The Library Media Center is a community space!

The librarians would love to collaborate with you and you are also welcome to reserve library spaces for other uses.

While we will always accommodate when possible, we cannot guarantee a space unless a reservation is made in advance.

• Reservation requests are not final until you have received confirmation that your request was approved.

• If you book a reservation and realize you no longer need it, PLEASE let us know as soon as possible in case others need to utilize the space.

General Library Activities:

• Library Orientation: An introduction to the space, including a tour of the library and general information. Especially helpful for freshmen, new students, and students who do not frequent the library.

• Book Tasting: Each student will take a "Genre Personality Quiz" that classifies them into a category based on their interests and answers. Examples: The Artist, The Comedian, The Thrill-Seeker, etc. Students are then directed to book displays that are specially curated for their category.

• Introduction to Research: Students will bring their computers to participate in an interactive introduction to DISCUS and other research resources available to them through the state and school district.

Lesson-Specific Activities:

• Scavenger Hunts: Teachers can set up stations in advance to have their class participate in a lesson-based scavenger hunt. Previously, stations have included puzzles, craft activities, and audiovisual elements designed around a teacher's lesson. Previous themes include Getting to Know Cultural Figures (Spanish) and The Hero's Journey (English).

• Book Curation: Upon request, the librarians can curate a selection of materials for use in your class based on a theme or topic. These books can be displayed for your class to peruse or made into a digital resource list for online access. Previous topics have included Hispanic Cultural Figures (Spanish), Shakespeare and Medieval England (English), and Opposing Viewpoints for Persuasive Arguments.

Books & Digital Materials

• Staff can search for or browse materials by logging into Classlink with your school email address, then going to "Books & eBooks," then "Destiny LEHS" or by clicking the link above.

• Staff members can check out materials at any time during regular school hours.

• To request a book or other material be added to the collection, email the librarians to see if the material can be ordered.

Bulletin Board Paper

• There are racks of various colored bulletin board paper located in the library. You are welcome to take what you need.

Library Equipment

The following equipment is for in-house use only and may require special training/instruction. Copyright law applies, so please make sure you are practicing ethical use of intellectual property.

• Poster Printer: Teachers are invited to use the poster printer on their own time. If you need assistance, please ask a librarian.

• Laminator (Librarian Use Only)

  • • To request lamination, attach a sticky note to your item(s) that includes your name and a "need by" date if applicable.

    • Place your item(s) with attached sticky note on the counter beside the laminator in the library workroom. The counter is labeled with a sign that says, "Place lamination requests here!"

    • Laminating materials are expensive, so please consider necessity when requesting. We are unable to laminate one-time use items.

    • When your lamination is completed, you will be emailed and can pick up your item(s) on the shelf in the library workroom labeled, "PICK-UP STATION."

SmartPass

• • Students MUST have an active SmartPass to visit the library Media Center without a teacher/staff member for ANY REASON.

  • Please do not send more than 3 students at a time without advance approval.

Things to Consider

• • The librarians cannot be responsible for closely monitoring student activities, especially when they are using computers, so please note that if they are behaving well and appear to be working, we will assume that they are on task.