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WILLIAM ALLEN HIGH SCHOOL

126 N. 17th Street
Allentown PA 18104
1 (484) 765-5000 CANARIES

Library

Online services

Proquest – magazine database

Facts on File – newswire and
World Almanac database

ACCESS PA – state-sponsored databases

OPAC - William Allen’s
online card catalog

Union Catalog - Allentown School District’s online union catalog

Hours

Monday - Friday
7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Staff

Gerard Epler
Librarian

Sue Hoffstetter
Paraprofessional

Clara Rojas
Secretary

Objective

To promote effective physical access to information resources and intellectual access to content. The library media center’s program provides a range of learning opportunities for both large and small groups and for individuals.

Services

  • Circulation of print and non print materials to 2,800 students and 250 faculty/staff members
  • Classroom, Reference & Leisure Reading Areas
  • Audio-Visual Equipment Center
  • Networked Library Computers
  • Networked Computer Lab
  • Scanning & Color Printing Computer Station
  • Distance-Learning Lab
  • Library & Technology Student Assistant Program
  • Faculty Computer Lab
  • Photocopy, Fax, Laminating, Scantron Capabilities
  • Handicap Access

History

The original library was on the second floor of the Main Building. In 1975 a new Library/ Science building was built on the site of the old gymnasium. The library now occupies the complete first floor of that building. Recent additions include a computer lab in 1997, a distance-learning lab, and a district training facility on the second floor.

Collection

  • Over 29,500 books including 3,000 reference books, 4,000 fiction books, and a new children’s section
  • Periodicals in print, microfiche, CD-ROM and online formats
  • Five different local and national newspapers delivered daily
  • CD-ROM encyclopedias: World Book 2000, Encarta ‘97