About

Mission

The mission of the library is to empower students to achieve at their highest levels and to become lifelong readers and learners. Library Media Specialists work with students individually to help them with research, projects, and technology use. As teachers, Library Media Specialists collaborate with other teachers to plan and teach information literacy lessons to classes to help students with research and other assignments.

Purpose

Our most essential goal reflects our larger mission: to maximize student access to library resources for academic achievement and literature appreciation. Library access procedures provide opportunities for students to come to the library for:

- Individual research using print materials and databases
- Project assistance and instruction
- Reinforcement of prior or missed whole class lessons
- Books and periodicals for leisure reading
- Printing and project supplies
- Assistance with Google Apps and other technological tools

Procedures

Library Hours

7:10-2:20

Borrowing Policy

Books and other materials: may be borrowed for 30 days and can be renewed if no one is waiting for them. Reference books may be checked out overnight. Students are responsible for materials borrowed or used in the library. Students are charged for replacement costs for items lost or damaged beyond repair.

E-Books/audiobooks: may be borrowed for 21 days and can be renewed if no one else is waiting for them. There is a limit of 3 e-books/audiobooks at a time.

Electronics Policy

Only approved personal electronic devices are permitted in the library. Headphones must be used when audio or video is needed for assigned work.

Meet Our Staff

Mrs. Green

Library Media Specialist / Teacher

Books I Love:

I Know This Much is True by Wally Lamb

Like Water for Chocolate by M. Leonardi

The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri

The Bonds of Love: Psychoanalysis, Feminism & the Problem of Domination by Jessica Benjamin

The Sun Is Also A Star by Nicola Yoon

My personal interests:

I love to read, write and sing. I am also into photography and photo editing. I am passionate about social justice issues and serve as the Advisor to the WHS Action Club. I love traveling and spending time with my family, and especially playing outdoors with my daughters.

Mr. McGee

Library Media Specialist / Teacher

Books I Love:

Perdido Street Station by China Mieville

Wild Seed by Octavia Butler

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

The Indigenous People's History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz

The Fifth Season by NK Jemisin

My personal interests:

I enjoy spending time with my wife and eleven year old both at home and traveling and exploring other places. I grew up in the Syracuse area, and retain my SU sports fandom. I am the advisor for the Sci-Fi/Fantasy Club, and love engaging with our young passionate sci-fi/fantasy and anime fans and creators.

Ms. Smith

Library Assistant