Milan singlehandedly eradicates illiteracy amongst all GPHS students with this informative article detailing how to utilize our school's library resources to the fullest during distanced-learning! Scroll all the way down to hear some messages from our GPHS library staff.
Have you been scared about your declining ability to comprehend the English language? Wondering if you might become illiterate in the near future? Or perhaps you just want classic novels to carry around so people think you’re mysterious and cool? You’re in luck because the Grants Pass High School library is still kicking! In fact, a large majority of students believe that the library isn’t active right now, which is completely untrue. If anything, they have more plans than ever to get books to those in need! What did you guys think the librarians were doing right now? Burning all the books F451 style for decontamination purposes? Never fear, the books are still here! Maybe, if you check some books out, you could make a better book reference than me--I made it easy and set the expectations pretty low.
Currently, there are a few ways to access library resources and information. The two that are the most significant would be the GPHS Library’s Canvas page and the Grants Pass High School website. If you are a GPHS student with a Canvas account, then you should have already gotten an invite to join the Library Canvas. If, for whatever reason, you do not have the GPHS Library Canvas, then just send a quick email to one the librarians and they'll help you out!
If you are wanting to check out a book, then I'm happy to present to you a few options as to how you can access reading material through GPHS library. For those of you wanting to get a physical copy of a book, all you have to do is go to the GPHS Library's Destiny Discover website that I've linked below and simply search for a book you want and put it on hold using your lunch number. If you have any further confusion then here are some how-to tutorials that can hopefully help you out: I'm Confused, Help!
Can't decide what to read? Too many options? Is your reading experience limited to curriculum-assigned readings? Well, then you can fill out this google form to get set up with a book recommendation based on your favorite genre and previous books you have read. Another option for deciding on a book to read would be to check out this extensive collection of book recommendations from the GPHS staff. All were thoughtfully put together by our awesome Library staff-- who you can get the opportunity to know a bit better through their video recommendations. There is also the wonderful option of checking out The Scroll's very own Book Review Column, written by the wonderful Ella Hayes! It is located in the "Book Review" tab. She does awesome work.
Our librarians have said that you can get in contact with them any way you please for recommendations and general help. This applies, and is not limited to: email, phone, carrier pigeon, and telepathy. Hit them up!
Luckily for us, our library is awesome and provides free audiobooks and e-books on the student-reading app Sora. It is super easy and convenient for all of you digital lovers out there. If you are confused as how to use it, then the library staff has just the guide for you! This guide will hopefully help you to better access the Sora reading app and get to exploring the large selection of readily-available books all for your reading needs, especially if you're like me and can't retain focus for more than 3 minutes at a time and just need a good ol' audiobook to listen to while playing Minecraft or doing 2 week-overdue math homework.
Great question! And one that our Library staff has put lots of effort in making accessible. Here are a few options for you:
Curbside Pick-up --> Put in your request for a book through Destiny or contact the librarians directly to check out a book. Once it's available, go pick it up from GPHS' front office, which is open until 3:30 pm on weekdays. Let the staff know your name and they'll give you the books that you checked out. Keep in mind that all the staff there follow the necessary COVID-19 precautions.
New! Book Delivery --> On specified dates, the Bookmobile will take to the streets to deliver books to students in need! For more info on how to use this service: Book Delivery Info
Photo Credit: Librarian Kate Weber and her absolutely bodacious graphic design skills. Like seriously, she should pursue a career in graphic design. This is the best image I've ever seen.
There is a book-drop off container in the front of the GPHS front office where you can return your books after you are done with them. If, for any reason, you are having trouble getting your book back to its rightful home in the GPHS library, then communicate with the librarians or even a friend! Let them know what the issue is and I'm sure they will be able to help out with returning the library book so that others can enjoy the books you checked out.
It is the question of the ages! Why should YOU read when the alternative-- just not reading-- seems so much more effortless? Chances are that you have been succumbed to the numbing pain of constant curriculum-based reading or were consistently under the pressure of meeting a reading deadline and thus have little opportunity to actually explore what you enjoy as a reader. It is almost like curriculum-based education is crushing our passions! No shade (...maybe a little shade). While I lack the persuasive skills to effectively make every single reader of The Scroll suddenly have the burning passion to indulge themselves in the world of prose, I can at least provide some fun GPHS-facilitated activities to hopefully rile up what little motivation rests in your cold, dead high-schooler hearts-- and, if all else fails, maybe reading will help you to learn big-boy words, like "vehemently", so that you can impress your peers and perhaps... a few cute girls ;).
Book Club is back! They'll be reading by theme this year, aligned to the reading challenge. Their first meeting is November 17th at 2:45 pm and the theme for the month is books turned into movies. So mark it on your calendar, or store it deep into the recesses of your brain! Maybe you can make some friends while bonding over some rad books. More info on the GPHS Library Canvas course! Updates with Zoom link will come out soon. Contact Ms. Weber for more information if you are interested.
Sometimes, all the motivation you need to do something is a good challenge and a mysterious prize. With the bingo-based reading event, you'll hopefully be able to work up the motivation to read, and even explore some new genres or old favorites to rediscover your love for reading!
"We sure miss all your smiling faces!! Can’t wait until we’re back together again. Be sure to take a 15-minute reading break every day. It will be good to give your eyes a break from the computer screens, plus it’s a nice getaway when things are feeling stressful.
Take care of yourself!
WE ARE GP!!"
"We miss all of you! We especially can't wait to meet you freshmen in person!"
"It is sure quiet around here without all of you – WAY too quiet, even for a library! Can’t wait to have you all back in the building!"
"The joy in our days comes mostly from our interactions with students, so know that you are NEVER bothering us by getting in touch. It makes our day!"
