Live To Learn, Learn To Live

Happy Holidays from the LGHS Library!

2009-12-09T12:49:00.000-08:00

The Holiday Season is here! The Los Gatos High School Library is celebrating this joyous time of year with a wonderful display of Holiday cheer! The display includes literary works, fiction and non-fiction, celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and all of the other holidays celebrated worldwide during this time of year!

Some of the titles include:
Silent Night by Stanley Weintraub,
Skipping Christmas by John Grisham,
A Celebration of Customs & Rituals of the World by Robert Ingpen & Philip Wilkinson.

'Tis the season, so check out these books!

The Gift Of Reading!

2009-11-16T12:42:00.000-08:00

For the 16th year the LGHS library is participating in the San Jose Mercury News Gift of Reading program.
This drive helps to bring the “wonder of books” to over 80,000 underprivileged children.

Please help us in this great cause by contributing new or “like new” books appropriate for children ages 1 – 17. If you prefer to send a cash donation, the library staff will purchase a book(s) for you. (You can also donate online at http://www.mercurynews.info/gor/ )

Thank you for supporting this great cause and Happy Holidays!

Tutorial Reminders

2009-09-22T12:35:00.000-07:00

It is great seeing so many students utilize the resources and comfort of the Los Gatos High School Library during the Tutorial break! However, here are some friendly reminders of Library policies:

During Tutorial, you need to be using the library to do one of the following:

Do research
Check-Out a Book
Work on school work at a Computer or Table

While in the library, you MUST have a chair for safety reasons. If a librarian comes up to you and asks you to find a seat it's for your safety and not to bother you.

If the Library runs out of a certain textbook, then you can always go to the classroom and use one there. Thanks for your understanding!

Beginning Tuesday September 22,
The Library will only accept ID cards to Borrow Textbooks

So far, this school year has been great! Keep it up Wildcats! :)

Tips for Freshman!

2009-09-01T12:44:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Los Gatos High School, Freshman Wildcats!

Here are some helpful hints & links:

1. The Los Gatos High School Library is a great place to go during Tutorial, Lunch, whenever, to just unwind and relax while getting your work done or having fun.

2. When writing essays and research projects, you can always find the books and resources necessary to get ahead and on track at the Los Gatos High School Library or Online! @ http://www.lghs.net/library/index.asp

3. The Los Gatos High School Library has all the supplies you need as well as most textbooks in the school curriculum for borrowing while in the Library! Also, there are over 20 computers with internet and printer access, a copy machine, air conditioning, archived articles, magazines, and even yearbooks!

4. Don't be afraid to ask questions or for help! (The Los Gatos High School Library always has someone available)

5. Finally, don't forget to have fun and keep reading! :]

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Teen Summer Reading Program

2009-06-08T13:07:00.000-07:00

The school year may be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean you have to stop reading!
The Los Gatos Public Library has a free summer reading program for Teens, Tweens, and even Kids! Just sign up online and you can share your opinions and views with other readers your age about the books you have just read. Plus, after reading a certain number of books you receive a $5 gift card! So, check out some books that catch your eye and don't be afraid to get caught reading!
The program runs from May 24th - August 13th
To sign up visit The Los Public Library Summer Reading page: http://califa.evanced.info/losgatos/sr/homepage.asp?ProgramID=6&PreviewMode=&StyleName=

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Have an amazing summer LG Wildcats! See you next fall!

Movies at the LGHS Library!

