio-visual collections No login required No password required Noodletools Tools for Note-Taking, Outlining, and Creating Citations Same as network login Same as network login Oxford English Dictionary The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is widely regarded as the accepted authority on the English language. It is an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of 600,000 words— past and present—from across the English-speaking world. OED90California accessCali Orange County Public Library Online Databases, eBooks, Audio Books OCPL Card Number OCPL Card Number Overdrive eBooks and Audio Book Collection Same as network login Same as network login Proquest eLibrary Offers more than 2,000 full-text sources. Includes magazines, newspapers, books, television/radio transcripts, maps, pictures, and audio/video clips. It is a general reference tool and delivers one of the largest general reference collections of periodical and digital media content. irvschdist irvine Proquest Learning: Literature ProQuest Learning: Literature delivers more than 180,000 searchable works of literature from medieval times to the present. Students can find author biographies, contemporary criticism, reviews, and multimedia resources organized into more than 3,000 Author Pages. It also includes 100+ searchable full-text literary journals and magazines for the latest in literary criticism. irvschdist irvine SIRS Discoverer SIRS Discoverer is a multidisciplinary database. All newspaper, magazine and reference content is 100% full text, editorially-selected and indexed from over 2,200 reliable, high-quality domestic and international sources. irvinesd irvine SIRS Issues Researcher Issues Researcher provides background and current analysis necessary for the research and understanding of 356+ current and pervasive Leading Issues. Analysis and opinions cover the pros and cons on the most researched and debated social issues. irvinesd irvine TeachingBooks A database that has resources to match books including some author interviews, audio portions, activities and lesson plans. Educator use only. Register with your IUSD email. What Should I Read Next? Enter a book title you like and the site will analyze a database of real readers' favorite books to provide book recommendations and suggestions for what to read next. No login required No password required

Great Places to Find Images and Sounds for Projects

Artstor Provides access to more than a million art, architecture, and photographic images in public collections. Creative Commons Image Search Find images that you free to use and remix across multiple open archive sites. Freesound Freesound is a collaborative database of Creative Commons Licensed sounds. OpenClipArt Openclipart is a site with public domain digital drawings. PEXELS Videos Free videos to use in projects. All videos are licensed under the Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license. This means you can edit or change the videos. Photos For Class The World's easiest way to search for safe, creative commons images and cite them. Pixabay A site with hundreds of thousands of free photos and clipart free to use for any purpose.

Services

The Bulldog Learning Commons and Student Union is designed to be central to student life at Portola High School. Our vision is to support all PHS students in an engaging, collaborative and innovative space. The commons provides resources in a variety of formats to help PHS students be successful in school and athletics and to pursue personal interests. The Bulldog Learning Commons is open throughout the school day Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM including lunch and break. The Student Commons and Student Union has the following services available for students:

Chromebook laptops for check-out while in the commons

Wireless Internet access

Printing

Comfortable furniture and study spaces

Student collaboration spaces

Novels and textbooks as required by course sequences

High interest fiction and nonfiction books

Support in conducting research

Available databases: ABC‐CLIO, Proquest and Encyclopedia Britannica

Makerspace/Innovation Lab

Technology Responsible Use Agreement

Parents and students must sign off each year on the Technology Responsible Use Policy before computers or laptops may be used at school. This signed policy will allow the students to use the Internet, Google Apps for Education and Office 365 at school. School computers and resources are to be used for school assignments and research, including printing. All sites accessed must be appropriate for school. Ethical use of information and copyright law should be followed by students.

Textbook Policies

Students are responsible for keeping textbooks issued to them in good condition. Students should check textbooks carefully for damages at the time of issuance. Any damage or problems must be reported to library staff within two weeks of check-out. After this time, the student is responsible for any damage and a fine may be assessed. Students should write their name on the inside front cover of the textbook to prevent it from being mixed up with classmate’s books. Fines for repair are assessed when books are returned with damages. Books that are returned with stains, mildew, mold or water damage will be obsoleted as a total loss and full replacement price of the book will be charged. Textbooks returned after the end of the semester in which they are due may incur a late charge. Fines will be assessed for the following textbook damages:

Missing or defaced barcode

Writing or highlighting on the pages of the book

Broken binding

Missing or torn pages

Cover damage or excessive wear

Water damage, mold or mildew

Book Covers

Students should cover textbooks to protect them from damage. Grocery store paper bags are perfect for this and offer the best protection. Do not use sticky, stretchy or adhesive covers on books. These types of covers damage the outside of the book and binding and a rebinding fine will be charged.

Lost Books

Students are responsible for paying the replacement cost of all lost books. Books purchased new or used from another source (i.e. Amazon) will not be accepted as a replacement for the original book. Students should contact the student commons staff as soon as they realize a book is lost so that we can check to see if it has been returned.

Refunds

If found, a partial refund will be issued for books that were reported as lost and paid for within a year when returned in good, usable condition before student graduation.

Nondiscrimination Statement

The Irvine Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities including membership in student clubs shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, actual or potential parental, family, or marital status, or the exclusion of any person because of pregnancy or related conditions, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

The District does not discriminate in enrollment in or access to any of the activities and programs available. Admission to these programs is based on age appropriateness, class space, interest, aptitude, and prerequisite coursework where applicable. The lack of English skills shall not be a barrier to admission to or participation in the District’s activities and programs. The Irvine Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.*

*The full Nondiscrimination statement can be found at iusd.org and Board Policy 5145.3