Library

primary library

The school’s two libraries provide a collection of approximately 22,000 books, a variety of magazines and access to online subscription databases.  These resources are selected to support and enrich the curriculum.   The community is welcome to use both the primary and middle/high school libraries. Classes conducted in the library help students to learn how to effectively and efficiently learn how to use sources of information in print and non-print/electronic format.

 

ISS LIBRARY CATALOG

Library Catalog

CITATION AND RESEARCH HELP

RESEARCH LINKS

 
Collection of scholarly journal articles, best for academic research such as the IB Extended Essay.
On-campus only.
 
 
Access World News
Newspapers from around the world, up to the minute. Excellent for comparing regional perspectives.
 
Ancient World History, Modern World History and World Geography
Maps, biographies, essays, primary sources and historical facts and up-to-date information about nations, climate and landforms.
 
Several databases on various topics are located on this homepage.
 
Britannica Online School Edition

Everything in an encyclopedia and more - videos, weblinks, journals, magazines and a ton of information.

Britannica Image Quest quest.eb.com

On-campus only.

Research resources are available on or off campus. Some require passwords. Please see librarian.

TEACHERS

Teacher Resources
Zotero
Noodle Tools
Stavanger Public Library Catalog

Library Info

ISS has two libraries, one for Primary School and one for Middle and High School. All ISS students and their families are welcome to use the resources available at each library.

The staff is happy to assist you!

Emma Rees, librarian
Christine Kemp, library teacher
Liz Bannister, library assistant

The Primary Library is open daily from 8:00-3:15. Unscheduled visitors may use the library until 10:00 every morning.

The Middle School/High School Library is open to all from 8:00-3:45.