Connally High School - Library

CHS Library

Library Hours

Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m

Mrs. Vaughan, Librarian
Mrs. Stearns, Asst. Librarian

One-Stop Researching Made Easy for You

Updated, verified, easily accessible information from trustworthy resources including, but not limited to encyclopedias, newspapers, journals, periodicals and books.

A “preview page” of articles found which give the researcher a quick synopsis of what the article contains and whether or not illustrations or photographs are provided.

Information which is “cited” for the researcher’s convenience when compiling their bibliography.

Your Connection to the Gale Databases Provides:

Custom Newspapers
Full-text articles from over 400 newspapers.

Student Resource Center – Gold
A database providing information for all core curriculum areas, including literature, history, science and social studies,

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
Provides the pros and cons on all of the hottest social issues.

Info Trac OneFile
A one-stop source for news and periodical articles providing academic, peer reviewed articles.

Biography Resource Center
Search award-winning biographical information by occupation, ethnicity or timeframe.

History Resource Center : World
Provides images, maps and charts of expansive geographic and chronologic research materials for the study of world history.

Literature Resource Center
Biographical information, literary criticism and reviews on nearly 130,000 writers from all disciplines and time periods.

Texas Almanac 2006-2007
A dictionary is provided in every database as well as appropriate graphics the researcher may use in their reports.

Once you choose an article, click on the “Translate” button and read your article inSpanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese and Korean.

Using the Thomson/Gale Databases:

In the “Quick Search” box type what you are looking for.
Remember to click “All Cross Searchable Databases” for a complete search of all appropriate databases.
Click “Search”.

Click here to access the Gale Databases

If prompted for a password, use lonestar.

Using Your Library - What's in it for You...

You must have your ID to check out books or use a computer.	99 Magazines available to students. See attached list.	24,000 books including audio books and graphic novels.
We welcome your book suggestions.	Over 400 NEW BOOKS available now!	ACT & SAT practice books/tests available.
Scholarship and College books available.	A constantly expanding foreign language section.	Student artwork showcased monthly.
Cafe le Books meets monthly to discuss current favorites.	Databases accessible from home & classroom. The password is lonestar.	Two fabulous librarians to reccomend books and help with research.

Results of the Favorite Book Poll

Books	# of Votes	Books	# of Votes
Holy Bible	8	The Cat in the Hat	1
Harry Potter Books	6	So Long and Thanks for all the Fish	1
Twilight	3	Simon Says	1
Without a Net	2	Secret Garden	1
Where the Heart Is	2	Red Tent	1
The Giver	2	Pride and Prejudice	1
Talking to Dragons	2	Prey	1
Romiette and Julio	2	Outsiders	1
Of Mice and Men	2	Once and Future King	1
Dragon Lance	2	Number the Stars	1
Dealing with Dargons	2	Mr. Thompkins in Paperback	1
Chicken Soup for the Teenaged Soul	2	Just Say No	1
Calling on Dragons	2	Judgement Day	1
Artemis Foul	2	Invisible	1
Angus, Thongs and Full Frontal Snogging	2	Inkheart	1
"V" is for Vindetta	2	I am the Messenger	1
Wild at Heart	1	Holes	1
Wicked	1	Flyy Girl	1
Warriors	1	Enders Game	1
To Kill a Mockingbird	1	Dust	1
The Plucker	1	Dear Miss Breed	1
The Perfect Shot	1	Buick 8	1
The Last Unicorn	1	Brave New World	1
The Grimm Grotto	1	Bitten	1
The Giving Tree	1	A Demon in My View	1
The Dictionary	1	1984	1

Graphic Novel Winners	# of Votes
Chobits	4
Shaman King	4
DN Angel	3
Samurai Deeper, KYO	2
Naruto	1
Click	1
Blankets	1
Akira	1

See a display of some of these favorites the the library.