🙌🎊 CelebratingTerm 2

As we reflect on the recently concluded term, we are thrilled to highlight some library statistics that showcase the tremendous success and impact of the high school library. The term has seen growth, exploration, and community-building within the library space.

Between class visits and advisory offerings, student engagement with the collection has increased, and the diverse collection continues to inspire curiosity and learning.

📖🔍 Dynamic Shelving Makes Its Debut in the Library

With the change of the semester right around the corner, it's time to unveil a transformative change in the library, too--a change that promises to elevate students' reading experience! 📚✨ Say hello to NEW shelf organization, thoughtfully curated to showcase favorite authors and popular book series. This dynamic shelving is influenced by Kelsey Bogan from the Don't Shush Me: Adventures of a High School Librarian blog and her work in her own library.

The image above shows what the historical fiction and supernatural bookcases looked like before dynamic shelving--👀 take a look at the image below to see how it's been transformed!

Imagine strolling through our shelves, where every turn reveals a newly organized collection of books. From the timeless classics to the latest releases, the revamped organization ensures students can effortlessly find the authors they love and seamlessly dive into captivating book series. Between the genre categorization and the chunking and displays of dynamic shelving, there's no more hunting for that elusive title or wondering where a preferred series is hiding. The user-friendly layout is designed to make students' literary exploration easier, allowing them to spend less time searching and more time lost in the pages of a great book.

The thriller genre featuring dynamic shelving.

Ready to embark on a new literary adventure? Visit the library to take a look at the new organization! Your next reading journey awaits!

Graphic Design Class Collaboration

With the return to school came the return of collaboration opportunities. The graphic design class visited the library to delve into the world of YA literature and book covers. On this creative journey students can see where literature meets art and discover insights into the design elements that make these book covers not just visually appealing, but also significant in representing the essence of the stories they tell.

In collaboration with the art teacher, students first discussed the visual elements of YA book covers – from color schemes and typography to imagery and content. This interdisciplinary approach reinforced students' appreciation for the symbiotic relationship between literature and art. By understanding how design choices reflect the story within, students gained valuable insights into the creative process behind crafting these covers.

To bring theory into practice, students then had time among the bookcases to browse the collection to find examples of book covers that appealed to them. Guided by the art teacher, student will later share their findings about effective YA book covers based on their library browsing. This not only allows them to apply the design principles they've learned but also fosters a deeper connection with the books they choose to reimagine.