Learning Commons

The mission of the Learning Commons is to provide a physical and digital space for students to collaborate, inquire, imagine and create, all while expanding and deepening their education and love of reading.

The vision of our Library Media Specialists is that students can develop 21st century skills and critical thinking as they participate in activities and utilize resources.

To accomplish our vision, we will:

Create a welcoming & safe environment that is interchangeable for the needs of the students and staff.
Collaborate consistently with teachers to support the curriculum and student learning.
Cultivate a love of reading by providing books that are inclusive and accessible to all.

Meet the Library Media Specialist

Book Collection Guidelines

FHSD Learning Commons have a broad selection of books, in print and online, available for checkout. You may see what we have to offer by clicking on the ‘Learning Commons’ tab on your school’s web page and then select ‘Find a Book’. Destiny, our library management system, will allow you to search the collection by entering specific book titles, authors, or subjects. You may see the E-book collection by clicking the ‘Follett Shelf’ tab, log in with your student’s login credentials: (Login: firstinitiallastnamelast3digitsofID# and password: student created). You may then search the E-book collection by searching in the same manner.

We hope you will find that FHSD's collection offers engaging choices that will foster a love of reading in your child. If you have questions or concerns regarding specific items in the collection, feel free to contact your school’s library media specialist.

How Do I?

Resources/Databases

Resources / Databases	Description
Clever	Clever provides students a simple way to use one login to access multiple programs.
Destiny Discover	The District’s library management system allows readers to find eBooks, audiobooks, popular finds, and more.
EBSCOhost Integrated Search	Allows users to search multiple databases including Consumer Health Complete, Newspaper Source, and more.
Gale Power Search	Search any or all of the Gale Databases at one time with Gale Power Search, including: - Literature Resource Center - Opposing Viewpoints in Context - Science in Context - U.S. History in Context - World History in Context
Gale eBooks	A collection of Reference eBooks.
Learning Express	Offers tutorials and practice tests for math, AP exams, college entrance exams, ASVB, high school improvement and much more.
St. Charles City-County Library	Visit the St. Charles City-County Library online and in-person to see what books and resources they provide.
World Book	A sequence of databases supported by supplemental tools, such as language translation, graphic organizers and a citation builder.

Learning Commons Forms

Gateway Award Nominees

DESTINY DISCOVER

The District’s library management system, Destiny Discover, allows readers to find eBooks, audiobooks, popular finds, and more.

FIND A BOOK

HAVE A QUESTION?

Contact the Library Media Specialist.

Contact the LMS