KAS Library Staff
Ms. Kristi, KAS Librarian, joined the school faculty in 2020. She was previously an Elementary Librarian at an international school in Thailand and a Reference & Instructional Librarian at a university in the United States. She has her Masters in Library Science from the University of Oklahoma. She can be found talking about books in the stacks.
Ms. Regine, KAS Librarian Assistant, has been at KAS since 2000. She started as a Teaching Assistant in an Elementary classroom before moving to work in the library. She is originally from Tahiti and can be found conversing in French with the students.
Please let us know how we can help you!
Help us read around the world!
The library has a large collection of books in Mandarin, but our options in other languages can be lacking. Donate a book in your language to the library!
The KAS Library is happy to accept other donations as well, but they must follow our selection criteria found in the KAS Collection Development Policy. The following are simplified guidelines:
Books should be in good condition.
Books should be current.
Books should be relevant to our students.
Thank you for thinking of us!
Learning for Justice seeks to uphold the mission of the Southern Poverty Law Center: to be a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements and advance the human rights of all people.
StoryCorps’ mission is to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world.
TTribune consists of daily news sites for kids, tweens, and teens.
Horrible Histories is a British children’s live-action historical and musical sketch comedy television series, based on the bestselling book series of the same name by Terry Deary.
Science Journal for Kids aims to make scientific research discoveries more accessible to the general audience and particularly to children.
Everything the Library of Congress offers digitally, from various topics, interesting collections, and primary sources.
The Lab is a free, interactive platform for discovering millions of authentic digital resources, creating content with online tools, and sharing in the Smithsonian’s expansive community of knowledge and learning.
arXiv is a free distribution service and an open-access archive for 2,016,360 scholarly articles in the fields of physics, mathematics, computer science, quantitative biology, quantitative finance, statistics, electrical engineering and systems science, and economics.
Driven by cognitive science research, ReadWorks creates world-class content, teacher guidance, and integrated tools that improve teacher effectiveness and student achievement.
Explora Educator’s Edition provides lessons plans, curriculum standards, and other professional development resources.
ES Online Databases: BrainPop, Explora Primary, FactCite, PebbleGo, Research Rocket, WorldBook.
Newsela is an instructional content tool that allows teachers to find articles with appropriate reading levels for their students.
storyvoice
EDpuzzle is a teaching tool used to place interactive content into pre-existing videos from a variety of sources, such as TED or YouTube, or into videos you have made.
Take part in the world’s first live interactive read-aloud show where authors, classrooms and families read, imagine and learn together.
Flipgrid is a website and app that allows teachers to facilitate video discussions. Students are organized into groups and then given access to discussion topics.
Vooks is a library of storybooks brought to life with beautiful animation, read-aloud narration, engaging music and sound, and read-along text. Free for teachers.
Driven by cognitive science research, ReadWorks creates world-class content, teacher guidance, and integrated tools that improve teacher effectiveness and student achievement.
ELA and Math curriculum and curriculum support for teachers; ELA covers KG – 12th grade and math covers 3rd grade through Algebra 2.
Click here for more options through our IT office.
HS Online Databases: Access World News, EBSCO, all GALE databases, History Reference, JSTOR, Science Reference, & WorldBook.
Explora Educator’s Edition provides lessons plans, curriculum standards, and other professional development resources.
EDpuzzle is a teaching tool used to place interactive content into pre-existing videos from a variety of sources, such as TED or YouTube, or into videos you have made.
Flipgrid is a website and app that allows teachers to facilitate video discussions. Students are organized into groups and then given access to discussion topics.
MS Online Databases: BrainPop, FactCite, all GALE databases, Access World News, Research Rocket and Worldbook.
Explora Educator’s Edition provides lessons plans, curriculum standards, and other professional development resources.
Citations
storyvoice
EDpuzzle is a teaching tool used to place interactive content into pre-existing videos from a variety of sources, such as TED or YouTube, or into videos you have made.
Take part in the world’s first live interactive read-aloud show where authors, classrooms and families read, imagine and learn together.
Flipgrid is a website and app that allows teachers to facilitate video discussions. Students are organized into groups and then given access to discussion topics.
Middle School students can visit the library before school, during breaks, and after school. You may check out up to ten books at a time for two weeks. If you feel you need more, please ask!
In the library you will find areas for quiet study, considerate study, and conversational study. Computers are allowed for study, but only in the quiet and considerate study areas, with supervision. Cell phones are not allowed.
