Friday, March 30, 2012

Valuable Print Resources

The shelf of weeded books.
It’s time for spring cleaning in the library.  Thanks to the variety of online databases that we have available for our faculty and students, found at http://www2.ravenscroft.org/media/databases.htm,  there are many items in our non-fiction (Information) section that are redundant.
No, we will not be getting rid of all of our books.  With the Upper School Composition Research Paper and the 8th grade Global Ravens Project, there is no better way to browse for topics.  Are you thinking about the global water supply?  Go look specifically for the call number 333 and thumb through several very excellent and current books to look for research questions.  Sit and read for a while to think about where you can go with this topic.
American Literature Shelf, post-weeding.
For fun browsing, though, we want the shelves to be inviting.  They don’t all need to be brand new, but they do need to be relevant and current.  Every book needs to be a possibility for good reading or research.  We have a written policy, but it’s also like your closet, get rid of those items that are always passed over and seem to take up space for the good items.
The shelves that have been weeded have room for display books and look ready for easy pick-up, so stop by today!

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Happy Hunger Games!

Outside the IMAX Theater at Marbles Museum
The turnout for our trip to see The Hunger Games was awesome!  Many thanks to all our members that joined us on their day off from school.  Based on all the smiling faces exiting the theater after the movie, a great time was had by all that attended.

With all the excitement surrounding the release of this highly anticipated movie, reporters from the News & Observer were there interviewing people that were waiting in line.  The final article was posted on the N&O website last night and it features several of our club members!

View article: "Students flock to early viewings of 'Hunger Games'"

Have you seen the movie yet?  Feel free to post your reviews in the comments below.



Wednesday, March 07, 2012

A Loud Library


It gets loud in here sometimes, but what can you expect? At any given time there are students reviewing flash cards with a buddy, presenting with a Prezi on the SmartBoard, typing papers on their ChromeBooks in a comfy chair, and doing group research projects around a few books. The library is more of a multi-purpose place, and we’re happy to be the hub of activity!
We have a few little white noise machines that give a dull hum to make it easier to concentrate and we’re even thinking of moving bookshelves to make little alcoves for reading and working.  Just in case, bring your headphones, you might want to listen to music while you study or edit an online video without interrupting your neighbor.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Hunger Games @ IMAX on March 23


Whether you’ve read all the books, or if you’re just a big Josh Hutcherson fan, join the Cinemature Club for the opening day of The Hunger Games.  See the details and register here to go with us to Marbles IMAX @ noon Friday.

You can register now, but the first 26 student who pay their $12 to Mrs. Thrash in the library will get the tickets. As of 3/17, only 8 seats are left! 


From the News and Observer, all about filming in NC: http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/03/18/1936882/hunger-games-films-impact-immediate.html 



See the latest trailer:  http://news.moviefone.com/2012/03/02/hunger-games-clip-katniss_n_1316452.html