GHS Library Website
Library Vision Statement
The Library Media Center of Gonzales High School is central to the nurture of learning and seeks to empower students to think critically, be effective users and producers of ideas and information, and be lifelong readers and learners in order for them to succeed in a complex global world.
Library Mission Statement
It is the mission of the library to:
- Provide free and open access to a broad range of current, relevant materials for inquiry and the pursuit of knowledge
- Promote information literacy through instruction so that students are able to locate, evaluate and ethically use information in a variety of formats
- Provide a broad collection of literature to support reading for learning and pleasure
- Provide a safe and inviting center for staff and students which facilitates teaching and learning
GHS Library
District Librarian: Stephanie Boerlin
Library Tech: Cristela Castro
Library Hours
Daily 7:45 - 3:00 p.m.
Closed: 1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Library Policies
- Book Check Out: students are allowed to check out up to three books at a time for a period of three weeks.
- Book Renewal: students wishing to extend the time they have a book may bring the book into the library to be renewed for an additional time. If the book is currently on the Reserve List, a student may only renew it for one additional week. If it is not on the list, students may renew the book for an additional two weeks.
- Reserving a Book: students may request to reserve a book that is currently checked out, and will be notified through the school email when it comes available.
- Fines: there are no fines for overdue books. Students will be fined the current value of lost books or books damaged beyond repair as determined by the librarian.
- Use of Library: no food or drinks are permitted in the library.
Library Links
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Search Gonzales High School's Library Database for books and resources you can find on campus. |
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(You will need a library card to access certain features) See what resources your local library has for reading, research, tutoring, etc. You can also apply online for a library card. |
Research Links
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Online self-guided tools to help with literacy, research and writing |
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General reference database with curriculum-aligned content for use by students and educators |
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General reference aggregation of periodical and digital media content with guidance |
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Pros and cons on 360+ complex social issues
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Concise social, cultural and political information on countries, U.S. states and provinces |
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Information on a variety of subjects |
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Information on a variety of subjects in Spanish |
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Biomedical Literature |
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Find out how to vet a website before you use it. |
Writing Link
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Organize your research using Cornell notes |
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Online resource for everything writing including citation formats, plagiarism guidelines, etc.
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Check spelling and meaning of words |
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Find synonyms and antonyms for overused words |
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A visual dictionary and thesaurus |
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Online resource that checks your writing for grammatical errors |
Image Links
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Find images to use in your work |
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Over 600 million items you can reuse |
Reading Links
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Media, podcasts and more all centered around reading. |
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Young Adult books including videos, reading list and more. |
Learning Links
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Videos on science and engineering. |
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Videos on science and engineering. |
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Videos on science and engineering. |