Library Media Center
Media Specialists
Theresa Ramos
Department Chair
John Love
Media Specialist
Onsite and Remote Database Access Through Canvas
Looking for Databases?
You will need to log on to Canvas (icon linked below). Once in Canvas, choose one of your courses. In most courses, you will find a link to "Library" found under "Home" list on the left hand side of your screen. Once you click on "Library", you will be prompted to click on "Open in New Tab". Following that link will then take you to the NEW CHS Library Canvas page! In addition to our database collection, students and staff will also be able to access Lib Guides, Genealogy Resources, Book Lists, Research Resources, etc. If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact any media staff member for assistance.
Link to Canvas
Media Assistants
Mrs. Barbato works our south end Information Desk and can answer many of your questions pertaining to library services (computers, printers, connectivity, checking out books, etc.). Mrs. Barbato is also our scheduling expert! You will contact her if you need to schedule meeting spaces for after school clubs and organizations.
Miss Blake works our north end Information Desk in our Reading Room. Miss Blake can assist in helping you find a great new book and is always willing to offer suggestions if you can't find the exact book you're looking for. Miss Blake is excited to be a member of the CHS Library staff this year, so be sure to stop by and say hello!!
Mrs. Spilman processes and catalogs many of our books in the CHS collection, so she's a great resource if you would like to request a new book--especially in non-fiction. Mrs. Spilman is your go-to for computer credentials and password support if needed. Mrs. Spilman is also a great contact if you would like to suggest a display idea for our display cases located inside and outside the CHS Media Center.
Mission
The library media program exists to create and support an environment in which all learners become effective users of ideas and information and achieve the standards set by the state of Indiana and Carmel Clay Schools.
Goals of the library media program:
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cultivate a love of reading,
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provide a broad range of quality resources to support the curriculum and to support recreational reading interests,
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teach students to become effective and ethical users of print and electronic information,
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and to encourage all students to become lifelong learners.