Library

The Greenhills library program supports the mission of the school and contributes to the intellectual and imaginative growth of students, faculty and staff.  The library provides a welcoming environment where life long learning informs the pursuit of knowledge through reading and research.
 
The Harry Anderson Library encompasses a main reading room, a periodical room, a videoconferencing center, study carrels and four computer labs.  The collection of more than 16,000 permanent items, 1,500 ebooks, 105 periodicals, as well as a variety of databases and information-rich web sites support reading for pleasure, information, and research.
 
Library and Information Skills Indicators
 
Information literacy stimulates curiosity and empowers students to locate, evaluate and use information in a variety of formats. The librarian collaborates with classroom teachers to create opportunities for students to become confident users and creators of information who can:
 
  • Understand how library and information resources are organized.
  • Use strategic search techniques to find information in print , digital, and media sources
  • Evaluate relevance, appropriateness, reliability, and scope of different kinds of information and information resources.
  • Use information ethically, including proper documentation of sources.
  • Know how and when to scan or to read in depth.
  • Form a focused topic question, take notes, create outlines, write thesis statements, pursue and argument, and make conclusions.
  • Synthesize information to create something personal and authentic to oneself.
  • Know how to use digital and print tools to persue and present research.
  • Understand principles of information presentation

 

Recommended Middle School Reading.pdf

US Reading List.pdf