Gann Academy Library Catalog

Hours:

The library is open Monday through Friday, from the beginning of the first academic block of the day to the end of the last academic block. The best way to contact us is by emailing the library or calling x209.

About us:

Gann Academy recognizes the value of both research materials and the skills that students need to use such resources effectively, both during high school and beyond. The Krupp Library is fully accredited by the Association of Jewish Libraries.

The library is managed by a full time librarian and part time assistant. They collaborate with Gann faculty to develop the collection and teach students how to access, evaluate, and cite relevant resources. The library's collection contains reading and reference books, periodicals, videos and DVDs, and electronic resources, selected primarily to support the curriculum. In addition, through interlibrary loan, students and teachers have access to the resources of several hundred libraries, including those of various colleges and universities.

The library is a spacious, well-lit space offering carrels and tables for quiet study as well as rooms for classes, group work, and tutoring. Teachers and students may reserve these rooms by emailing requests to the library staff. Internet access is available in the library on eighteen computers. There are additional computers in the adjacent computer lab, which can also be used with classes for hands-on teaching about electronic resources and research skills. The library also houses a black and white coin-operated copier for student use ($.10 per page.)

Circulation:

Books circulate for a period of three weeks and may be renewed. Current issues of periodicals and reference books remain in the library at all times. Reserve books are also for use only in the library except when written permission from a teacher is given. Some reference/reserve material may be checked out at the end of the day, due the next morning.

Donations:

We welcome monetary contributions in honor of a student, teacher, or family member or in memory of a loved one. The library staff will select books or other materials that support the Gann Academy mission and curriculum, with input from donors about titles or subject matter. We also welcome gifts of materials; we will evaluate offered donations and make selection decisions based on the library's overall needs. Such materials are accepted on the understanding that the librarians may make all necessary decisions about their use. Donated materials that prove not to be needed in the library may be exchanged, sold, or donated to other repositories. Donors are responsible for appraising donated items.