Welcome to the Library and Information Center

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The Army and Navy Academy's Samuel Warfield Peterson Library and Information Center provides an environment conducive to student research, academic endeavors, and recreational pursuits through the use of technological and traditional means.
 
The library’s collection includes some 5,000 reference, fiction and nonfiction books, 50 subscriptions to magazines and journals, and seven online databases. Cadets may use the library throughout the day, which may include time during class, tutorial, CQ (Call to Quarters—quiet time), or recreational time. The library and computer lab have 31 computers, two printers and a photocopy machine for cadets to use. Because Army Navy is a boarding school, the staff keeps a ready supply of materials that our cadets need to complete academic assignments.
 
The Head Librarian teaches information literacy skills daily through classroom and/or individual instruction. Some of these skills include how to evaluate web pages for accurate and authoritative information, tools to use with proprietary online databases to focus research, and how to use information effectively and ethically.

Welcome to the Library

Being a good reader is key to all of your classes—yes, even math! Visiting and using our library will help you as you pursue academic research needed to complete the homework or assignments given by your teachers during class. Additionally, you may want to spend some of free time choosing a book or magazine to read.


As you learn to use the library’s resources you will find that books, reference materials and online databases are excellent sources of information. You will learn to use skills, resources and tools to:

  • Inquire, think critically and gain knowledge.
  • Draw conclusions, make informed decisions and apply knowledge.
  • Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively.
  • Pursue personal growth.

The library staff is here to help you find the resources or teach the skills necessary to help you become a successful student. If you need help, just ask!

Library and Resource Links

ANA Database Links

Gale Student Resources
Gale Science
Gale Opposing Viewpoints
World Book Online
Proquest SIRS Knowledge Source
Proquest eLibrary Science
OPAC (off campus)
OPAC (on campus)

Study Skills Links

How to Study
InfoPlease Study Skills
Refrence Desk for Homework
Study Skills from the Augustine Club
Virginia Tech Study Skills Self-help Information

Subject Directory Links

Infomine
ipl2
Yahoo! Directory

Resource Links

Library of Congress
Access to books, newspapers, maps, photographs and recordings on a variety of topics.

English
OWL Purdue Online Writing Lab

Biology
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Genetic and Rare Conditions
Kimball's Biology Page
Mayo Clinic
MedicineNet
National Center for Biotechnology Information
National Human Genome Research Institute
National Institute for Health (NIH)
New York Online Access to Health (NOAH)
NIH Genes and Disease
San Diego Zoo

General Science
ScienceNews for Kids

Library/Lab Hours
Sunday
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
7:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. &
5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday
7:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. &
5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Friday
7:45 a.m. - noon
Saturday
Closed
Questions About the Library?

Questions regarding the Academy's library and resource tools? Please contact the Academy's Head Librarian, 
Julie Narasky Hall

By Phone:
760.547.5183
E-mail