MISSION STATEMENT

The library media program of Paul G. Blazer High School strives to develop in students and faculty skills for acquiring, utilizing, organizing, evaluating and disseminating information in a positive, nurturing environment with individualized learning opportunities.  Ultimately, we strive to make students efficient, effective and independent information users.

INSTRUCTION

The media specialist, in collaboration with classroom teachers, provides lessons in information access, research, retrieval and analyses.  Students receive instruction in researching,analyzing and citing electronic and print resources properly.  The library media specialist facilitates information evaluation and analyses of resources and research materials for students.

RESOURCES

The Blazer Media Center houses over 20,000 items which include books, magazines, newspapers, online databases, reference materials, videotapes and discs and audio books.  The Media Center's collection is designed to support Blazer's curricular and instructional requirements.  The collection is particularly strong in literature, history and controversial/social issues.

HOURS

MONDAY - FRIDAY  7:30 AM TO 4:00 PM

STAFF

Blazer Media Center is managed by Deidra Bowling-Meade, Library Media Specialist, who also provides instruction in information literacy.  Mrs. Sandra Bowling is the Library Media Technician.  She processes all library materials and oversees the "stacks"  (library shelving).

Please do not hesitate to call us at (606)327-6047 for assistance at any time or you can contact us by email at the following:  deidra.bowlingmeade@ashland.kyschools.us  

Deidra Bowling-Meade, Library Media Specialist, Paul G. Blazer High School, 1500 Blazer Blvd., Ashland KY 41102