From the comments I’ve received, the library is bigger (due to the rearrangement) and more attractive.  I, on the other hand, … Thank you for the positive response on the new look.! A big shout-out to our fearless leader for her support and trust in my interior design skills!  More is yet to come.  Part of my goal for the library is, in fact, to make it attractive and welcoming.  That is one of the ways we get students in; hopefully they’ll pick up some reading material while they’re here.  These days the library is much more than books- we’re a multi-media / multi-tasking center of activity – and the librarian does more than just shelve books and shush loud talkers.   I hope you will join me as we seek to transform in ways that will enrich the 21st century learning experience.
As part of our facelift, we’ve started a group on Facebook for the library.  Just search for SHHS Library and “Like” it! On the group page we can share news about reading and resources, create discussions, and post photos and videos.  I’ve already started a discussion about summer reading so feel free to join in. I’ll be seeking student participation so feel free to let them know about it.

The library is open for business, even though we are still putting things back together.  I look forward to working with you to coordinate research activities for our students.  I’m here to support you, so let me know how I can do that. There’s an online form to request library or computer lab time; instructions are below.

Accessing Library Services Online: go to http://schools.fwisd.org/southhills (www.fwisd.org -Schools – High Schools – South Hills) Click on the Staff Only link

On the left, you will see Documents, where there will be a Library- Staff Reference Material folder (Notice, also, the other times available to you)

Here you will find important information, some regarding frequently asked questions.

On the right of the main page, you will see Calendars and other things

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month download a letter size poster with Dwayne Wade from the American Library Association page

Interested in citation styles? I know you are! Desk copies of MLA books are available for teachers with a class size of ten or more students. There are two ways to submit a request. By mail, please use school letterhead, stating the name of the course, the approximate enrollment, and your name, complete address, and telephone number; address your request to Marcia Henry at the Modern Language Association, 26 Broadway, 3rd floor, New York, NY 10004-1789. You may also submit your request online using the desk copy request form.
**Apple iPad Drawing for MLA Handbook Adoptions (have to order a class set)