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Highlands Library Media Services

Library Media Specialist - Jason Gay 
jason.gay@fortthomas.kyschools.us

Library / Media Assistant – Heidi Vermeil
heidi.vermeil@fortthomas.kyschools.us

 

Library hours:

The HHS Library is open for Highlands High School students and faculty:

 

Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 4:30pm,

Friday the library is open from 7:30am to 3:30pm.
 

The last school day of the week the Media Center will close at 3:30 pm (i.e. Thanksgiving Week, Spring Break, etc.)

 

Students and visitors will need a pass during the school day. 
 

Library Collection:

Our library catalog is supported through Follett Destiny.

 

The library collection contains print book and periodical materials, eBooks from Cengage and OverDrive, DVD’s, digital video resources and electronic research databases: (Science in Context, Jstor, Global Viewpoints, Issues in American History, Encyclopedia of American Government, Lit Finder, SIRS Researcher, Opposing Viewpoints, Bloom’s Literary Criticism, Britannica Online, Image Quest and Kentucky Virtual Library.)
We also carry select tech peripherals for daily and weekly checkouts. 

 

Teachers and Students can all Library Media Center Resources under our Schoology page.

Our Library Media Center supports the active collaboration, critical thinking, communication and creation with learning for all patrons:

  • We collaborate with students and faculty on resources to use for lessons

  • We help with research and inquiry methods, databases, co-teach lessons, tech applications/tools for student projects/assessments.

  • We offer exploration opportunities for students and faculty in our Makerspaces programming.

  • We work collaboratively with faculty and students on information literacy skills through your planned projects and research assignments

  • Instruct students on using library resources and how to enhance digital projects!

  • We love displaying exemplary student work/projects, student recognition or faculty awards.

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Our Spaces

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The library has three areas to sign up that are equipped with multimedia projectors and seating. We can accommodate three classes in our spaces!

 

 

     Our Collaboration Studio offers a multitude of learning settings

·         Green Screen Space

·         Adaptable / Comfy Furniture

·         Collaboration Stations

·         Writable Surfaces

·         Relaxed adaptable environment for your classes

 

Our 3D Printing Kiosk

      Offers multiple types of 3D printing

      We can accommodate Science, Engineering, Math and Creative endeavors with access to printing which is student led.

Other amenities:

  • professional collection both print and digital resources

  • lamination

  • printing kiosks

  • charging areas

  • copy service

  • print design and formatting

  • audio/visual peripherals

  • digital signage

  • digital curation

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