MHS Library
MAKING YOUR LIFE A LITTLE BIT EASIER
Mission
Our mission at MHS Library is to help every student develop a love of reading (whether that be for graphic novels, e-books, traditional texts, and even magazines), become a skilled user of ideas and information, and explore the world through print and electronic media.
- Jaime Parker, Librarian
- Julie Mosty, Library Media Specialist
YALSA's Top 10 Reads
Victor found one of the Young Adult Library Services Association top 10 reads while touring the library.
Technology
Ipads with Apps to provide academic assistence for all students!
Self Check-Out
Students and staff are now able to check out their own resources with thier ID number.
We are here to assist with:
- Accessing databases, e-books, and video streaming sites
- Researching and locating materials within the scope of Irving ISD and beyond
- Project ideas and technology integration
- Planning, collaborating, and co-teaching
- Searching and requesting materials not available at Mac
Let us know how we can help you throughout the school year. Our job is to make your life a little bit easier in regards to ordering materials, research planning, locating new technologies, and collaboration.
New at the library
QR Codes are now conveniently placed at the entrance of the library and by the circulation desk. Students and teachers can easily scan the QR code to visit the library website, suggest a book purchase, as well as follow us on Twitter , using our online catalog. Use a Library iPad or download a QR APP onto your mobile device to access. Need a QR code reader suggestion? Stop in today.
E-books, databases, & video resources!
Students and teachers can access these for free from home, at school, or anywhere with an internet connection (see your librarian for off-campus password assistance).
- Britannica (available in English and Spanish)
- Culture Grams
- Journey Back In Time
- And many more!
- Discovery Streaming: Search by subject or grade level for math, science, world languages, career videos and more!
- NBC Learn: 12,000+ stories from the NBC News archives dating back to the 1920's.
- Power Videos: BBC, Film Clips, National Geographic, TVO, and more!
- Follet Shelf
- World Book
- And many more!