Library
Welcome to HCC library: learn, explore, and engage in your academic and personal pursuits
Attention 8th grade Social Studies students: Click here for resources for the Mock Trial on the use of the Atomic Bomb in WWII.
Need a book recommendation? Head to the BobCat-alog (AKA Destiny Discover) and scroll down to see recommended books. Or, try using one of the websites listed at the top of the page to discover your next favorite book!
You may also like to try Talpa Search, a new AI-assisted book search tool that you can use in a lot of fun ways to find new books. Click "Check Availability" to be linked to our copy of that book in the BobCat-alog to place a hold on it or see if it's available! (Please note, some books may not be an appropriate age level for you, so stick to the books "In the Library" (by clicking the orange tab at the top of the search results screen).
7th & 8th Grade Students: Read HCC Library's Norms & Expectations for Library SDLs
Flipster Digital Magazines
Read eBooks and audiobooks on any device, including your own Kindle, phone, tablet, or computer/Chromebook, with the Sora app. Click here, select any SWBOCES school, then select "H.C. Crittenden MS" from the drop-down list. Sign in with your school Google account. To search for books, click Explore (Binoculars icon button), and browse the collections, or use the "Search for it" box in upper left side of screen, hit Enter. Click on book cover for description and more information. Read a Sample, add it to a List, place a Hold, or click Borrow if you are ready to check it out. You will have it for 3 weeks. Begin reading, or, to return early or send it to your Kindle, click "Shelf" and then "Options" to either return the ebook early, or to send it to your Kindle (Amazon account required.) Don't see the books you want to read? Please email requested titles to Mrs. Barthelmes!
Getting Started with Sora
Read eBooks on one of HCC Library's Kindles! Here's How:
1. Get permission form signed & return to Mrs. Barthelmes.
2. Request specific books to be loaded onto the Kindle.
3. Learn from Mrs. Barthelmes how to use & care for the Kindle.
4. Enjoy reading anywhere on the Kindle for up to 3 weeks.
To download the forms or for more information, click here.
Need extra help with research or library resources? Mrs. Barthelmes, your school library media specialist, is available for extra help. E-mail Mrs. Barthelmes at any time.
All library passwords can be found on this spreadsheet. You must be logged in to your school Google account to view.
You may also use ClassLink to sign in once then all school websites will log you in automatically!