Our Lady of the Cross Library - Teacher Resources

Designed to support and strengthen classroom instruction by providing teachers with meaningful resources, collaborative opportunities, and instructional support. Whether you are looking for curated materials, book connections, technology integration, or innovative project ideas, the library is here to partner with you in advancing academic excellence and nurturing student growth. Together, we can create engaging, thoughtful learning experiences that inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.

Resource Curation

Custom-curated collections of books, databases, articles, multimedia, and instructional tools tailored to specific units, standards, projects, or student needs. Collaboration available for research units, literature circles, faith-based themes, and cross-curricular initiatives.

Materials Loan

Support in selecting, ordering, and organizing print and digital materials to enhance classroom instruction. This includes curriculum-aligned books, classroom library support, thematic collections, seasonal materials, and guidance on developing diverse, age-appropriate resources that reflect our school’s mission.

Book Connections

Personalized book talks, thematic book lists, classroom visits, reading promotion, literature pairings for curriculum topics, and support for fostering a strong reading culture. Assistance with matching students to “just right” books and strengthening independent reading programs.

Technology Support

Guidance with instructional technology tools, digital research platforms, educational apps, and media literacy. Support for integrating technology meaningfully into lessons, troubleshooting basic tech challenges, and identifying tools that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

Innovation & Creative Learning

Collaboration on project-based learning, makerspace activities, creative research projects, and critical thinking initiatives. Support for integrating 21st-century skills, design thinking, collaboration, and hands-on learning experiences that inspire curiosity and innovation.