Resources for Staff

• Reserving Library Space: Visit LibraryTrac and log in with your assigned credentials to reserve a library space. The main library space seats approximately 50, the Flex Space seats approximately 30, and the conference room seats 6-8 comfortably.

• Poster Printing: To request a poster, email LEHSlibrary@kcsdschools.net with a high-resolution image/PDF file of the poster and how many copies you would like.

• Lamination: To request lamination, you can bring the items into the library. Please specify if materials are needed by a specific date. Otherwise, lamination will be completed as time allows.

• Die-Cut Machine: an Ellison die-cut machine, along with the 3" and 5" alphabet letters and a variety of shapes (hearts, stars, etc.), is located in the library. You must provide your own paper.

• SC Discus: Provides free access to a wide range of electronic library resources, including databases, eBooks, and tutoring services

• StudySC: An educational resource that provides South Carolina-specific to support K-12 educators and students with materials aligned to state standards for various subjects and grade levels

• South Carolina Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Resources: Offers educators resources, strategies, and tools to integrate SEL into the classroom, promoting students' emotional and social development 

• Multilingual Learner Resources & Information: Offers a variety of tools and materials to support educators working with multilingual learners, including advocacy resources, strategies, and family support materials

• Library Tour & Orientation: An introduction to the library space and resources. This process is especially helpful for new students.

• Book Tasting: Students will take a personality quiz that classifies them into a category based on their answers. Students will be directed to book displays that are curated for their category.

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

• Book Curation: Upon request, the library staff can curate a selection of materials for use in your class based on a theme or topic. Past topics include Shakespeare/Medieval England (English) and opposing viewpoints for persuasive arguments.

Intellectual freedom is defined by the American Library Association as “the rights of library users to read, seek information, and speak freely as guaranteed by the First Amendment."

Intellectual freedom protects students’ rights to access materials, therefore protecting their rights to learn, create an open worldview, and ultimately become informed, engaged members of society.

Click here for a curated list of resources on Intellectual Freedom that will assist educators in upholding these important rights!