Monday, March 8, 2010

News From The Gunn Library

Meg Omainsky, momainsky@pausd.org

There’s a lot going on at the Gunn Library! New librarian Meg Omainsky is updating many aspects of the library, including:
  • A revamp of the library website to make it more accessible and useful for students and teachers
  • A new laptop checkout system allowing students to borrow laptops during their lunch and prep periods
  • Updating group study rooms with new technology, as well as adding digital editing stations
  • An update of the Gunn library book collection
  • New exhibition of student art as well as creation virtual art display space
  • Renewal of the unused library courtyard, to be named the “Acorn Lounge” and cleaned up by students to create a new outdoor hangout space
  • Events and groups including a library book club, TED talk showings, and other possibilities including guest speakers
  • Help in integrating technology into the classroom, including the addition of four new online databases: JSTOR, a primary source historical archive, GREENR, an environmental science database, and AP science and Science Full Text, resources for science students.
  • Fostering greater communication between library and student body through the new website, Facebook, and the morning announcements
Meg Omainsky
Teacher Librarian
Gunn High School
780 Arastradero Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306
650- 354-8252

No comments :

Post a Comment