We were definitely excited to visit this high school library, and a big thank you to Media Specialist Julie Notsch for a fantastic tour! Side note: I actually graduated from Cathedral years ago, so I was extra excited to see how things had improved and changed!
During our visit we definitely got a feel for how well-used the library is. We had to time our photo-taking in between classes to avoid accidentally including any students!
The blue color of the wall doesn’t just look nice, it tells the students that those bookshelves contain the fiction collection.
There were all sorts of different seating options available for solitary or group work: regular tables and chairs, high tables with charging stations, and a great arrangement of chairs near the magazines. Plus, notice the helpful “No Sleeping” sign next to what looks like a very cozy studying spot!
The student art in this library was really impressive. We love hearing about the collaborations between the library and other departments, plus we noticed several book-related pieces of art were on display!
The layout of the library had definitely changed since I’d attended school here, but the reference desk was easily found and accessible to students who needed assistance!
We always like to see the creativity that comes from collaboration with other teachers. The Instagram picture is from the CHS summer reading program last year, where students got to post pictures and book reviews to get ice cream treats! What could be better?
We appreciated Julie sharing her experience with ordering and organizing materials, as well as encouraging other teachers to hold their classes in the library. It’s clear that students and faculty alike appreciate the library and the awesome work happening there!
Thanks for an awesome visit! 🙂