School Library History
Downey High School library started in the early 20’s with some magazines and books and no circulation desk.
Until January 7, 1924, where the library staff met, drew up some rules and regulations in regard to the library, appointed librarians and officers to immediately start working. This group of individuals were able to provide a better functioning library so much so that the county librarian made them an example for the rest of the schools in the county.
Downey High School Library has served Viking students for more than 92 years. Since 1924, the DHS library’s goal was to provide students with a variety of books, resources and information for students. This is still the main goal for DHS library.
Since 1924, the library has evolved much like its librarians.
Meet your librarian, Mrs. M. Ortiz, is a Downey High alumni who is both a public and high school Librarian. She has a Master’s in Library Science from San Jose State, a credential in art from Cal State Dominguez Hills and a credential in library media from Cal State Long Beach. She has worked in libraries for 20 years, started at Downey City Library, worked at an elementary school in downtown LA and in 2010 arrived at Downey High School.