Libraries are places for new beginnings. Whether you are borrowing the latest “hot” novel, learning new computer skills or learning how to gather high quality research for a class assignment, the library is the place where your story begins. This School Library Month, join our nation’s libraries and librarians and “create your own story @ Elkins High School Library.”
The main “characters” in Elkins High School Library’s story are Jana Kelley - Lead Librarian, Mary Font – Librarian, and Marie Gamlen – Aide. In addition to starring in the library’s “story,” Mrs. Kelley also is the main character in the Senior Class of 2011’s planning & organization of Prom, Picnic & T-shirt. Ms. Font created, developed and currently maintains Elkins Knightwire. Ms. Gamlen stars in French events throughout FBISD and is active in raising funds for cancer research through Relay for Life activities.
Recent highlights of the EHS Library story include a 47% increases book circulation and a 258% increase in library database use since 2007. Elkins leads all FBISD high schools in searches through the database vendor EBSCO which offers databases used at many universities and colleges. At EHS Library, we diligently teach the students how to use all of the databases to achieve successful results. In turn, the students are reading scholarly articles that incorporate higher level thinking skills and vocabulary – which contributes to success in classes, TAKS, and their careers. We are proud of all of the great student stories that the Elkins Library staff help to create!
School Library Month (SLM) is the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) celebration of school librarians and their programs. This year, AASL observes its 60th Anniversary.
The main “characters” in Elkins High School Library’s story are Jana Kelley - Lead Librarian, Mary Font – Librarian, and Marie Gamlen – Aide. In addition to starring in the library’s “story,” Mrs. Kelley also is the main character in the Senior Class of 2011’s planning & organization of Prom, Picnic & T-shirt. Ms. Font created, developed and currently maintains Elkins Knightwire. Ms. Gamlen stars in French events throughout FBISD and is active in raising funds for cancer research through Relay for Life activities.
Recent highlights of the EHS Library story include a 47% increases book circulation and a 258% increase in library database use since 2007. Elkins leads all FBISD high schools in searches through the database vendor EBSCO which offers databases used at many universities and colleges. At EHS Library, we diligently teach the students how to use all of the databases to achieve successful results. In turn, the students are reading scholarly articles that incorporate higher level thinking skills and vocabulary – which contributes to success in classes, TAKS, and their careers. We are proud of all of the great student stories that the Elkins Library staff help to create!
School Library Month (SLM) is the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) celebration of school librarians and their programs. This year, AASL observes its 60th Anniversary.