STEM ECHS Library

The STEM Early College High School Library’s mission is to cultivate a love of reading and to encourage the effective and ethical use of ideas, information, and technology.

53 checkouts on the Sora App

25 checkouts on MackinVia

Follett Destiny eBooks 85
Follett Destiny audiobooks 63

MackinVia eBooks 5247

MackinVia audiobooks 340

Sora eBooks 1784

Sora audiobooks 331

Sora magazines 355

+ Sora gives our students access to the San Antonio Public Library using their SSO

Average age 2014

Items per student 20.2

Weeded 186

New titles added this year

115 books

5 ebooks and 8 audiobooks added to Sora

32 eBooks added to MackinVia

• Gale (National Geographic Kids, Opposing Viewpoints, Science in Context, and many others)
• Britannica
• ProQuest
• LearningExpress
• Teaching Books

In addition to Texquest we have access to:

Swank K-12 Streaming

MackinVia

Mr. Valdez's ELA classes visited for credible resources/library canvas page tutorial and a book tasting (Genre Activity).

Mrs. Lynum's ELA classes visited for a plagiarism and a Library Canvas page/Digital Resources lesson.

Mr. Perez's US History classes visited for Breakout EDU activities on the Gilded Age, the 1920's, and World War I.

Mr. Perez's World History classes visited for Breakout EDU activities on the Roman Empire, Crusades and Mayans, Aztecs, & Incans.

• Crochet
• 3D Pen
• Beads
• Cards

1. Plagiarism/Citation - Freshmen learn the types of plagiarism and how to avoid it. The importance of correctly citing sources was emphasized. Students were made aware of real world consequences and STEM/TAMUSA consequences if they plagiarize.
   
2. Reliable/Credible Resources - Discussions on how to know if a resource is credible and how to access our online resources here at STEM and also at the University.
3. Using the STEM Library - An overview of how the library is organized and how to access our Digital Resources.
4. Using Sora, Follett Destiny and MackinVia to find eBooks and audiobooks.
5. Breakout Boxes - Topics included Gilded Age, 1920s, World War I, Roman Empire, Crusades and the Mayan, Aztec, & Inca Civilizations.
   

• Learning & Libraries - Region 20 Conference
• TCEA Conference
• Monthly District Library PD

• STEM PR Rep - Posted information and pictures on Facebook and our Web page.
• TipWeb designee - In charge of passing out and picking up Chromebooks
• Tech Support - Trouble shooting and placing work orders with IS when needed.
• Canvas Administrator - Creating terms and grading periods. Creating classes and uploading students. Posting announcements and messages.
• United Way Campaign Coordinator
• HEF Campaign Coordinator
• Organized and facilitated Class pictures and Senior Cap & Gown pictures
• Textbooks - Insured that textbooks for TAMUSA courses were ordered and distributed. Helped students access their Digital Textbooks for TAMUSA courses.
• Distributed Lab Coats, Calculators, & other Items required by TAMUSA.
• Helped with Decision Day and Graduation.

This was my 6th year as Gamma Sigma Advisor!

• We sold 721 boxes of Girl Scout cookies.

• Our Girls' Night in the library included good food and fun.

• We represented STEM in the Cultural Arts Parade.

• We made goodie bags for Teacher Appreciation Week.

• Our end of the year celebration at Pinstack was a lot of fun!

This was my first year taking over as advisor. Here are some of the events we had this year:

• Halloween Dance
• Spirit Weeks
• Movie & Popcorn Night
• Volunteered at the HISD food drive
• Fundraisers (Elote Sale & Raspa Sale)
• Easter Egg Hunt
• Teacher Appreciation Breakfast Tacos

• There are a total of 11 desktop computers and 5 printers (2 color and 3 black and white) for student and teacher use. One printer can be used a copier/scanner.
• Students have 2 study rooms available for their use.

1. Student Council Meetings
2. Gamma Sigma Meetings
3. Book Club Meetings
4. Activity Preview for incoming Freshmen
5. Apply Texas & FAFSA
6. GT Meetings

Website: https://harlandale.libguides.com/STEM
Phone: 210-989-3506
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STEM-ECHS-Library-334905386920942
Twitter: @STEMECHSLibrary