Library Media Center
Media Specialists
Theresa Ramos
John Love
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 the "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 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! Students and teachers should contact her if they need to schedule class visits or meeting spaces for after school clubs and organizations.
Mrs. Barbato 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.
Mr. Novak works our north end Information Desk in our Reading Room. Mr. Novak 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.
Mr. Novak is excited to be a member of the CHS Library staff this year, so be sure to stop by and say hello!!
Mrs. Spilman works at our south end circulation desk. Among the many hats she wears, Mrs. Spilman processes and catalogs the books in the CHS collection.
Mrs. Spilman is a great resource if you would like to request a new book--especially in non-fiction.
Mrs. Spilman will also assist in any equipment needs (digital cameras, microphones, speakers, etc.)
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.