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Library Hours:
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Monday-Thursday 7:00-5:00
Friday 7:00-2:40

Library Phone:
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(310) 440-3500
     ext 3304 or ext 3317

To search the Smith Family Library's catalog, click here, and then select "set locations". After that, deselect all boxes except MCHS. Then press save.

Reference and Referral

If you need help finding books or articles, please ask a librarian for help. We are happy to help you locate resources in our library or help you find the materials at another library. Feel free to schedule time with us for personalized online and print research sessions.

Books

  • The Smith Library has over 11,000 general, Judaica, and reference books available for reading and research.
  • Locate books in the library's online catalog, which is available on the library computers.
  • Books may be checked out for two weeks and may be renewed; there is an overdue charge of $.05 a day.

Periodicals

The Smith Library receives many literary, news, and entertainment magazines. Come to the library to read one of our newspapers or other periodicals. If you need a magazine article, periodicals are saved for one year.

Searchable Databases

Two periodical databases - ProQuest, and Electric Library and two online encyclopedias - Encyclopedia Britannica and World Book Encyclopedia - are available on the school network. In addition, we offer web-based access to GaleNet, including Galenet Literature Resource Center and Galenet History Resource Center, and CD-ROM access to Encyclopedia Judaica.

Videos

Smith Library has over 400 VHS videos, DVDs and music CD's available for classroom use. Come check out our assortment of general and Jewish films and documentaries.

Multimedia Equipment

The library loans out Proxima desktop projectors and digital cameras to Milken Community High School faculty and staff.

Computers and Word Processors

The Smith Library has 13 computer stations available for accessing our online catalog, researching electronic resources and the Web, word processing, and more. You need to have the appropriate student logon and password to get on our network and to print. We also have 9 AlphaSmart 3000 portable word processors for loan to students and teachers.

Copies

The library has a copy machine, and copies are $.10 each.

 

Esther and Sol Smith Family Library
Milken Community High School
15800 Mulholland Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 440-3500     (310) 440-5139 fax