The Keller High School Library is a gathering place for all students, staff, and faculty!
You can search for a great book, get help with research and the writing process, work on group projects, study, print papers, play chess, play the Switch, do a puzzle, or just relax!
This is a safe and relaxing place for everyone!
Librarian: Caroline Carr
Phone: 817-1422
Email: caroline.carr@kellerisd.net
student resources
I need a book!
KCLOUD APPLICATIONS
Click on the icon above which will take you to the Keller ISD website. Find this icon on that page and click it. You will need to log in with your student # and password to get to your KCloud tiles.
PHYSICAL BOOKS,
AUDIO BOOKS, &
Electronic Books
Find the Library: Find a Book tile in KCloud.
LIBRARY CATALOG
The TLC tile will take you to our library catalog. You can look for materials that are in our library. If our library doesn't have what you need, we can borrow from other schools in the district if they have it.
yOU’RE NOT ALONE.
Always feel free to ask for help from the librarian
or library aides. That's what we're here for!
I need help with research!
Go to KCloud and click on the Library: Research Online tile. It will open up to the tiles below. These are all curated databases just for high schoolers. The information you find here will be on your level of understanding and will be ACCURATE. This is SO much better than just googling.
Remember, Google is a SEARCH ENGINE whose job is to just find all the information it can, and it does a really great job.
These are DATABASES with TRUE, VERIFIED, and ACCURATE information. This is the kind of information you would use in a research project, and it will be narrowed down to what you need instead of a big mess of information to dig through.
I need help with adulting!
Find this tile to get to EBSCO Learning Express.
This provides interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development and more. These award-winning learning tools are designed to help students and achieve their educational and career goals.
stAFF
resources
I am happy to co-teach with you or teach a lesson myself to your classes. I can cover topics, such as:
- Information literacy skills: find, evaluate, and use information effectively. This includes things like how to use the library catalog, how to find credible online sources, and how to cite sources correctly.
- Research skills: how to conduct research for their school assignments, including how to identify a research topic, develop a research question, and gather and analyze information.
- Technology skills: how to use a variety of technology tools, such as word processing software, presentation software, and databases.
- Digital citizenship skills: how to be safe and responsible users of technology. This includes things like understanding online privacy, avoiding cyberbullying, and preventing plagiarism.
- Critical thinking skills: help students develop their critical thinking skills by teaching them how to evaluate information carefully and form their own opinions.
- Reading comprehension skills: help students improve their reading comprehension skills by teaching them strategies such as summarizing main ideas, identifying supporting details, and making inferences.
- Media literacy skills: how to understand and evaluate different types of media, such as news articles, advertisements, and social media posts.
- Citation skills: how to cite sources correctly in research papers and other academic assignments.
- Copyright and fair use: how to understand copyright laws and how to use copyrighted materials legally.
Need something else? Just ask and I'll look into it for you. I'm here to help the students AND the staff!
parent resources
If you are concerned about a lost book fine or need information about what our library offers, feel free to call or come in and see what we're all about. Your children are welcome in the library any time, and we want to send strong readers and critical thinkers out into the world. Let us help!
daily.
We are open
If you want to help your student with a technology issue, click here to see FAQs and get the answers you need.
Canvas is a learning management tool that teachers use to post assignments and other class information.
The Aeries Student/Parent Portal is your resource for student information.
BATTLE OF
THE BOOKS
Battle of the Books is a reading incentive program designed to improve reading comprehension and enthusiasm for reading using a fun and unique competition format. Participants are given a reading list of nine books to read. Students will compete in teams to determine their knowledge and understanding of the books. This year’s books have been carefully selected to include a variety of genres, reading levels, and themes. All Battle of the Books selections are available for check out through the school library, so there is no cost to participate
We will meet
Oct. 23rd
Nov. 19th
Dec. 17th
From 4:00 to 5:00 in the library.
BOOK REQUESTS
Is there a book that you want to read, but we don't have it here? Please use this form to let us know if there is a book you would like to see added to the library collection. Suggestions will be considered based on the library's budget and the district's Collection Development Policy.
*Students, parents, and staff are encouraged to recommend books!*
CALENDAR
Library Space: Schedule an area of the library for study, collaboration, creation, and clubs.
You are welcome to spend your offtime in the library to just !
Teachers:
*If you would like to teach a collaborative lesson with Ms. Carr, send her an email (caroline.carr@kellerisd.net) and she'd be happy to get that scheduled. Check out the Staff Resources tab to see what she can teach with or for you.
*If you need a space to meet for a club, meeting, or PLC, etc., send an email to Ms. Carrto get on the facility calendar.
Students:
Meet with Ms. Carr to schedule an area before or after school, and I will add it to the Library Reservation Calendar.
*Note that the library may be closed periodically for testing or other campus activities. In order to schedule time in the library for a class, club meeting, or anything else, contact Ms. Carr through email. We will check availability and get you in as soon as possible.
chill
about the library
HOURS: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
LIBRARY CHECKOUT POLICY:
Book Checkout - 21 days
You can check out 5 materials at a time and put a hold on up to 5 items.
Fines - Late fines will not be assessed. Books overdue by 60 days will automatically be declared lost and a replacement fine will be assessed to the student's account.
Lost Book - See above policy about fines.
ACCESS:
The library is open and available for students before school, during lunch, and after school. During class, students must have a pass from their teachers to come to the library.
If you have an off period, you are welcome to spend that time here.
Students MUST sign in when coming to the library (excluding lunch time).
Teachers may schedule classes to come to the library by calling Ms. Carr at x1422 or emailing at caroline.carr@kellerisd.net.
Clubs may schedule the library for before school or after school, if they have a club sponsor with them.