If you have a question about research or library resources, email Ms. Kristi at kbell@kas.tw, or come see her on one of your breaks. If you need help finding a book, help finding something new to read, or help checking out because you forgot your ID, please ask at the circulation desk!
See the links below for a curated listed of Middle School resources for you:
Citations
Fact Monster combines essential reference materials, fun facts and features, and homework help for kids.
DK Find Out! is a general interest site with fun facts, quizzes, games, and activities on a wide variety of topics.
TTribune consists of daily news sites for kids, tweens, and teens.
Wonderopolis is an informational site that helps kids ask and answer interesting questions about the world.
Science Journal for Kids aims to make scientific research discoveries more accessible to the general audience and particularly to children.
Epic gives millions of families and classrooms instant, unlimited access to thousands of books, videos and quizzes from leading publishers to help kids everywhere read, learn and grow.
The Lab is a free, interactive platform for discovering millions of authentic digital resources, creating content with online tools, and sharing in the Smithsonian’s expansive community of knowledge and learning.
Ducksters provides a fun and educational web site with lots of interesting content.
General Information
When is the library open?
The library is open from 7:30am until 5pm, weekdays (except for early dismissal on Wednesday), and the first Saturday of each month from 8:30am until 12:30pm.
How many books does the library have?
The library has over 18,000 physical books and up to 4,000 online or audio books.
How do I find books to read or listen to online?
Ebooks and audiobooks can be found in two places on the library website: the KAS online catalog (make sure to log in) and our KAS subscriptions found on the Digital Reading page of the website. Passwords for our services can be found here.
How do I find a book in the library?
KAS’s online catalog can be found here. Don’t forget to log in!While logged in, you can view your checkouts, renew your books, and select books for the library to pull and checkout to you. If you need Destiny Discover help, click here. If you have an issue not addressed on the help sheet, please email library@kas.tw.
How many books can I check out?
For Elementary students, the number of books you can check out depends on your grade, teacher, and the number of times you visit the library each week.
Secondary students and Families can check out up to ten books for two weeks. If you think you need more books, just ask!
What services does the library offer?
To find services specific to you, click on your demographic: Students, Faculty/Staff, or Families.
Can I print in the library?
Yes! The library has a color printer available for student and teacher use. See this guide for more details.
How do you select books for the library?
The KAS Library Collection Development policy can be found here.
How do I request that a book be reconsidered and removed from the library?
The KAS Reconsideration of a Library Resource policy and procedures can be found here.
How do I request a book?
Book requests can be made with this form. Please double check our online catalog to ensure that we do not already own the title.
Student FAQs
When can students visit the library?
Elementary students visit the library at least once a week with their teacher to find books to support independent reading. Middle School and High School students are welcome to visit before school, during their breaks, and after school to find books to support their learning or just for pleasure.
What do I do if I can’t find a book I checked out?
Do not stress! Please come speak with a librarian or librarian assistant.
What databases does KAS subscribe to?
KAS subscribes to 13 databases which can be found here. For a more curated list of databases, click here for ES, here for MS, and here for HS.
How do I log in to a database?
Passwords for our subscription services and databases can be found here.
What resources are available online?
For a more curated list of free resources, click here for ES, here for MS, and here for HS.
Faculty FAQs
Can I send students to the library to study?
Yes! We love to have guests! Elementary students should be supervised by their TA if visiting without their teacher. Library behaviors will be expected of your students.
Can I reserve a library study room?
Yes! Please use the KAS Reservation page, linked here, and found under KAS Teacher Links.
When is the library available for me to bring my class?
Please check library availability on the calendar, found here.
Can you teach my students how to research?
Research is a large framework that encompasses many skills. I will gladly assist you in guiding your students and help you teach any specific research skills that relate to your subject and grade level.
Families FAQs
When can families visit the library?
(Due to Covid restrictions, families are currently not allowed on campus to visit the library).
Students have priority during the school day; families are encouraged to visit the library before or after school. But, checking out books for your child is important; if you are only able to visit the library during the day, please do so! While in the library, remember to be an example for students regarding library expectations.
How can I check out books for my child or children?
First you must possess a parent library account. If you do not have one, please fill out the application found here. Then each family may check out up to ten books.
How can I help my child enjoy reading?
Please take a look at the articles and information found on this page to support your child in their love of reading. Ms. Kristi is also available to talk: email her at kbell@kas.tw, call her at 7 586 3300, ext. 300, or stop by to see her!
If you’ve got research to do, don’t just paste your question into Google. A savvy, critical thinker starts their query with tools purpose-built for the task. Your KAS library is here to support you with access to scholarly databases at all age levels.
