The Internet Archive
We have been warned many times that the Internet is forever. And Brewster Kahle is helping to keep it that way.
Digital Public Library of America
The DPLA offers a series of digital exhibitions that “tell stories of national significance through sources and narrative, created by librarians and historians.”
Let’s Talk about TED
For a list of people who have presented TEDTalks (so far!) head over to Wikipedia’s List of TED speakers to find out if someone you’d like to hear a TEDTalk from has already made one! Or check out TED’s TEDTalk discovery page.
Christmas around the world
Like many communities, Serra has special Christmas traditions. From Adopt-a-Family to the Christmas concert to the decorating of the lovely tree in the main lobby, we do it up in festive style while collectively honoring our faith and the beauty of this important celebratory season.
Art & Culture
As we move into the colder, rainy months, though, we may be looking for something to do and see off campus and indoors. Bowling is fun, and indoor rock climbing or a movie keeps us occupied, but the Bay Area offers other amazing things right in our own backyard that we tend to forget about. How about a little treasure hunting?
Banning Books : The Wrong Side of Truth
In recent years censorship has seen a resurgence throughout the United States. The numbers are staggering. PEN America has recently identified 1,648 challenged or banned books in 2,532 cases in U.S. school districts from July 2021 through June 2022.
A Census, a Reapportionment, a Redistricting, an Election (Whew!)
Every American should be represented, and every American’s vote should count. While the census provides the federal government with valuable information, it also adds a level of complexity to our nation’s political process. This is one of the reasons why it is so very important to vote – even in midterm elections.
A Salute to The Serra Friar
The history of the Serra Friar and its importance to our school’s history cannot be wrapped up in one humble blog post, but it can give us a glimpse into the life of Padres past through the news that student reporters were covering for the paper. As we in the library pack up the Friar archives and ready this section of campus that houses it for renovation, we reflect on all things that have stayed the same and marvel at how much has changed.
Live shows! Again! … Are we ready?
As we pass the two year anniversary of the start of the pandemic we might ask ourselves, “Is this summer going to be another bummer?” Let’s buy our tickets, grab a friend, and head out to do all the things we’ve missed doing. But on our way out the door, let’s grab our mask, hand sanitizer, and make sure we have our vaccination card on our phone.
The 94th Academy Awards
Will this year be different? Will movie lovers come back into the fold? That remains to be seen. Already, with just days to go before the 2022 ceremonies are televised on Sunday, March 27, controversy and disappointment are making headlines.
Library Services at Junípero Serra High School 