1. Early Release Day April 1, 2015

2. Everything in this presentation is already on the handout provided So you do not have to take notes…

3. Scdiscus.org username and password… You do not need this at school. Outside of school, you must have it to access Discus. It is on the handout provided. It is always available through your school library or your public library. Don’t post the username/password anywhere online (for example, don’t post on your SF page)

4. Your tax dollars at work Discus is SC’s virtual library. It is funded through appropriations by the SC House of Representatives. About $2 million a year. It is for SC residents ONLY. It is for ALL residents, not just students.

5. Scdiscus.org for academics… Literature Research Center Bloom’s Literature Opposing Viewpoints in Context History Research Center Biography in Context Science Reference Center Ferguson’s Career Center Credo Reference Culturegrams

6. Scdiscus.org for personal interests: Ferguson’s Career Center Auto Repair Reference Center Consumer Health Complete Alt Healthwatch AND full text magazines through MASTERFILE PREMIER

7. Masterfile Premier Full text magazines – FREE ACCESS Consumer Reports and Money