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Our Mission
The Mission of Minnechaug Regional High School's Information and Research Commons is to support the development of information literate students who are able to read, apply ethics and appreciate the work of others while learning information behavior skills that can be sustained throughout life, transferred into different environments and recontextualized to suit a specific need.
Destiny Discover: Search MRHS Books
Search for traditional books located in the IRC
Massachusetts Teen Choice Book Award
Read & Nominate all year. Vote In September. Awards in October
Monthly reading choice challenges to inspire curiosity with reading rewards. Sponsored by the
Massachusetts Center for the Book
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HWRSD Google sign in required for access
SORA: Search MRHS eBooks & Audiobooks*
Search 60,000 titles, App for devices available
Over 50 databases to locate credible information
Step-by-step research instruction videos. Learn how to search using subscription databases, Google Advanced Search, and access Boston Public Library streaming services. Learn how to access SORA eBooks and audiobooks. Manage Plus Portals and organize yourself using Google Calendar.
Need more tutorials? Send Dr. Trebbe your suggestion.
Understanding Primary Documents
Looking for primary resources requires stealth investigation and critical thinking about the possible types of documentation, times the documentation was created and who were the creators. This web page supports student investigations.
IRC Hours and Staff:
MONDAY - THURSDAY
7:05am - 4:00pm
FRIDAY
7:05am - 3:00pm
Dr. Georgina Trebbe
Licensed School Library Teacher
Dr. Carolyn McClendon
Library Education Support Professional
Ask the librarian: gtrebbe@hwrsd.org
QUICK LINKS
Heritage: In Focus
Pathfinders of sources to support curriculum and self-study based.
A pathfinder is a list of sources where students can find individual resources surrounding a specific area of study.
Booklist Reader
A monthly publication offered by the American Library Association. Patrons can read author interviews, book reviews, and more. Click the Booklist Reader to begin reading
The link provided will change monthly with each new publication of Booklist Reader.
Each newsletter provides current information and links to our community's cultural interests.
