Library

Annette Counts, Librarian
acounts@bishopodowd.org
510-577-9100 ext. 151
Genevieve S. Arechiga, Library Assistant
garechiga@bishopodowd.org
510-577-9100 ext. 152
Colette Roche, Tutoring Services Coordinator
croche@bishopodowd.org
510-577-9100 ext. 205


Library Hours
  • Monday - Thursday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Friday: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ask a Librarian

Overwhelmed with information? Don’t know where to start your research? Want a recommendation for a great book? Email the librarian with any questions. You will get a response asap. acounts@bishopodowd.org
News

Citations: O'Dowd now has a subscription to NoodleTools. This deluxe program will help you organize your research, resources and notes.  NoodleTools arrives just in time for junior research papers, but all students should give NoodleTools a try with any project involving research. Come by the library for password information. NoodleTools

Oxford Language Dictionaries: We have subscriptions to Oxford online dictionaries in English, Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese, German and Russian.  Take advantage of these excellent resources.

Religion and Philosophy Database: Students have access to Ebsco's Religion and Philosophy database. This new database contains a wide variety of resources on world religions and philosophies.

Book Display: We have our new books on display in the library. The books are ready for you to check out!

If you're looking for a book on the AP recommended reading list, visit our display in the fiction section.

New Books: Click to see the new titles added to the collection. There is something for everybody. New Books

Printing: It can get crazy around the printer before school and at break so plan to do your printing first thing in the morning. Don't wait until the last minute. Better yet, print at home and avoid the lines.

MP: If you want to spend your next MP in the library, be sure to sign up for a spot before MP. The library is a popular place and we fill up quickly so come by at lunch to reserve your place in the library.

Make Up Tests: If you need to make up a test during M.P. be sure to sign-up before lunch. Tests can also be taken before and after school.

Book Club: The final book club selection is Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. Book club will meet Friday, May 28 in the library and then head over to Network Cafe for lunch and our final meeting. Please join us. Here's the list of the books we read this year: The Lovely Bones, Alice in Wonderland, King Dork, Finding Nouf, City of Thieves, Thirteen Reasons Why.

Great Reads

Find the best books to read at one of these websites:

Your Library Card Links to Other Libraries

Our local public libraries offer many services and great resources, including databases and catalogs that you can access from home. They also offer 24/7 reference help. Use your library card to access their resources.

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