Library Media Center Hours
During the school year, the library is open 7:25 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.
The Middle-High School Library Media Center provides teachers and their students access to print and online resources. It also offers instruction and support for literacy, research skills and digital citizenship.
Catalogs & Databases
OPALS (Online Public Access Catalog)
Use OPALS (Online Public Access Catalog) to search for books online by title, author, subject, and more.
CIDER (Catalog for Information Discovery and Educational Resources)
If the Library Media Center doesn’t have the book you’re looking for, you can check the Catalog for Information Discovery and Educational Resources (CIDER) to see if it is available from another school in the region. is a Catalog for Information Discovery and Educational Resources.
SORA eBook Library
SORA eBook Library is our district’s collection of age-appropriate digital reading materials. It includes eBooks, audiobooks and read-alongs.
The platform is free for all Herkimer CSD students and staff. Users must choose “Herkimer Central School District” from the drop-down list. They will then be prompted to sign in using their Herkimer CSD Google account.
Still can’t find what you’re looking for?
Check out these sites to help you pick the perfect book:
- Common Sense Media Book Reviews allows you to read reviews of thousands of books that include information about graphic content, age-appropriateness and theme.
- Goodreads allows you to keep track of the books you read, see what others are reading, read reviews and get recommendations based on your reading history.
Research Databases
These databases can be used by students doing research for class projects or papers.
- Library Pathfinders are collections of resources specifically selected by Miss Bello and classroom teachers in order to help students complete research projects. They can also be found on our catalog page, OPALS.
- The Search for Success database offers access to a wide variety of online resources for student research.
Middle-High School Links
Middle-High School Library Media Center
Library & Media Specialist: Ms. Bello
Phone: (315) 866-2230
Local Resources
The Central New York Public Library System Web Catalog includes holdings of the public libraries in Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida counties and access to other library catalogs, such as Contemporary Authors and NoveList. Materials can be borrowed through the High School library.