Mission Statement

Through collaboration, the librarians will promote good scholarship by providing instruction to students in navigating all formats of information, recognizing authoritative resources, and properly documenting research.

For library resources, class assignment information, and database passwords, visit the Oakton Library class in Blackboard.

Hours

• A pass is required for students to visit the library during all class periods during the school day.  (gold staff library pass)
• Cougar Time is limited to 100 students.  Reservations are available in advance.  (For PRINTING ONLY, get a pink QUICK PRINT pass from your CT teacher!)
• The library is not available for any library services during 4^th pd Student Advisory periods.  This includes, but is not limited to, printing and book checkout.
• During lunch, students must have a pass to visit the library.  (gold staff library pass from a teacher OR gold lunch pass from security staff in the cafeteria). Students are reminded that NO FOOD or DRINK is allowed in the library.
• No passes are required before school or after school.

Library Staff

Want Something to Read?

• Shelfari: Book reviews on your book blog

Links

• Book Riot http://bookriot.com/- check out the Columns and Genres
• Teen Reads http://www.teenreads.com/
• Guys Read http://www.guysread.com/
• Reading Rants http://www.readingrants.org/
• Noodle Tools http://www.noodletools.com/

What's Happening in the Library

 YALSA’s “Teen Book Finder” app—download for free on Apple and Android devices “Find the best books and media for teens, as selected by library staff and educators across the United States! The Teen Book Finder, generously funded by a grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, offers easy access to the titles honored each year by the Young Adult Library Services Association, a division of the American Library Association. The Teen Book Finder allows users to search for books by title, author, genre, award, or list; create a reading list with the Favorites button; share what you’re reading on Facebook and Twitter; and find a copy of the book in your local library, all from one screen! Not sure where to start? YALSA offers three different book titles as hot picks on the homepage each day.”

Check out the “We Need Diverse Books Campaign” using the following link:

• http://weneeddiversebooks.tumblr.com/
• http://www.julialeebooks.com/friday-favorites-springtime-in-minnesota/