Welcome to the SCHS Library

Mission Statement

The mission of the Switzerland County High School Library is to provide a wide range of resources, in a variety of formats, which enrich learning and support curriculum for the students and staff.

Goals

The library will function as a learning and resource center by promoting reading, encouraging creative and critical thinking, and assisting with the compilation of information on a recreational, academic, and professional level.

Protocol for Accessing Credibility of Internet Information

  1. Check the domain.
    Government .gov
    Educational .edu
    Organizations .org
    Business .com
  2. Check punctuation and grammar.
    Misspelled words
    Grammatical errors
    Appropriate vocabulary
  3. Check credentials of the author.
    Published by a recognized publishing company
    Knowledge of the subject
    Scholarly journal
  4. Check that conclusions are based on facts.
    Citations
  5. Check the purpose for the article.
    Entertain
    Pursuade
    Inform
  6. Check if it is up to date.
    Date written
    Updates
    Revisions

Anne Findley – Librarian
Linda Jones – Library Assistant
Hours: 8:45 – 3:30 Monday – Friday