OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog)

• OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) - West Hempstead Secondary School - South Library

• OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) - West Hempstead Secondary School - North Library

Databases

• West Hempstead Secondary School Library Online Databases

• Free Databases from New York State (NOVEL)

• Find it! Link to All Library Databases (Free and Paid)

E-Books

• E-Books (Destiny Discover)

• E-Books (Gale)

• E-Books (Sora)

• E-Books Owned by WHUFSD

• E-Books Teen Book Cloud

Links

• Best Digital Tools for Teaching and Learning

• Resources

• Web 2.0 Tools

• West Hempstead Public Library

Reading

• Books Online

• Reader's Advisory Sources

• Suggested Reading Selections 2025

• Teaching Books

Research

• Citations for Beginners

• Google vs. Databases (Videos)

• MLA 9th edition: Easy Bib

• MLA 9th edition: Purdue OWL

• Research Guide (from Ebsco)

• Video & Audio

• Works Cited Style Sheet

• Writing/Research Guide (Questia)

• Student Search Engines

• Website Evaluation

• You Tube: NY Schools Need School Libraries

Barbara Stern
Library Media Specialist 

Rachel Reyes
ELA/Gifted and Talented

The West Hempstead Secondary School Libraries offers a variety of print and non-print sources of information including books, periodicals, and online databases. Full-time professional staff work, throughout the day, assisting students and faculty members in locating sources to meet the individual needs of assignment requirements.

The mission of the West Hempstead Secondary Libraries are to support and enrich the secondary school curriculum. We also seek to promote a love for both educational and recreational reading, and to inspire life-long learners.

Technology plays a key role in enhancing the classroom curriculum, through the use of the Internet, research databases and the use of emergent technologies. Acknowledging that students need to develop critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills, the staff welcomes collaboration with teachers to foster the growth and development of 21st Century Skills.

**Please Note: Generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, can help generate ideas and clarify concepts but should not be relied upon as primary sources for research. Always verify AI-generated information with credible, peer-reviewed sources.

Canva: Canva is an online design tool that uses AI to assist students in creating professional-looking presentations, graphics and social media posts.  It offers templates and design suggestions for students working on projects. Useful to create visually appealing projects, presentations or posters with help from AI-powered design and writing tools.

The website will take you to Classlink (on the district page) and you must sign in there also as we have a district account.

Diffit: Diffit is an AI tool designed to compare and analyze documents.  It is useful for students who need to track changes in research papers, analyze different versions of essays, or even check for plagiarism by comparing documents side by side. Useful for reading simplified versions of articles or texts and getting questions and summaries to better understand the content.

Khan Academy: Khan Academy provides free educational resources and personalized learning experiences across various subjects.  The Khanmigo AI tutor helps students with personalized, interactive learning. Useful for practicing subjects such as math and science with real-time tutoring and step-by-step help from an AI assistant.

Magic School: Magic School uses AI to create personalized learning experiences for students.  It offers virtual tutors that can guide students through subjects ranging from mathematics to science, providing interactive lessons and exercises. Useful for getting writing help, rewording tough texts, or studing more effectively.