SMS Library
A place for Sussman’s readers, writers, and researchers
Research & MLA
Ebooks & Audio Books
Your Librarian
Research at the Library
There are many resources you can use at the SMS Library to conduct research for your project. Use the library catalog (Sussman Library) or ask Ms. Powers for assistance. We also have access to online databases, which are the most reliable and accurate resources available.See Ms. Powers if you do not remember the user name and password.
Britannica School
Find well researched, accurate information on your topic. You can also upload articles to your Google Drive account.
Gale in Context
Gale in Context is a database where you can research anything you need for your school projects. With Gale in Context, you can highlight, take notes, and send them all to your Google Drive.
Online Writing Lab (OWL)
MLA is a way of formatting your written work and citing your sources. Although there are other styles, your teachers at DUSD will most likely ask you to use MLA format. A great resource is published online from the OWL at Purdue University.
Ebooks & Audio Books
Sussman students and staff have access to two different platforms for borrowing ebooks and audiobooks. For each platform, you can download the app for free from any app store directly onto your devices, such as a reader, smartphone, or tablet. See Ms. Powers if you have any questions about downloading free ebooks and audiobook.
Meet Your Librarian: Ms. Debbie Powers
Feel free to contact me anytime with questions. I’m always happy to help you!
Email: dpowers@dusd.net
Education
Point Loma Nazarene University
- B.A. Child Development & Family & Consumer Sciences
- California State Teaching Credentials – Home Economics and Multiple Subject
California State University, Long Beach
- California State Teaching Credential – School Librarianship
- Masters Degree in Education – School Librarianship
Experience
Kindergarten Teacher – 9 years
Middle School Teacher (Food & Life Skills, Exploratory Music, Food, and Life Skills, 6th Grade Combined Studies, 7th Grade English) – 17 years
Teacher Librarian – 11 years
Interests
Reading (of course!), cycling, running, cooking, travel, sewing and quilting, singing in my church choir, spending time with family and friends