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About the Library
Mission Statement
The goal of the Xenia High School Library program is to support the curriculum, provide access to current and appropriate information resources, and to ensure that all students, teachers, and staff are effective users of ideas and information.
Available resources:
Books |
Over 11,000 volumes in fiction, nonfiction and reference |
Newspapers |
USA Today , Dayton Daily News, Xenia Gazette |
Periodicals |
Subscriptions to over 40 publications |
Computers |
30 computers with Internet access |
Electronic Databases |
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center, SIRS, CQ Researcher, EBSCO Research Data Bases, SIRS Discoverer, American National Biography, and Encyclopedia Britannica |
PROVEN: "Strong high school library media programs-those with more certified, university-trained staff and staff hours, technology, and books-have more usage by high school students, and increased usage leads to higher academic achievement as measured by both the FCAT and the ACT."