What is a reference resource? Reference Resources are things that you look at to get useful information.
Reference v. the act of looking at something for information
Resource n. a thing that provides something useful
This website is a resource for locating information. Here you will find links to books, websites, databases, and magazines that are all full of information. If you find yourself in trouble, please remember that Mrs. Menges is available to help you either in person or by email. You can also "Ask a Librarian" from the public library.
While this resource is digital, please remember that we have many books in the Carolyn B. Smith Library that you may check out for your research needs as well. Sometimes there is just nothing quite like having a paper book in your hand!
Contents of Reference Resources
On this website, pages are organized by headings. Under "Home" and "Policies," there are additional pages. Here is a table of contents to help you navigate. Home- this page that you're reading right now! The "Home" page has three dropdowns:
General Research - includes the Big6 research model and the CARP test for Middle and Upper School students
Pathfinders - a Civil War Biographies pathfinder for second grade students, and an Etymology Project pathfinder for 5th grade and up
Selection Criteria - explains how Mrs. Menges chose the websites and databases to include as reference resources for you
Databases - lists databases that you may use for research Websites - lists websites that will be good resources Public Library - includes links to the Carrol County Public Library page so that you may search for books. Also includes databases and digital collections available through the public library Policies - includes our "Freedom to Read" statement, and links to several American Library Association policies
Plagiarism - includes copyright information and a slideshow explaining how to avoid plagiarism
Gerstell Policies - includes Acceptable Use Policies for students in the Middle and Upper School, as well as and faculty
Ethical Use of Information - this page is a reminder that we are all responsible for using technology and information responsibly. This page also includes a Works Cited page for this website.
Created by Katie Menges May 2016 Heading image by Doyeol Ahn.