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Taft Library Catalog

Library Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:10 pm

Ms. Enrique: (858) 935-2650 option 6; then option 6

The mission of the William Howard Taft Library is to provide an environment for research and learning and to promote lifelong interest in reading and libraries. Services include the selection of materials which support and enrich the curriculum, instruction in the use and evaluation of Internet resources, and Reader's Advisory. 

Electronic Database Resources

Britannica School Middle - a safe, up-to-date, and age-appropriate information resource for Middle School. Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards. (DISTRICT DATABASE LOGIN)
Britannica Escolar - Enciclopedia español para los estudiantes más jóvenes y educadores. Spanish encyclopedia for younger students and educators. (DISTRICT DATABASE LOGIN)
Britannica School World Atlas - Interactive world atlas designed especially for middle school students. (DISTRICT DATABASE LOGIN)
ProQuest CultureGrams- Country and state information including geography and climate, customs, daily life videos, recipes, statistics, flag, national anthem. (DISTRICT DATABASE LOGIN)

ProQuest eLibrary - Contains hundreds of full text and full run journals and newspapers. eLibrary offers millions of images, maps, websites, and videos. Some of the same content as SIRS Discoverer. (DISTRICT DATABASE LOGIN)

ProQuest SIRS Discoverer - Contains newspaper and magazine articles, non-fiction ebooks, and a pro-con issues collection. (DISTRICT DATABASE LOGIN)
Taft Library Catalog – Click on the Taft Library Catalog link to search for books, websites, and databases. (ACTIVE DIRECTORY LOGIN)
Teen Health & Wellness - Provides middle and high school students with non judgemental, straightforward, standards-aligned, curricular, and self-help support. Topis include diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide, bullying, green living, financial literacy, digital literacy, et al. (DISTRICT DATABASE LOGIN)

eDistance Learning Resources

 Know What You Owe

To find out what library and text books you have currently checked out

·       go to http://destiny.sandi.net 

·       Search for Taft and click on your school name.

·       Click on the Login button (top right).

·       Put your school ID in the User Name field, enter your password.

·       Click the Login button.

Select the My Info tab

Under the My Info tag you will be able to see

Please email Ms. Enrique (menrique@sandi.net) if you have any questions about the login process.

Textbook Resources