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
Teacher Librarian
Gunn High School
780 Arastradero Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306
650- 354-8252
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