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    • Venus Middle School
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  • Administration
    • VHS Principal - Mr. Buck
    • VHS Assistant Principal - Mrs. Meadors
    • Tip Line
  • Counseling
    • Dual Credit
    • Scholarships
    • PSAT
    • Transition
  • Student Organizations
    • Venus Regiment
    • Athletics
    • Special Olympics
    • VHS Stars Dance
    • UIL Academics
    • FFA >
      • FFA Officers
      • Livestock Shows
      • CDE Contests
      • LDE Contests
      • FFA Forms
    • Cheerleading
    • Theater
  • VHS Teachers
  • Library
    • Digital Content
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Welcome

Venus High School & Community Library

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 VHS/Community Library

Our Mission

It is mission of the VHS/Community  Library to provide access to materials and services which complement and enhance the curriculum and meet the information needs and interests of students, faculty,staff, and community.


Mrs. Walker
   Mrs. Walker
Director of VISD Libraries



Mrs. Nichols
Mrs. Nichols
High School Librarian


 Library Databases!!

WorldBook Online

Our newest website brings all the knowledge of the encyclopedia to your computer.  Just click on the icon, enter the user name and password and you have the whole World Book Encyclopedia in your hand + much more. Ask your librarian for your username and password.
                                         

Follette eBooks
e-Book Library
Username: VHS
 Password: Library
​over 250 e-books
​over 25 audio books



Digital Resource Links

TexQuest
See your librarian for username and password.
Texquest is a state provided suite of outstanding digital resources for all ages.  The suite includes Britannica (English and Spanish), Gale Learning Resources, and the Adam Matthew American West series, thousands of e-books, and Teaching Books.
To Access all Texquest resources click on the TexQuest icon and see
your librarian for user name and password

Gale Learning Resources

GALE Cengage Learning
One stop research center from Gale Virtual Reference Library plus Opposing Viewpoints, InfoTrac  Newstand, Literature Resources, GREENR, and 


TexShare
TEXSHARE
As patrons of the Venus High School and Community Library, you have access to the state library database, TEXSHARE  at school and at home. Click on the TexShare icon to the left, put in your user name and password and click on Texshare.   Here you'll find  sources for health, business,  history, genealogy, career, general student research, literature, and a brand new,Do-It-Yourself reference center and more. Ask your librarian for user name and password


Teacher Resources


Discovery Education

Discovery Education
Discovery Education accelerates school districts' digital transition through comprehensive standards-based content, professional development, formative assessment, and community engagement proven to positively impact student achievement. For new accounts, see the librarian for passcode.

http://www.discoveryeducation.com




Teachingbooks.net
Teaching Books

Time saving portal to thousands of online resources you can use to explore children"s and young adult books and their authors.  Immediate access to short movies, audio book readings, book discussion guides, and more.  See your classroom resource guide or your campus librarian for sign-in information.

http://www.TeachingBooks.net/home



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VHS/ Community Library
Fall Hours



Monday-Friday
3:30 P.M.-6:00 P.M.
Saturday
9:00-5:00


Contact Information

972-366-8353




Encyclopedia Britannica

Britannica School Edition
Britannica Encyclopedia Moderna

The Encyclopedia Britannica is now at your finger tips.  Just click the above icons for outstanding articles in English or Spanish.  Ask your librarian for username and password.


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The Portal to Texas history is a gateway to Texas history materials. You may discover anything from an ancestor's picture to a rare historical map. From prehistory to the present day, you can explore unique collections from Texas libraries, museums, archives, historical societies, genealogical societies, and private family collections. The Portal continues to grow as additional partners contribute digital versions of their collections. We hope you'll return often to discover our latest additions.

http://texashistory.unt.edu



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