Information Resources
Print Materials
You may search for media materials available to you in the Library Media Center by using the "Patrons Catalog", located on the school computer network in the Media Center folder. For help with using the Patron's Catalog, view our
catalog tutorial. We have the following media materials available to students:
Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Reference Books
Audio Books on Compact Disc and Cassette
Magazines, Journals, and Newspapers
DVDs and VHS Video Tapes
Research Databases
These Internet-based subscription information resources are purchased annually by the State of Maryland, Montgomery County Public Schools and by Sherwood High School. They may be accessed by computer in school and from home. Click on the "Research Databases" link on the left side of this page for more information.
A Word About Wikipedia
While Wikipedia is a convenient source of information about many things, its articles are in a constant state of revision. Since these articles can be edited by anyone, they cannot be relied upon to be a totally correct, reliable source of information. Use this information source with caution, and always double-check any facts with other, more authoritative sources such as print encyclopedias and reference sources or our online subscription databases. Wikipedia may not be cited as a reference source in academic research, at either the high school or college level. For more on this subject, read Researching with Wikipedia.
Web Directory
Visit our Media Center Web Directory for additional helpful Internet resources. Your suggestions for additions to this directory are welcome.
Public Libraries
Montgomery County's excellent Public Library System has many valuable information resources. They also have an excellent Teen Web Site. Visit a branch and sign up for a library card. This card entitles you to borrow materials for free and to use the library's online reference services at any internet computer.
College Libraries
Many local college libraries are good sources of information. Students may visit the libraries to use their print materials. Montgomery College allows students with proper identification to borrow print materials. The school websites also have good web directories for homework help.
Montgomery College Libraries
University of Maryland Libraries
Howard Community College Library
Information Literacy
The ability to locate, collect, organize, interpret, and share information are important skills. The MCPS Information Literacy Skills Framework provides descriptions and indicators of these various skills. The information literacy skills that students learn in their research activities at Sherwood High School prepare them to be lifelong learners.
Last updated on December 3, 2009
Maintained by Joseph_M_Reiff@mcpsmd.org