For Teachers

Come Spend Time With Us

We are here for you! Click on the image to the left for a link to the A-High Library reservation calendar. Click here for directions to access our LibraryTrac reservation platform to reserve a library space.

In addition to co-teaching and offering research instruction, we are the ideal place for small group work, and activities that require a little more room like socratic seminars or gallery walks. Also, please bring your students in to check out books for quiet reading time. Regular reading ups everyone's learning game!

Passes, Lunch, etc.

Please send all students with a LEGIBLE (please!) pass, unless they are with you as a class group. Students may come for lunch only with a pass from their teacher before the lunch period.

Search our Library Catalog

You can use the AHS library catalog to search books and check them out.

Please remember you may also ask your librarian to curate a book collection and MackinVia group for your instructional needs.

The Virtual Professional Library at your service

Taking a course? Need some new ideas for classroom management or teaching English Language Learners? The Virtual Professional Library has hundreds of eBooks to help you with these and much much more. Watch the video to learn all it has to offer.

We Have Databases For You!

Our databases provide tons of great information and inspiration. Explore fantastic articles, images, maps, charts, editorial cartoons, two video streaming databases and ready-made lesson plans at your fingertips. Want a tour of some of them? Just email Mrs. Haislip and she will be your guide. In the meantime, here is a list with descriptions to help you navigate!

Help Your Students Successfully Research

Noodle Tools is a platform for research and writing. You can use Noodle Tools for notetaking and outlining; source evaluation and bibliography generation. Students can even collaborate with a group member and share their project with you. NoodleTools can be accessed via ClassLink. Mrs. Haislip will instruct students on the platform and collaborate with you on designing your research projects. Email or stop by the library.

Be The Star of Your Own Classroom

Use WeVideo and/or Adobe Express to enrich your instruction by using multimedia components. WeVideo is a multimedia video creation platform, and Adobe Express allows teachers and students to create videos, websites, infographics, visual learning products, and more!

Both are accessible via ClassLink. See us for ideas and inspiration!

Teacher Tools to Borrow

BreakoutEDU Boxes

Kits that teachers can setup to have students work out puzzle based challenges The locks, boxes, and other items can be used in numerous combinations with a story added to suit what is being taught. There is also a platform with ready made games and aides for making your own. The library has 7 boxes to borrow. See Mrs. Puglisi if you are interested in using them.

McSquares WhiteBoard

A double-sided, magnetic dry-erase markerboard. Includes 12" x 12" magnetic tablets that mount to the board, Each tablet includes 8 drawing templates that can be inserted between the clear acrylic writing surface and white back panel to help you structure learning sessions. We also have 2x2 inch reusable sticky notes. Fantastic for collaboration activities. NOTE:Whiteboard can only be used in the library space.

VisualsSpeak Image Set

A collection of well-chosen photographs useful for activities in which students use images instead of words to express ideas. A great tool for inspiration, connecting ideas and expressing thoughts,

Greenscreen & Lighting Kit

We have everything you or your students need to film. The green screen, lighting kit, tripod and external mic can be transported to where you are filming. You can also use the library seminar room to record. The library can also lend you an iPad if you would like to record on that and upload to your Google Drive

Leverage the Public Library

Educator Resources

Learn how to get an educator library card, find materials and curriculum support, learn about the homework center and tutoring services that can help your students be successful. Click on the image for a link to the AACPL Educator Resource page.

We Look Forward to Working With You!

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