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National Poetry month is here! CVHS Library is celebrating with poetry collections for beginners, aficionados and activists.

Need a pick-me-up? Something fun and silly? Check out

“I'm just no good at rhyming and other nonsense for mischievous kids and immature grown-ups” by Chris Harris
“Gmorning, Gnight! little pep talks for me & you” by Lin-Manuel Miranda

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CVUSD Libraries to adopt a Collection Development Policy

CVUSD Libraries, in collaboration with the Assistant Superintendent for Education Services and the CVUSD Board, are in the processing of writing a collection development and reconsideration policy to guide the ongoing development of the libraries' print and digital collections across the district. A collection development policy is a foundational policy that all libraries have and which guides the healthy development of library collections over time. Library staff steer by it; transparency helps teachers, administrators and families to understand the libraries’ mission and support it. This effort is a top priority among CVUSDs libraries as they currently operate without a Collection Development Policy. In 2024-2025, a CVUSD Task Force of librarians, with the support of Education Services, conducted an environmental scan of collection development policies, existing Board, state and national guidelines to inform the future adoption of a policy for our libraries. Recommendations for policy options to advance equity, inclusion and inquiry-based learning in the libraries' print and digital library collections were included. Feasibility analyses were conducted for policy options that would improve and expand access to information resources for students and advance collaboration across school libraries. The Task Force, with the support of a leadership Advisory Group, will complete their work and draft a policy in summer 2025, for Board consideration. If approved, implementation will occur in academic year 2025-2026 for all school libraries. Questions can be directed to Emily Stambaugh, District Librarian of Record. ...

Library printers for students remain unavailable

The Library's printers for student use remain offline. Teachers, please accommodate your students' printing needs or encourage printing at home for those students who are able. ...

Library SBAC Schedule - Tuesday/Wednesday closure

CVHS Library will proctor up to 25 SBAC tests each period, all subjects, during the school day for students who forget their school laptops. The library will be closed during the school day to administer SBAC tests and partially closed after school for setup and breakdown.Closed for Proctored TestsTuesday, April 15 (7:30 AM - 3:36 PM)Wednesday, April 16 (7:30 AM - 3:36 PM)Tuesday, April 22 (7:30 AM - 3:36 PM)Wednesday, April 23 (7:30 AM - 3:36 PM)After School Limited SeatingThe library will open for study hall after school with limited seating (25 seats) in the quiet zone and book aisles. The classroom proctoring area will be unavailable after school use, including the library bathroom. Please plan accordingly.Monday/Tuesday, April 15 and 16 (after school limited seating)Monday/Tuesday, Tuesday, April 21 and 22 (after school limited seating)Visit the Library Hours for daily and weekly schedules. ...

Celebrate Poetry @ CVHS Library

National Poetry month is here! CVHS Library is celebrating with poetry collections for beginners, aficionados and activists. Need a pick-me-up? Something fun and silly? Check out “I'm just no good at rhyming and other nonsense for mischievous kids and immature grown-ups” by Chris Harris“Gmorning, Gnight! little pep talks for me & you” by Lin-Manuel Miranda ...

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