Library - Eastside Catholic School | Private 6-12 in Seattle area James P. Kubacki Library A hub for research, collaboration and academic excellence. The James P. Kubacki Library offers students and faculty a wide-ranging collection of print and digital resources—including textbooks, research databases, e-books, magazines and more. With a strong emphasis on research skills and information literacy, the library provides a welcoming environment to explore course material in depth, collaborate with peers and discover the joy of reading. The library supports students and faculty by: Teaching research skills in grades 6 - 12 Providing access to high-quality, authentic resources Integrating technology into our curriculum Offering personalized, reference services To extend beyond our campus, we encourage all EC students obtain a King County Library System library card to take advantage of the extensive print and electronic collections of our excellent public libraries. Visit kcls.org for more information. Quiet, Supervised Study Times The library is open throughout the school day for quiet, supervised study. Students are welcome to work independently or in groups from 7:30 a.m. until classes begin and from 2:50 p.m. until the library closes at 6 p.m. Our librarian is available to assist with research until 3:30 p.m., or later by appointment. Students also have access to textbooks, curriculum-supporting materials, and a wide selection of popular fiction for recreational reading—all in an atmosphere that encourages engaged study. Library Resources for Students and Families The library collection includes more than 7,000 volumes in the collection, including reference, non-fiction, fiction and e-books, as well as subscriptions to over 30 electronic databases with access to research journals, newspapers, popular magazines and additional e-books. Eastside Catholic students and their family members can access our library catalog , NoodleTools, electronic databases and e-books through Canvas. To access these resources, log into Canvas and scroll to the library section on either the EC High School or EC Middle School resource pages. Library resources can also be found in each student's Mentor course on Canvas. Contact: Librarian Lynette Ziuchkovski, lziuchkovski@eastsidecatholic.org , 425-295-3056 Current Database Subscriptions Academic One File Articles from scholarly journals and other trusted periodicals. African American Experience Online database collection on African American history and culture. Ancient & Medieval History Presents the full scope of world history from prehistory through the 1500s, with special topics centered on key civilizations and regions. Britannica Online Encyclopaedia Britannica for comprehensive reference articles. Culturegrams Cultural information on countries of the world. Daily Life Through History This database explores ordinary life through time and across the globe. EBSCO Research Databases A suite of databases including Academic Search, History Reference Center, Literary Reference Center, Novelist, Points of View and Science Reference Center. Gale Databases Access to over 40 Gale databases, including Global Issues, Informe Academico, Global Issues, Diversity Studies and many more. Gale High School News, academic journals, biographies, primary sources, multimedia, critical essays and more. Gale Middle School Reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources and more; topics include world cultures, government, people, world history, literature and more. Gale Virtual Reference Library A collection of electronic reference books - focused primarily on history, social science and religion. Global Issues Explore countries, societies and culture, governments, laws and more. Health Reference Center Clear and comprehensive information on conditions and diseases, health and wellness, mental health and the human body. Issues and Controversies in American History Background, outcome and contemporary points of view for significant debates and conflicts in American history. Metropolitan Museum of Art Access to full textbooks and museum publications. NoodleTools Integrated tools for note taking, outlining, citation, document archiving, annotation and collaborative research and writing. Origins Online Documentary service brought to you by Catholic News Service. World Book Encyclopedia The World Book website offers an encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas, homework help, study aids and curriculum guides; subscription includes the Spanish language version. World Religions Online (Infobase) Explores religion and spirituality in an unbiased manner, from the ceremonies of the first practitioners to the rituals of today. World Religions E-books Access to religious studies e-books.