Online Catalogue
‘Mandarin Oasis’ is our online cataloging system which allows the ISH community to access library resources through any workstation, at the library or at home. Students may access the school’s Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) and begin their research or just browse for a favourite book!
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Online Resources
Recommended Websites for Student Research
Finding and evaluating information from the Internet can be challenging for both parents and students. The following educational websites are comprehensive and reliable sources of information:
www.ipl.org – The Internet Public Librarian (IPL) website has its own search engine and links especially for teens, including information on how to write a research paper, help with homework, and teen health issues.
www.kidsclick.org – This website is maintained by the American Library Association and contains links to over 600 subjects for students.
www.factmonster.com – This website is very interactive and is suitable for younger students. It has its own search engine but includes links to current affairs and topics of interest.
www.infoweb.newsbank.com – (Password and Username = 9724); this website allows students to access electronic additions of newspapers from all over the world. Interactive links provide current affairs topics and special reports.