The library is an arena of possibility, opening both a window into the soul and a door onto the world.
--Rita Dove
Welcome to Regina Dominican's Library Resource Center
Regina Dominican's Library Resource Center is committed to the Dominican tradition in challenging students to be independent thinkers and relentless truth-seekers in their pursuit of academic excellence.
The LRC is committed in offering a welcoming space for all students students to access information and research to ensure they become ethical and competent users of who leave Regina Dominican with intellectual curiousity and a life-long love of reading.
Library Hours: 2023-2024
Monday-Friday
7:00 am to 7:45 am
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Closed during lunch
Library Policy: Checking Out Book Options
1. Come to the library after school to browse and check out a book.
2. If Mrs. Houston is unavailable, fill out a hard copy of the Book Check Out Form found on the library desk.
3. If Mrs. Houston is unavailable, fill out the online Book Check Out Form.
4. Scan the QR code found on the desk in the library or below.
Request A Book
1. Search the Online Catalog to see what books the library has and then search on the bookshelves using the Dewey Decimal System.
2. If a book isn't listed, fill out the Book Request Form and request the book you are interested in.
3. The books will be delivered to your advisory.
4. Books must be returned within one month.
Digital Reading
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Read eBooks or listen to audiobooks
Your Library ID Code to access books is:
rdhs+1st initial first name + last name
Example for student Jane Doe = rdhsjdoe
Leave the password blank.
More eBooks to read
Create your profile using your
Regina email address.
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IL Teen Reader's Choice Lincoln Award Challenge Requirements
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READ 4 books from the Abe Lincoln book list
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Write a short book review of each title read and then submit your comment here
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VOTE for your favorite title
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Regina's Online Catalog
Browse Regina's book collection.
To log in:
Library Name: Regina Dominican
Password: leave blank
Research
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Project Guides
Additional resources
requested by your teacher. Teachers: you can request a Project Guide by completing the form. Click here.
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Database
JSTOR is a database to help with your research.
To log in: (3 options)
1. Go to JSTOR website and use your Google Regina email to log in.
2. Search for Regina Dominican in the school search and use your Google Regina email to log in.
3. Complete Registration emailed to your Regina email account by JSTOR (support@jstor.org)
2. Follow the instructions.
Additional Resources
Links to additional resources
Citation & Reference Resources
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APA Citing Sources (7th Edition, Williams College)
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Citing Basics (Williams College)
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MLA Guidelines (California State University, Dominguez Hills
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MLA Citing Sources (University of Portland)
Recommended Citation Generators That Are Free and Ad-free
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KnightCite (Calvin University)
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Access with User Name: rdhslibrary and password Panthers
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Newspaper Subscriptions
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Chicago Tribune
To log in: Fill out form at the bottom to receive User Email and Password
National Catholic Reporter
To log in: No information needed
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New York Times
To log in:Fill out form at the bottom to receive User Email and Password
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The Washington Post
To log in: Fill out form at the bottom to receive User Email and Password
Bookstores, Book Deals, Book Resources
Bookstores
Internet Book Deals
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Book Riot's Daily Featured Online Books (Prices $1.99 usually to $3.99)
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Book Bub's Daily Featured Online Books (Free or under $0.990