May is National Mental Health Awareness Month
Each year, the U.S. designates May to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and its impact on the well-being of all Americans. Talking about mental health and illness can be hard, but we are stronger together, and one of the most empowering things about speaking up is the knowledge that you are not alone, no matter how much you may feel otherwise. The North High Library is here for you and is committed to providing all Saxons with the help and support you deserve.Â
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers a comprehensive list of resources for Los Angeles-area residents struggling with everything from suicidal thoughts and panic disorders to addiction and PTSD. It's overwhelming to sift through if you need immediate help, though, so here is a quick way to reach out:
Text HOME to 741741
A free, confidential, 24/7 support line for those in crisis in the U.S. Within minutes, a live trained crisis counselor will answer your text. It’s been instrumental in helping millions of people, and especially teens. If you prefer WhatsApp or an online chat, just click the link.
For a sampling of books on the topic of mental health, check out the display in the library or visit our homepage!!
Also In May...
The North High Library celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month. For more information and great reading lists, see the displays in the library or visit the "Books" page of the library's website!
Library Closures
5/3-5/17:Â The library will be closed during this time due to AP testing. The security of the test is very important, so please do not enter the library if you are not taking a scheduled AP exam.
After-school tutoring has been relocated to the College and Career Center (K1) for the duration of the APs. Once APs start, a large sign letting you know the library is closed and giving you options for checking out books will be located in front of the library. Even when you can't come inside, we can usually help you at the textbook window. Don't be afraid to stop and ring the bell!
Book Delivery
During AP testing, you can't come in the library, so we're bringing the library to you. Use our catalog to browse for a book you'd like to read, then order it online, and it will be delivered straight to your classroom!
HEY SENIORS!
Prom tickets go on sale Wednesday, May 8, but you won't be able to purchase yours until you've cleared your library record of overdue books and fees from past school years. If you aren't sure what you owe, check your email--you've been getting notices about it all year long! You can also check your library record yourself using our online catalog.
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Ms. Masters doesn't just check out books! A couple of months ago, she kept a 30-day log of how much time she spent on all of her other jobs. You can see all of the results in the pie chart below, but this month let's focus on:
Book purchasing and processing:Â About 8.3% of an average week. Includes assessing the current collection for weak spots; researching and selecting new titles to purchase; placing book orders; entering books into our library management system; stamping and barcoding books; and covering books
Collection management & maintenance: About 8.1% of an average week. Includes removing books which are outdated or no longer relevant from the shelves and our library maintenance system; classifying or genrefying; managing space on the library shelves and shelving books appropriately; monitoring the condition of materials and repairing them as needed; borrowing from and lending to other TUSD libraries as needed; and managing and promoting special collections and displays
Teaching:Â About 9.9% of an average week. Includes collaborating with teachers; planning lessons which align to standards and incorporate technology; creating lesson materials and making them available to students and teachers in hard copy or digital format; making presentations; and assisting teachers with locating resources for their classrooms.
It's important to note that Ms. Masters would be unable to complete all of these tasks without the assistance of her student aides and especially Mrs. Clarkson.