2009-05-21T12:43:00.000-07:00

Did you know that the Los Gatos High School Library has a vast selection of movies on DVD and VHS?
We carry movies from educational non-fiction films to recent feature films! Here are some of our titles that you might enjoy:
(For the full list, click here)

Faculty Favorites

2009-05-11T13:02:00.000-07:00

Everyone has a favorite book, including the faculty of Los Gatos High School! Come see what your teachers and administrators favorite books are at the library's "Faculty Favorites" display! Or, you can check out the list of picks online! (http://www.lghs.net/library/FacultysFavoriteBooks.pdf)

Here are some favorites you might enjoy too:

Ms. Christie "Rebecca" By Daphne Du Maurier

Mr. Downs "Gates of Fire" By Steven Pressfield

Mr. Hammack "Naturalist" By Edward O. Wilson

Mr. Kroesche "Ballad of the Whiskey Robber" By Julian Rubinstein

Ms. L. Smith "Love You Forever" By Robert N. Munsch

Ms. Wehr "East of Eden" By John Steinbeck

Mr. Wong "Soul Mountain"By Gao Xingjian

Children's Book Week

2009-05-08T12:35:00.000-07:00

May 11th-17th, 2009 is Children's Book Week!

Children's Book Week is a time to celebrate books and reading in classrooms, libraries, bookstores, and homes. From comics to mysteries, from magic to history...you can find anything between the pages of a book!

Here are some classic children's books:

Check Out the Children's Week Choice Award Winners of 2009 on Amazon.com!

For More Information visit www.BookWeekOnline.com

Get Caught Reading!

2009-05-07T12:27:00.000-07:00

May is the 10th Annual "Get Caught Reading" month! It reminds people of all ages of the fun that reading can bring. Here are some celebrities who support the cause!

For More Information, Visit: http://www.getcaughtreading.org/

Backpack Supply Drive

2009-04-24T12:26:00.000-07:00

Los Gatos High School is hosting a Backpack Supply Drive starting Friday, May 1st (and ending Friday, May 29th). It is being sponsored by the Los Gatos Rotary Club, the Interact Club, and the Los Gatos High School Library and will benefit the students of Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School in San Jose.

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Right now the cupboards at Thomas P. Ryan Elementary are bare, and they need the following NEW school supplies for their K-5 students:

Binder Paper (NOT COLLEGE RULED)
#2 Pencils
Crayons
Colored Markers
Erasers
Glue Sticks
Rulers

There will be a box located outside the Main Office, and another one in the Library, at Los Gatos High School if you would like to donate any of the above supplies.

Thank you, any donation is greatly appreciated!

National Poetry Week

2009-04-23T12:43:00.000-07:00

Celebrate the wise and interpretive writings of poetry at the Los Gatos High School Library during National Poetry Week 2009! Our library features a wide variety of poems from Poe to Silverstein. Some of the books featured at our library are:

Famous Poets

For More Information on National Poetry Week, Visit:
http://www.nationalpoetryweek.com/

For More Information on the art of Poetry, Visit:
http://www.poetry.com/
http://www.poets.org/
http://www.poetry-online.org/writing-poetry.htm

Earth Week

2009-04-22T12:32:00.000-07:00

You can celebrate our earth and all that it provides us at the Los Gatos High School library. In the center of the library, atop the encyclopedias, there is a display of ideas and books for creating a more sustainable planet. Check it out!

Here are some of the books featured in the display:

----The Green Book -------- The Future of Life ------- Energy Alternatives----

There are Magazines in the Library?

2009-04-20T13:10:00.001-07:00

Some of you LG wildcats may not know that the Los Gatos High School library has a vast and up to date selection of magazines. Our library has celebrity gossip, mountain biking, science, photography, news, current events, home, health, nature, and teen magazines!

Whatever interests you, there is sure to be a magazine specialized on that topic. So, stop by and read about it in the serenity of the quiet air-conditioned library.

Plus, if you are interested in the older editions of magazines, or magazines that are no longer in print, our library has magazine archives that date back to as far as 1942! (Just ask for them at the circulation desk)

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When I grow up, I want to be a...

2009-04-16T18:37:00.000-07:00

Have you started thinking about your career yet? Does the news you hear about the status of the economy make you nervous as you consider college or the workforce?

