Welcome to the Timberline High School Library!
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Our mission is to ensure that students and staff are effective users and producers of ideas and information.
360-412-4869
Reservations, questions, and book requests? thslibrary@stu.nthurston.k12.wa.us
Hours
- Before School Hours (7-7:30 am): Browse the collection, turn in materials, Chromebook support, and sit-and-study
- During Class: Student visits with teacher permission and must have a Library Pass
- Lunch (10:30 am-12:00 pm): Browse the collection, turn in materials, Chromebook support, sit-and-study, and Makerspace during all three lunches.
- After School Hours (2:00 pm-3:00 pm): Browse the collection, turn in materials, Chromebook support, and sit-and-study
Our Staff
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thslibrary@stu.nthurston.k12.wa.us
Katheryn Myrick, NBCT
Teacher-Librarian
kmyrick@nthurston.k12.wa.usJeff Peltier
Library Audio-Visual Tech
jpeltier@nthurston.k12.wa.us
What We Do
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Information & Technology Literacy Instruction
- Provide information literacy instruction, including evaluation and analysis of the credibility, relevance, and currency of information
- Coach instructional staff in support of curriculum, information technology, and information management
- Teach students to be critical consumers and producers of information
- Teach students and staff to use emerging learning technologies for school and lifelong learning
- Teach students to be safe, ethical, and responsible digital citizens
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Reading Advocacy Support & Services
- Establish and model a powerful, fashionable, and ubiquitous culture of reading in the school community
- Motivate and guide students to read for enjoyment and understanding
- Develop a relevant collection of fiction and non-fiction in a variety of formats, ensuring quality reading choices for all students
- Manage resources in support of established curriculum and student passions
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Information & Resource Management Services
- Provide open and equitable access to resources, technology, and information services for the entire school community
- Develop and administer inviting and effective physical and digital library environments
- Manage resources to support teaching and learning
- Administer information management systems to support student learning and school and district programs
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Expectations
- Remember: the library is a place to work quietly or read.
- Bring a pass from your teacher when you come to the library.
- Bring a picture ID in order to check out a laptop.
- Leave food and drink (other than water bottles) on the counter as you enter the library.
- Return materials when they are due.
