Library
Together, we the Panthers are a community where voice matters, collaboration fuels growth, and students are empowered to excel.
Mission Statement
The North Valleys Panther Library empowers students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, ethical users and creators of information.
Core Values
- Reading: A unique window to the world that opens endless possibilities of critical thinking and thriving relationships.
- Inquiry: Provides a solid foundation/framework for lifelong learning.
- Collaboration: Between the library and patrons (staff, teachers, students, and community members) is essential for vibrant and worthwhile learning experiences.
Library Hours
8:00 AM – 2:40 PM
Access Destiny Discover
Follow this link to access eBooks and your Destiny (NVHS Library) account.
Access Destiny
Circulation Policies
- Students may check out books for three weeks.
- ID is required to check out books and computers.
- Students MUST have the internet use marked on their ID card before checking out a computer.
- Fines are assessed at $0.10 per day.
- Library materials are not automatically renewed.
- Students may have one book checked out when they have fines or overdue books.
Great Reading Links
- Goodreads – http://www.goodreads.com
- Library Spot – http://www.libraryspot.com
- Book Spot – http://www.bookspot.com
- AR Book Finder – http://www.arbookfind.com
Great Research Links
- Online Nevada Encyclopedia – http://www.onlinenevada.org
Links to Other Libraries
- UNR Libraries – https://library.unr.edu/
- TMCC – http://www.tmcc.edu/library
- Library of Congress – http://www.loc.gov/index.html
- Washoe County Library –
Lonely Planet – - WebMD – http://www.webmd.com
Cite Your Sources
APA, MLA, Chicago scientific citation creators
Visit the OWL at Purdue for citation help.
Online Databases
See the library for student login and password for each database.
ABC-CLIO
www.socialstudies.abc-clio.com
Use for: American Government, American History, Geography, World History (Ancient–Modern), United States at War
EBSCO
Use for: Magazines, Periodicals, Newspapers, Science, Health, Professional Journals, and ERIC Resources.