Hours: 6:45am- 3:30pm Monday - Thursday
About Us
Librarian
Library TA
Secretary/Textbook Manager
Circulation Desk
Contact Us
Smithtown High School East
Library Learning Commons
10 School Street
St James, NY 11780
Tel: 631-382-2770
Hours: 6:45 am-3:30 pm Monday-Thursday
Accessing the library
During normal operation, the library is open for students to use during their lunch and study hall periods. Please sign up via Google Classroom to access library passes. If you are in a study hall check in with your teacher for attendance. And, when you arrive in the library, be prepared to sign in with the teacher on duty.
Our zones allow all students to find a comfortable place to do school work.
~ Atrium is a conversational place to work, have a snack, or play a game.
~ Main Library is a place for quiet work and classroom instruction (and of course to get books!!!!)
~ Creative Learning Labs are where you can create projects with 3D printers, the Cricut, and even podcasts.
Computers
Request a Book
If there is a book you would like us to consider for purchase, please fill out the Book Request form online or in the library.
Lending Policies
Visiting the Library
Research Databases
Biography
Business and Careers
Health and Science
Health Reference Center - Gale
Nursing & Allied Health - Gale
Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine - Gale
Educator Resources
E-Books
MultiLingual
Mathematics and Computers
Music and Art
Newspapers
Reference
ABC-CLIO-Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society
Video Resources
Research Tools
General Research Project Help
How to choose a Topic
Database
Resources
Search Tips
Finding Credible Sources
Formatting Papers
Don’t Forget
to Edit!
Research tools: Online databases through your library are always the easiest source for research. However, remember that there are charts, interviews, news sources, fake news sources, ChatGPT and other AI options. Make sure to consult a variety of sources and check for credibility and reliability.
Assignments
Seal of Civic Readiness:
Databases:
Resourses
Capstone
Seminar & Research
Tutorials
Links to frequently used resources
Live-brary Homework Help features include:
Login with your public library barcode.
Community Service Opportunities
Are you looking for
community service hours?
The LIBRARY
can help!
Visit us
for more
information.
Community Service Activities
Community Service Activities
(1 hour of service)
(1 hour of service)
(1 hour of service)
What is a Makerspace?
A collaborative work space for exploring, learning, creating and sharing. You will find high tech tools like 3-D printers and video and podcast equipment, as well as no-tech tools like blocks, Legos, board games,and craft supplies.
Our makerspace is located in the Creative Learning Lab
Events
Check back soon for our Lunch and Learn Events