America's Career InfoNet is a great site to learn all about hundreds of career paths. Learn about the pros and cons of the job, education and training requirements, outlook for the future, estimated salaries, schools and colleges in your area that provide training, related occupations, and more. They even offer short 1-2 minute videos for many of the careers to help you get an insider's perspective. Another plus for this site is that it is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, so you can trust that the information isn't intentionally biased.

If you're just looking for a summer job, check out SnagaJob, a site originally created by and for teens.

How do you look for a job? What kinds of questions do you ask? What other information would you like to know more about related to careers or job-hunting? Leave a comment!

Make Your Life Easier with Shortcut Keys

2009-04-16T17:09:00.000-07:00

This may be old news for some of you digital whizzes out there, but if you haven't learned these shortcuts yet, you'll love the time they save you!

My all time faves are for copying and pasting, but I'll share a few other good ones with you too down below. (Note to Mac users: Wherever you see Ctrl, use your apple key instead!)

To copy and paste:
Highlight the text, then click Ctrl + C. Now click your mouse wherever you wish to paste the information and click Ctrl + V. Awesome, right!

If you're wanting to completely cut the text from one area and move it to another, use Ctrl + X to cut, then Ctrl + V to paste like you did above.

Here are a few other nifty shortcuts to remember:

Italics: Ctrl + I
Underline: Ctrl + U
Bold: Ctrl + B
Save: Ctrl + S
Print: Ctrl+ P
New window or document: Ctrl + N
New tab (for Internet browsers): Ctrl + T

You get the idea. To learn more shortcuts, just look at the menu options in your various applications. They'll teach you the shortcuts to the right of the action. See what I mean...

Or on browsers...

Do you know other helpful shortcuts? Share them with your fellow students by leaving a comment on this post.

Homework Made Easier

2009-03-31T12:42:00.000-07:00

When it comes to doing homework finding the time, place, and resources can be difficult. However, at the Los Gatos High School library, we have Internet access, spacious and varied places to sit, all the textbooks you'll need, and a stress-free environment for you to hang out with friends while getting your work done. Our computer information databases, archived magazines/news articles, and varied encyclopedia sets offer you all the information you will need and more for every subject. Plus, the circulation desk has plenty of teacher approved materials for how to properly create a bibliography, use MLA, use turnitin.com, as well as some other handouts that you might find helpful.

More Homework Hints and Helpful Websites:

Homework Spot

Library Spot

Academic Resources

Internet Public Library

Will You Be My (Facebook) Friend?

2009-03-27T14:52:00.000-07:00

Did you know that LGHS Library has its own page on Facebook? Search for "Los Gatos High School Library" and become a fan today! All fans should recieve notices of when new posts are made to this blog, plus it's your forum to tell us what changes or improvements you'd like to see in the library!

Speak up, Wildcats!

Game On!

2009-03-27T14:14:00.000-07:00

Mark your calendars, folks! American Library Week is coming up! April 12-18. And to help you get in the mood, here's a goofy video from the American Library Association... Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Good War Book

2009-03-26T12:55:00.000-07:00

A good war book is All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque. The book describes what happens during WWI and what goes through peoples minds. It is an interesting book because it makes the reader want to continue to find what happens. The ending is really good because the reader does not see it coming.

Books vs. Movies

2009-03-26T12:39:00.000-07:00

Have you ever seen a movie and wondered if the book it was based upon was better? Well you can check out all kinds of different books from the big screen at the Los Gatos High School library. Check it out!

Confessions of a Shopaholic

Twilight

Welcome!

2009-03-23T15:03:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Los Gatos High School Library's latest and greatest information news source! This blog is being created to update students, teachers, parents, and even the Los Gatos community of all things information-related. We'll feature hip websites for your perusal, the library's newest books, tips and tricks for finding info on the web, interesting events in the community to boost your brain, and much much more!

We'd love to have input from students and teachers to maximize the effectiveness of this blog. Leave comments with your ideas for new posts, topics you'd like to have addressed, etc. Also, feel free to talk to us F2F. Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Smith always love to hear from students about how the library can work best for them!

Stay tuned for more!