ClassLink
Embedded Files
Log into Destiny using the exact same information you use to login to your laptop - your district login information. FirstnameLastname
District Password
This is where you can look at books that are available in the LLC, read book summaries, place holds, and renew your books.
This is where you can look at books that are available in the LLC, read book summaries, place holds, and renew your books.
HCS Smart Search
Search for articles.
GETTING STARTED WITH RESEARCH
GETTING STARTED WITH RESEARCH
Conducting Research can be a daunting task. Whether you are just starting out, or forgot the research process, here are some instructions and tips to help you with any kind of research.
Conducting Research can be a daunting task. Whether you are just starting out, or forgot the research process, here are some instructions and tips to help you with any kind of research.
Go to the HCS webpage
Click on the puzzle piece - the Student Learning Commons - and log in with ClassLink
Bookmark this for the future!! I have the link to the Student Learning Commons bookmarked so all I have to do is click the ClassLink login button, and boom- I’m in the Student Learning Commons.
Once in the SLC, go to Reading - Research
If you are looking to do research in our databases, go to SmartSearch. This is where you will find a list of databases you have access to (below the SmartSearch search bar), as well as a portal to search all databases (the search bar).
If you are looking for books in the Library, go to Destiny Discover. This is our Library Catalog- where you can find library books, ebooks, audiobooks, and digital resource Collections I’ve created.
You may need to login with the school. Locate SJIS, then login with your district username and password.
RESEARCH TIPS
RESEARCH TIPS
GENERAL: If you have questions about anything Library-related, first check the Library Google Classroom - I have a lot of tips and instructions in the Classwork section. If you can’t find the answer to your question(s) there, you are always welcome to email me: leasler@horrycountyschools.net or come see me in the library.
LIBRARY BOOKS: Nonfiction books are sorted by GENRE. You must look up the book’s sublocation in the catalog (Destiny Discover), then find that sublocation on the shelves.
RESEARCH: If you want to save an article so you can revisit it without searching for it all over again, save it to your Google Drive.
RESEARCH: If you are using links in your Works Cited, remember you MUST use the permalink, not the web address, because the web address changes every time you access the article. The permalink is the permanent web address of the article, and it will require logging in to see the article.
RESEARCH: The Cite button in SmartSearch is a great way to auto-cite your sources. HOWEVER, remember you must verify each citation is correct - just because they are auto-generated through SmartSearch does not mean they are 100% correct.
RESEARCH: If your search is too broad, you can make your search term more specific OR use the limiters on the left side of the results screen (in SmartSearch). You can limit by publication date, publication type, and more.
RESEARCH: If you are not getting the results you want when researching, try expanding your search by using different search terms. For example, if I am researching ghosts but not getting the results I need, I can try searching poltergeists. Use synonyms or terms related to your research.
RESEARCH: If you use more than one search term in your search, you MUST use quotation marks to keep your search terms together. If you search civil rights without quotation marks, the search will show results for both civil and rights individually - search “civil rights” to search the whole term.
RESEARCH: Remember to follow your teacher’s instructions when it comes to sources and citing your research, but also remember this- consistency is key when citing.
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