Media Center

Our mission is to enable students to become effective and efficient users of information and resources.  The following links will help you to gather information and stay informed.

What’s New in the Media Center?

New Materials – From periodicals to books, there’s always something new!

Research Tools

WebCat (SIRSI) – Online catalog for Roosevelt, Stanton and other school libraries in Ohio.
The Internet Public Library (IPL) – A public service organization providing library services for Internet users.
INFOhio – The information network for Ohio’s schools.
NoodleTools Web Search – Search strategies provided by NoodleTools.

INFOhio Core Collection

Access Science – The finest collection of science reference materials online.
American National Biography – American history through the eyes of the men and women who shaped the nation.
Brittanica – The information network for Ohio’s schools.
EBSCO Magazines & Newspapers – Newspaper and Magazine database.

Local Libraries and Media Services

Kent Free Library – Use the electronic catalog for your research.
Kent State University Libraries and Media Services – Continue your research using the KSU’s online catalog.

Writing Tools

Noodlequest – Academic research, where to start.
Bibliography Builder – How to build a bibliography, the tools and information.

Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity – Work and Study with Integrity.

Plagiarism – Facts and Fiction

What Is Plagiarism? – One easy way to avoid it is to know what it is.
Types of Plagiarism – Copying word for word isn’t the only type? That’s right. Check out the rest.
Prevent Plagiarism – Seven simple steps to avoid plagiarism and the trouble that comes with it.
Plagiarism FAQ – Some of the questions you’ve always been afraid to ask about plagiarism.

Citation – Easily Avoid the Pitfalls of Plagiarism

What Is Citation? – The “what”, “why” and “when” of citation.
Citing Sources – How do you quote sources in a paper? Find out here.
Styles of Citation – APA, MLA and many other ways to cite your sources.
Listing References – Create a bibliography, footnotes or endnotes, the right way.

Roosevelt High School Publications

Colonel – Online version of the RHS student newspaper.
Perception Magazine – The literary publication edited and prepared by the Poetry Writing class
Branching Out – Roosevelt High School’s monthly news and information publication.