Libraries

The Lower School Library and Computer Lab have morphed into a collaborative, creative and energetic space called the IDEA Hub. In the IDEA Hub, books, media and technology merge to encourage hands-on discovery, learning, and creating. Students focus on integrated, cross-curricular units of study and aim for experiences that develop deep connections to stories, information, and the world around them.

Students make use of print and digital resources to hone research skills. Students also utilize multiple forms of technology such as Chromebooks, laptops, iPads and the IDEA Wall for visual thinking, brainstorming and designing. The Green Screen provides the capacity to film in front of any background students choose, and the Production Studio allows students to record audio in a quiet space.

The Upper School Library’s learning environment provides space for small group work, seminars, and individual study. The flexible schedule followed in the Upper School allows for extended time for classroom research and for individual informational needs.

Every student in the Upper School is equipped with a personal laptop that allows access to the extensive collection of online resources such as ArtStor Digital Library, EBSCOHost Research Databases, Encyclopedia Britannica, Gale Virtual Reference Library, JSTOR Academic Journals, Newsbank Historical Newspapers, and Noodletools.

To assist with internet searches, an expanding Virtual Reference Shelf provides a list of credible Internet resources for staff and students. A web-based catalog provides instant access to all library resources.