About Us
Librarian
Mrs. Masrour
Teacher Assistant
Mr. Feiler
Textbooks
dkearney@smithtown.k12.ny.us
sgiglio@smithtown.k12.ny.us
Circulation Desk
Contact Us
Smithtown High School West
Library Learning Commons
100 Central Rd.
Smithtown, NY 11787
Tel: 631-382-3072
Visiting the Library
Smithtown ID Card
Hours: 7:00 am-4:00 pm Monday-Friday
Accessing the library
During normal operation, the library is open for students to use during their lunch and study hall periods. Please sign up via Google Classroom to access library passes. And, when you arrive in the library, be prepared to scan your ID card.
Our zones allow all students to find a comfortable place to do school work.
The book side of the library is our traditional library space. It is intended for quiet, independent study. The high tables are in the considerate study area, where whispering is allowed. If you have a group project or would like to be able to talk with your friends, please sit in the conversational study section.
No food is permitted in the main room of the library or in the lab.
You are responsible for knowing and working within the district guidelines for responsible technology use.
Research Databases
Biography
Business and Careers
Health and Science
Health Reference Center - Gale
Educator Resources
E-Books
SORA
MultiLingual
Mathematics and Computers
Music and Art
Reference
Research Tools
General Reseach Project Help
Tutorials
- JSTOR Video Tutorial
- Proquest Video Tutorial
- What is a Peer Reviewed Article?
- Introduction to Google Books
- Google Books Video Tutorial
- Google vs. Databases
Resources
- eLibrary (more general sources)
- JSTOR (great for peer reviewed sources)
- Proquest (great for peer reviewed sources)
- All library research databases
- Google Books
- Google Scholar
Formatting Papers
Research and Citation Resources and Formats
Finding Credible Sources
Research tools: Online databases through your library are always the easiest source for research. However, remember that there are charts, interviews, news sources, fake news sources, ChatGPT and other AI options. Make sure to consult a variety of sources and check for credibility and reliability.
Homework Help features include:
- Homework Help: Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests.
- Skills-Building: Choose your topic to receive real-time help.
- Personalized eLearning Tools: My File Sharing, My Session Replay, My Tutoring Archive, My Tests Archive, and more!
- 24-Hour Writing Lab: Submit essays and other forms of writing for constructive feedback.
- Homework Send Question: Submit homework questions for expert guidance.
- FlashBulb: Create and share flashcards, tests, and games
- Language Lab-Live help for language learners
- Foreign Language Lab /Spanish-Speaking Support
Login with your public library barcode.
What is a Makerspace?
A collaborative work space for exploring, learning, creating and sharing. You will find high tech tools like 3-D printers and video and podcast equipment, as well as no-tech tools like blocks, Legos, board games,and craft supplies.
Events
Check back soon for our Lunch and Learn Events
Assignments
English 12:
SIRS Researcher, Opposing Viewpoints and Google vs. Library Databases
Seal of Civic Readiness:
SIRS Researcher, Opposing Viewpoints, Community Needs & Resource Guide, Google Books, Interviews, Using Charts, Phone Call and Email Etiquette, Presentations and Civic Readiness Initiative
Science Research: JSTOR, STEM Database, Health Reference Center, Science Online, Google Scholar, Google Books, Research Interest Form
Naples: Read “That Pizza,” Listen to “That Pizza,” Watch “That Pizza”
AP Capstone-Research :
JSTOR, Proquest, Google Books, Google Scholar
General sources (not peer-reviewed): SIRS Researcher, Opposing Viewpoints, eLibrary
OWL-Purdue Online Writing Lab, Sample APA Paper, Live-brary Writing Lab, & R.A.V.E.N