LIBRARY
Library Hours
Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME IN THE SSHS LIBRARY. COME STUDY BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL.
Services of the Library
- Check out reading books
- Assistance with research and APA citations
- Quiet study space
- Textbook check out including English novels
- Laptop charging station
- Phone/Device chargers (Lightning & USB-C cables)
- Basic tech support for school issued Surface Go laptops
District Issued Laptop Information
Peer Tutoring
The SSHS library hosts the student-run Peer Tutoring every Monday through Thursday from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM unless there is a schedule change. For information about the Peer Tutoring program, contact the faculty advisor Karen Hazlewood.
Databases
Gale Databases password: santa
ProQuest Database Username 2CSJQK3UZR Password Z?YD6?Js
Britannica Database Username: simivalley Password: svusd
JStor DatabaseUser Username: santasusanahigh@gmail.com Password: Santa#1
Homework Help
The Ventura County Public Library offers an online homework help center. HelpNow by Brainfuse offers 24/7 homework help for students. You will need a Ventura County library card to access this site, but you may attain this card online if you don't have one. If you already have a card, just use the numbers on the back of your card as your password into all of the eLibrary resources.
Here is the description of this resource:
Homework Help: Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests.
Personalized eLearning Tools: My File Sharing, My Session Replay, My Tutoring Archive, My Tests Archive, and more!
24-Hour Writing Lab: Submit essays and other forms of writing for constructive feedback.
Adult Learning Center: Access a library of rich adult learning content (GED) and live, professional assistance in resume/cover letter writing, U.S. citizenship prep, MS Office Essential Skills Series, and more!
Foreign Language Lab /Spanish-Speaking Support: To access this resource: landing.brainfuse.com/authenticate.asp?u=main.venturacounty.ca.brainfuse.com. To visit the Venco eLibrary and access all of its wonderful databases and eBooks, visit: www.vencolibrary.org/elibrary
Contact the Library
Sue Williams
Lead Library Technician
(805) 520-6800 Ext. 3733
Marissa Dearman
Library Technician
(805) 520-6800 Ext. 3734
Online Catalog
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Resources
Free Little Libraries in Simi Valley