The Questioning, Understanding, Extrapolating, Synthesizing, Theorizing Center

Vision:

The vision of the library media center is to create a warm and welcoming learning environment that fosters a love of reading, high academic achievement and literate 21st century learners. Our intent is to empower students and staff to become critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.

Mission Statement:

The library program will:

• support instruction and help to create a community of lifelong independent learners
• provide relevant and current information in a variety of media formats
• provide instruction for information use, access and delivery
• maintain a collection that reflects the cultural and ethnic diversity of the school community
• provide opportunities for global outreach and learning
• foster the lifelong love of reading and appreciation of literature

                                           
           
           
                Ms. Shereen Bagherzadeh - Library Media Specialist
            Ms. Barbara J. Morgan - Library Media Specialist
                   Mr. Stennis Floyd - Library Media Assistant

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Information

Library Hours   
  7:55 - 2:55

Check Out Policy
Students may check out books and eBooks for a
two-week time period.

Library Links - See library staff for access information
PTMS Library Databases and Research Links
PTMS Library Destiny Discover Catalog - Print, eBooks, Web Sites
PWC Public Library Electronic Resources -
   Use public library card number to access
World Book Online
Culture Grams 
                      
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Panther students--the Adopt-a-Shelf Program is up and running.  If you are interested in discovering new books to read and share, taking responsibility in the Quest Center, helping to keep shelves neat and tidy, earning rewards, and earning volunteer hours, please stop by the Library Media Center and pick up an application! 

Along with the application, you must also complete three on-line quizzes to have your own shelf. The quizzes can be found at: https://www.ischool.utexas.edu/order_in_the_library 

**Be sure to print your certificates after completing the quizzes.

Also, take a look at the Adopt-A-Shelf PowerPoint in the Media Center Files below to better understand what the program entails.  We look forward to working together in the QUEST Center this year! Go Panthers!








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That's right Panthers, the library media center is now featuring thirty-five
electronic books (eBooks) for your enjoyment and use in instruction. Please
"check out" our eBook display and contact the library for access information.


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Web 2.0 Tools 

Links to Animoto, Glogster, Tagxedo, Prezi, Storybird,
Wordle, and many more





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