The shelf on the left is part of Spanish fiction. The taller shelf on the right is the "blue star" collection (series fiction).
Part of the "enjoyables" collection (picture books).
English nonfiction is against the wall. The "island" houses English biographies.
I included this picture because of the great architectural detail that gives the library so much wonderful natural light.
The back row of Mac computers for student use.
This section, in the center of the library, serves as a gathering space. Younger students sit on the carpet squares for library lessons. In the red bins, there are "honor" books (books not in the library's catalog that can be borrowed by students who have checked out their limit of books or who have overdue books).
The graphic novel collection, after my "reorg" but before I straightened it (again). This is probably the most popular part of the library's collection.
Author Lauren Oliver speaks to students. This was a real highlight and a great way to end my fieldwork. The students were so excited to have the opportunity to hear her speak! They had outstanding questions, too. I look forward to picking up my signed copies of her books!
It is amazing how very different working on a high school campus is from working on an elementary campus. In an elementary school, the TL spent much more time doing readers' advisory. On the secondary campus, my supervisor is so busy with meetings, helping in the "flex lab," etc. that helping students select books is really up to the classified staff. The TL at the secondary level seems to be much more administrator and slightly less teacher (though she is still a teacher, of course). It is a really exciting time to work in a school library, whatever level.
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