THE PINNACLE CHARTER SCHOOL LIBRARY

Library Catalog (on campus only)
http://192.168.0.4/common/servlet/presenthomeform.do?12m=Home&tm=Home

Online Database

Thomson Gale    http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/fede39681

See Library for password.

Public Libraries

Rangeview Library District: http://www.rangeviewld.org/

Card Catalog: http://ipac2.rangeviewld.org/ipac20/ipac.jsp?profile=ng#focus

Westminster Library: http://www.ci.westminster.co.us/res/library/

Card Catalog: http://catalog.westminster.lib.co.us/#focus

MLA help

Trouble with citing your sources in your research paper or creating your Bibliography?

Check out this self-directed step by step lesson created by Mrs. Hill:

http://www.freewebs.com/hilllibrary (maintained by Mrs. Hill)

Help with formatting: http://www.citationmachine.net

Writer’s handbook MLA: http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/elecmla.html

APA help

If your teacher has requested an APA style Bibliography, check these out:

APA crib sheet: http://www.wooster.edu/psychology/apa-crib.html

Frequently asked questions about APA: http://www.apastyle.org/faqs.html

APA writer’s handbook: http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/DocAPA.html

Need help with research or homework and the school library is already closed for the day?

Check out Ask Colorado            

           http://askcolorado.org       

·  AskColorado is an online information service free for all Colorado residents and students provided by Colorado Libraries.

·  Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in English or Spanish via live chat.

·  AskColorado users remain anonymous unless they choose to provide information for purposes of receiving transcripts or for follow-up.

·  Librarians are standing by!

Other Research sites for students:

Help with searching the Internet: http://cybersleuth-kids.com/

Awesome Library for Kids http://www.awesomelibrary.org/student.html

Great Internet resources: http://www.awesomelibrary.org/

Fun with Math? You bet: http://coolmath4kids.com/

Web search for kids by librarians: http://www.kidsclick.org/

Another cool way to search: http://www.factmonster.com/

Please note--linked sites are not maintained by the Library. (except for Mrs. Hill’s Blog and the MLA lesson)

We do not control their content or availability.

Grades K-4 visit the library every week with their class to check out books. The checkout period is one week with unlimited renewals, unless another student requests the book.

Grades 5-6 visit the library every other week with their class for checkout. The checkout period is two weeks with unlimited renewals, unless another student requests the book.

Grades 7-12 students visit the library with teacher permission anytime during the school day to check out books or do research on their own or in a group of 2 or 3 students. Also, teachers may sign up to bring their class on Tuesdays.

·       When visiting the library on your own, please bring a pass from your teacher and sign in at the circulation desk.

·       When using a computer, please sign in at the computer desk.

Reading Lists: Need a good book? Check out these links:

Caldecott Medal Books: Award winning picture books

Newbery Medal Books: Award winning children's literature

Printz Award Books: Excellence in Young Adult Literature

Alex Awards: Adult Books recommended for High School Students

Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Awards

Sibert Medal Books: Excellence in Nonfiction

The Library Staff

The Library Staff is here to assist you with your needs. The mission of the library media center is to help students become efficient users of information and to foster a love of reading and literature.
Library Media Specialist: Mrs. Stainton	Library Media Assistant: Ms. Gayla Kokai
A little about Ms. Stainton… Well, hello, Pinnacle! My name is Mrs. Stainton. I am your Library Media Specialist (Librarian, to some of you).  I arrived at The Pinnacle Charter School on October 22, 2007. During the past few years, I have been involved with a non-profit education organization specializing in fly fishing.  I have also been a Banker. I missed teaching students so I made the decision to return to what I love doing…being a Library Media Specialist in a school. In my free time, I like to read books about the Old West and India. I also like to travel, fly fish, and carve small items out of bones that I find on my fishing trips.  The bones are from deer, elk, cows and other animals.  All the ones I pick up are very clean because the coyotes have cleaned them off.  I carve fish and dogs and other subjects that strike my fancy.  Some can be worn as jewelry and some just sit on a shelf or desk. I am very happy to be here with you and look forward to seeing you in the Library! Mrs. Stainton Your Library Media Specialist	A little about Ms. Gayla… Hello,   I’m excited about being a part of The Pinnacle Charter School staff.  I am a true native of Denver , as I was born and raised right here in the neighborhood. Prior to coming to The Pinnacle, I worked in the non-profit sector, including a childcare center and a coalition that helped needy families in the City and County of Denver .  I enjoy spending time with my son and going to movies.  I am looking forward to getting back into past hobbies, like bike riding and hiking.

BOOK FAIR DATES To be announced.

   
Questions or comments about the Pinnacle Library site, please email Ms. Kokai at gkokai@pinnaclecsi.org

Back to top of page