Library

Welcome to the North Thurston Library!

Ensuring that the students of North Thurston High School are effective users and producers of ideas and information.

Library Hours

6:45 am–2:30 pm

Contact

nthslibrary@nthurston.k12.wa.us

360-412-4818

What We Do
MyTRL

What We Do

We provide information and technology literacy instruction

Lead information literacy instruction including evaluation and analysis of the credibility, relevance and currency of information
Coach instructional staff in support of curriculum, information technology and information management
Teach students to be critical consumers and producers of information
Teach students and staff to use emerging learning technologies for school and lifelong learning
Teach students to be safe, ethical and responsible digital citizens

We provide reading advocacy support and services

Establish and model a powerful, fashionable and ubiquitous culture of reading in the school community
Motivate and guide students to read for enjoyment and understanding
Develop a relevant collection of fiction and non-fiction in a variety of formats, ensuring quality reading choices for all students
Manage resources in support of established curriculum and student passions

We provide information and resource management services

Provide open and equitable access to resources, technology and information services for the entire school community
Develop and administer inviting and effective physical and digital library environments
Manage resources to support teaching and learning
Administer information management systems to support student learning and school and district programs

Library Information & Technology Program Standards
Library Expectations

Library Information & Technology Program Standards

Information and Technology Literacy Instruction
Reading Advocacy
Information Management

Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) School Library Information and Technology Framework
Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Standards and Resources
American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Standards for the 21st Century Learner
- AASL Standards/Common Core Crosswalk
Big6™ Information and Technology Skills for Student Achievement
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards: NETS
- ISTE Standards for Students
- ISTE Standards for Educators
Bloom's Revised Taxonomy

For more information about school library information and technology programs in Washington State, please visit the Washington Library Association/School Libraries website.

Library Expectations

We promote a community of trust, respect and responsibility.

Please leave food and/or drink in your backpack or at the designated beverage table near the circulation desk.
Stay on task: At all times, any space and/or network use must be appropriate and intentional for a school setting.
The library is a public space. Please be respectful of the time and environment of others.
Please leave your work area clean, organized and in better condition than you found it.
Strive to work smarter and more efficiently: If you need help with anything, please ask for assistance.

MyTRL (Timberland Regional Library) Student Access

NTPS Students have access to a wealth of resources at Timberland Regional Library! TRL provides all NTPS K-12 students with online-only access to magazines; newspapers; math, history and science resources; language study programs; online courses; job and study resources; e-books; music; audiobooks; videos; encyclopedias; dictionaries; auto manuals; almanacs; and more! Please read our FAQ below for more information.

MyTRL Frequently Asked Questions

What types of resources are included in MyTRL access?

Students will be able to access Timberland Regional Library's:

magazines & newspapers
math, history and science resources
language study programs
online courses
job & study resources
e-books, music, audiobooks, & videos
encyclopedias & dictionaries
auto manuals
almanacs

TRL libraries also provide Wi-Fi and Internet stations. Specific resources may change based on costs and collection development decisions. Current resources are listed on the TRL.org website.

Is a MyTRL account the same as having a library card?

How do students access their MyTRL account?

Students will receive their login information from their school. TRL has created accounts using a combination of the student's ID number along with their birth month and year. The default PIN for the account is the student's month and day of birth.

MyTRL Library Card#: [Student ID] + [MMYYYY]
Default 4-digit PIN: [MMDD]

Example

MyTRL Library Card#: 1027511102012 (Student ID is 1027511, MM is 10, and YYYY is 2012)
PIN: 1023 (MM is 10 and DD is 23)

Can a student upgrade their MyTRL account to a regular library account?

MyTRL cards are independent of a student’s regular library card. If a student wants to borrow physical materials, they will need to contact TRL directly.

A basic card allows cardholders to check out up to 10 items. The MyTRL account can serve as verification of identity for a basic account, if the student can provide a student ID, their MyTRL number, or birthdate.

To upgrade to a regular card that allows up to 50 items to be borrowed, additional address verification is required. If a minor student (17 or under) is unable to do this, an accompanying adult or caregiver may verify on their behalf.