WorldBook Online: Start your research here! A suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by current periodicals and related Web sites.
Access Global NewsBank: This comprehensive news collection is ideal for exploring issues and events at the local, regional, national and international level. Its diverse source types include print and online-only newspapers, blogs, newswires, journals, broadcast transcripts and videos. Use it to explore a specific event or to compare a wide variety of viewpoints on topics such as politics, business, health, sports, cultural activities and people. Content is easily searched and sorted through an intuitive, map-based interface.
Brain POP: Watch animated videos of science, history, reading, writing, and more!
Digital Theatre+: gives students of diverse backgrounds access to world class performances that represent different cultures and perspectives
Explora offers thousands of articles, images, videos, primary sources for research purposes.
FactCite: A database full of easy-to-read biography and historical information, perfect for classroom presentations and reports.
Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints supports virtually any curricular need, forming the premier online resource covering today’s social issues. This cross-curricular research database supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions.
Gale In Context: Global Issues supports awareness and provides perspective on global issues while tying together a wealth of authoritative content: empowering learners to critically analyze and understand the most important issues of the modern world.
Explore topics within business and economics, geography, government, history, literature, science and health, social issues, and more.
Gale In Context: Middle School offers over 300 topic pages providing content that supports national and state curriculum standards for grades 6 to 8 in English language arts, social studies, and science.
Features a variety of nonfiction, informational text, and formats, including books, images, audio, video, newspapers, primary sources, and more to support learning.
Gale In Context: High School offers cross-curricular content that supports national and state curriculum standards and reinforces the development of skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
Explore topics within business and economics, geography, government, history, literature, science and health, social issues, and more.
Research Rocket: Find topical research with age-appropriate, vetted sources. Explore topics, trends, and current events that align with most curricular areas.
If you’ve got research to do, don’t just paste your question into Google. A savvy, critical thinker starts their query with tools purpose-built for the task. Your KAS library is here to support you with access to scholarly databases at all age levels.
WorldBook Online: Start your research here! A suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by current periodicals and related Web sites.
Access Global Newsbank: This comprehensive news collection is ideal for exploring issues and events at the local, regional, national and international level. Its diverse source types include print and online-only newspapers, blogs, newswires, journals, broadcast transcripts and videos. Use it to explore a specific event or to compare a wide variety of viewpoints on topics such as politics, business, health, sports, cultural activities and people. Content is easily searched and sorted through an intuitive, map-based interface.
Digital Theatre+: gives students of diverse backgrounds access to world class performances that represent different cultures and perspectives
EBSCO Host: Advanced Placement Source and 3,000+ non-fiction K-8 ebooks. Good for extended essays, and elementary research projects.
History Resource Center: Covering topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century, History Reference Center is a research database containing full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary source documents.
Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints supports virtually any curricular need, forming the premier online resource covering today’s social issues. This cross-curricular research database supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions.
Gale In Context: Global Issues supports awareness and provides perspective on global issues while tying together a wealth of authoritative content: empowering learners to critically analyze and understand the most important issues of the modern world.
Explore topics within business and economics, geography, government, history, literature, science and health, social issues, and more.
Gale In Context: High School offers cross-curricular content that supports national and state curriculum standards and reinforces the development of skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
Explore topics within business and economics, geography, government, history, literature, science and health, social issues, and more.
JStor: Thousands of academic periodicals covering over 150 topics. Perfect for EE research!
Science Reference Center: Provides full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos. The database also contains science experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans, and a vast image collection.
The following databases are age-appropriate resources for students.
WorldBook Online: Start your research here! A suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by current periodicals and related Web sites.
Brain POP: Watch animated videos of science, history, reading, writing, and more!
Explora Primary provides full-text articles in HTML or PDF format, thousands of images, videos, and tools to translate, annotate, cite, listen to, print, save, email, and share content (e.g. to Google Classroom). In addition, Topic Overviews provide background information to help you get started with your research.
FactCite: A database full of easy-to-read biography and historical information, perfect for classroom presentations and reports.
GALE Elementary allows students to learn at a comfortable pace as they move through periodicals, videos, and more to find information that draws them into any topic. The content matches to elementary-level curricula and comes from reliable publishers, like Encyclopædia Britannica, Blackbirch Press, Youngzine, and more.
PebbleGo: The award winning PreK-3 database for reading and research.
Research Rocket: Find topical research with age-appropriate, vetted sources. Explore topics, trends, and current events that align with most curricular areas.
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