ABC-Clio Social Studies Databases
African American Experience
American Government
American History
Modern Genocide
U.S. Geography
World at War
World Geography
World History: Ancient & Medieval Eras
World History: The Modern Era
World Religions
Gale Virtual Reference Library (Requires BPL Library card)
- Gale Reference eBooks from Boston Public LibrarySearch full-text articles in hundreds of reference books.
JSTOR-Search for Academic Journal Articles (BPL Library Card Required)
Google Book Search
Many titles published over 70 years ago are in the public domain and are available online.
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Britannica Library
The Boston Globe (Requires BPL Card)
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- Go to Advanced Search
- Go to Publication Date
- Select "After this date..."
- Type in yesterday's date
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What do our praefects do?
- Staff desks, loan supplies, help with printers/copiers
- Take study hall/after school attendance
- Check books in/out, help with shelving, issue/update library cards
- Create displays, recommend books, write for our blog
Praefects must be in grades 9-12 and can work during study hall, before (7:15-7:40 am), or after school (2:15-4:00).
At this time, the Google form is closed as almost all praefect slots are filled. You may come down to the library to check the schedule to see if there's a spot open. Do not email the librarians -- if you want to ask about a spot, you must come in person.