SACRED HEARTS ACADEMY HS LIBRARY
Serving the SHA 'ohana every school day from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Guided by the school's philosophy and goals, the library collections have been developed to reflect a strong Christian ethic, and to focus on the needs and interests of young women.
The acquisitions policy is designed to support the curriculum needs of teachers and students and general interests of the student population. Our librarians strive to keep to keep current with ever-developing trends in education through membership in professional organizations such as ALA and HASL (Hawaii Association of School Librarians), subscriptions to professional journals and by taking advantage of ongoing professional development opportunities.
Teachers are encouraged to develop research projects which require the use of library resources, and instruction is usually given in the use of relevant and appropriate resources at the time of the assignment. Programs are conducted throughout the year which highlight certain aspects of the library, or which coordinate with curricular focus. Instruction takes place on a formal basis through orientation sessions at the beginning of each school year, as well as when classes are brought to the library for research and project work. Individual instruction in the use of various technologies or library skills takes place on a daily basis.