Library+Resources

//Helpful Library Resources //

This page is helpful if you want to look for available materials from Fulton Elementary, other HCPSS Media Centers, or from the Central A/V Library.

Any material owned by a HCPSS Media Center is approved for use in your classroom. 


 * ~ FES Library Media OPAC ||~  ||~ HCPSS OPAC ||~   ||~ HCPSS Professional Library ||~   ||~ HCPSS Central A/V Library Catalog ||~   ||~ Howard County Public Library ||~ Library of Congress ||



 See what books and videos we have at Fulton's Library Media Center. Use this cool FES BookRiver to begin your search.
 * Fulton's Library Media Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) **

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 * HCPSS Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) **

 Search for books and videos you can borrow from other schools using HCPSS Libraries or use this cool HCPSS BookRiver.

If you would like to borrow any materials from another school please see someone at FES Library Media Center for assistance.

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 HCPSS Professional Library supports the Howard County Public School System's goal of ensuring excellence in teaching and learning by serving the professional information needs of the HCPSS staff. Available services include:
 * In-depth research on educational topics
 * Delivery of ERIC documents and journal articles
 * Interlibrary loan service for materials not available within our school system
 * Instruction in the use of our materials and equipment including online databases

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HCPSS Central A/V Library Catalog has many DVD and VHS format instructional resources <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">too expensive for individual school media centers to purchase. If you request materials they will pony them to Fulton. If you don't have a login, it only takes minutes to create one.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">HCPSS Central A/V Library Catalog **

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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution. It is also the largest library in the world, with [|millions of books, recordings, photographs, maps and manuscripts] in its collections.

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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> Visit the **Howard County Public Library** for a variety of resources and services.

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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Howard County Public Library search the Howard County Public Library resources.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Work with HCPL through the A+ Partners in Education℠. They appreciate when K-12 teachers alert them about upcoming assignments so Library staff can be prepared for student questions. Forms should be faxed to the affiliated partner library branch at least two weeks in advance; Library instructors will call to discuss requests. They can visit you, or you can visit them!

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 80%;">A+ Partners in Education℠ is a service mark of Howard County Library System, MD

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">HCPL also offers Homework Assistance through their online tutoring service. Simply click on the question mark (?). This service requires a HCPL library card.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> ** Online Homework Assistance ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">In addition to HCLS research specialists, students (K-12) and college-age adults can connect with free tutors for assistance with math, reading, science, social studies, English/language arts, and writing. Both English and Spanish speaking tutors are available seven days a week from 2 pm until 11:55 pm. Special thanks to the Howard County Public School System for contributing toward the cost of this service. More about Online Homework Assistance ...

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">** Specialized Online Research Tools ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Howard County Library System provides thousands of full-text journal, magazine, and newspaper articles through specialized online research tools. Generate ideas for science fair projects by searching Science Reference Center. Research ideas for History Day projects with History Reference Center. Enhance your English paper by searching for famous authors in Literature Resource Center.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">** AskUsNow! ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Chat with an research specialist to receive expert research assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Online 24/7 service is now offered in Spanish! ¡Recepción a nuestro nuevo servicio! Pregunte por favor ayuda si usted la necesita.

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