• The Media Specialist, Ms. Pam Darwin, may be reached during library hours listed below in the following ways:  Phone - 256-451-3241 Ext. 10004 or by email - darwinp@jacksonk12.org

  • Welcome to Pisgah High School Library & Media Center

     

    Library Hours: Monday - Friday  7:45 AM to 2:30 PM

    The mission of the Pisgah High School Media Center is to supply adequate resources for all students and teachers, help each student excel and achieve maximum potential by creating a 21st century learning environment, fostering a love of reading, and promoting the effective use of information and communications technology.

    The vision of the school library program is to empower students to be curious, passionate, and respectful lifelong learners who explore, connect, evaluate, and create using the latest information and technology to enrich their future and daily lives. Our media center offers 21st Century technology and resources which support our curriculum and accommodate the needs of the students and teachers.

    Our computer stations are available for students to use the Accelerated Reader Enterprise, online library catalog, student research, Access classes, Advanced Placement classes, and dual enrollment class assignments.

    Wireless internet access is available along with laptops and ipads. Students may use these to work on assignments, PowerPoint presentations, research projects, and dual enrollment classes.

    Print and non-print materials in both fiction and non-fiction are offered. Our reference section consists of encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs, thesaurus, maps, globes, DVDs, and videos.

    Our funding for library resources and materials comes from grants, donations, and book fairs.

     

    Services:

     

    • Internet access
    • Automated catalog and circulation system
    • Laminating
    • Computers for word processing, PowerPoint, etc.
    • Computers for taking AR tests
    • Technology for group instruction
    • Weekly library classes for elementary students 
    • Meeting facilities for students, staff, parents, and community
    • Flexible scheduling
    • Intervention and Strategic Teaching Instruction

     

    Resources:

    • Diverse collection of over 12,000 books
    • Access to digital resources
    • Alabama Virtual Library
    • Comfortable reading spaces
    • Librarian support
    • Variety of learning spaces
    • Flexibility
    • Periodical Section
    • An effective Library Management System
    • 800 + videos and DVDs
    • Reference section
    • Large viewing screen
    • Laptop Cart