Library / Media Center


Mission

The mission of the Prospect Mountain High School Library is to engage students in reading and literacy and to teach them to be independent and savvy users of information.

Resources

The library offers materials in various formats including books, newspapers, magazines, graphic novels, e-books, reference materials, DVDs, video tapes, and audio books.


Programs

The PMHS Library education program consists of instruction for students and school community members in either a group or individual setting on the following:

  • Use of the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC)

  • Evaluating Websites

  • Online Services available at PMHS

  • Plagiarism and Cheating Proper Citations – MLA Style

  • Online Identity Digital Citizenship

Services

  • Book Talks

  • Assistance with locating materials

  • Library Lessons (in classes and in library)

  • Laminating

  • Readers’ Advisory

  • Professional Reading Materials

  • Assistance with research projects

Databases

“Read not to contradict and confute, nor to believe and take for granted, nor to find talk and discourse, but to weigh and consider.” - Sir Francis Bacon

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