Seaholm Library Media Center

1. Expand their reading interests and abilities
2. Become effective researchers
3. Use inquiry and technology meaningfully
4. Enhance critical thinking
5. Gain and create new knowledge.

These resources meet our students' needs for information, social emotional learning, and engagement of the heart to build strong, healthy habits for the world we live in.

Libraries are all about stories...so here are ours!

Mrs. Truesdell, Mr. Wilt, & Ms. Rauth in our Seaholm Library Gear, December 2023

atruesdell@bps-schools.com

• Bachelor's in English & Elementary Education from Albion College, 2004
• Master's in Library & Information Science with K-12 Library Media Endorsement from Wayne State University, 2005
• Master's in Education with Specialization in Integrating Technology in the Classroom from Walden University, 2007
• BCS Librarian, 2005 - 2022
• Groves/Seaholm Librarian, 2022 - present

• Married to Mike (my high school sweetheart!) for 19.5 years
• Mom of 4 -- James (16), Charlotte (14), Matilda (11), & Alice (9), plus 2 dogs (Leia & Daisy)
• Lives in Clarkston
• Avid reader, published writer, & health enthusiast

jwilt@bps-schools.com

Professional:

• Associates degree from Oakland Community College
• Seaholm Technology Extraordinaire, 13 years

Personal:

• Married to Amber (high school sweetheart) for 17 years
• Father to three boys: Connor (14), Kyle (12) and Corbin (9)
• Fan of Star Wars and X-Men

erauth@bps-schools.com

Professional

• Bachelor's in Anthropology from Arizona State University
• Master of Counseling from University of Phoenix
• Academic Counselor and Recruiter from 2009-2016, University of Phoenix
• Seaholm Media Center Assistant, 2016-present

Personal

• Mom of 1(17), Groves senior
• Aunt of 2 Seaholm Maples
• Main hobbies: walking, gardening, cooking, and reading

• This is the best spot in the library to socialize.
• Food is allowed in this part of the library ONLY.
• 4 per booth (2 per side) + no chairs moved = 30 kids max
• Clean up your mess!
• The printer (copy machine) is by the windows to Mr. Dodge's classroom. Use your school un/pw to login and print, or print directly from our library desktops.
• The graphic novels and ever-changing book displays are here, too.
• Yes, you can check out anything that's on display! 🙂

• This is where to check out books and get assistance from the library staff.
• A self-checkout computer is also available.
• Student supplies are available for you here.
• The book return is here, too!

• This side of the library is reserved for quiet work and/or instruction.
• The majority of the books are on this side of the room, organized by topic & genre.
• Desktop computers are available for you to use.
• We have puzzles, games, and brain break activities, too!

Available to all staff & students at the Seaholm Library...

• Official checkout twice per year at the start of the new semester, but you can still check out or return textbooks at any point in the year.

• AP books are checked out for the entire school year
• Visit the circulation desk for these books

• Year-long laptops are available for all students (and necessary for testing).
• You can check out a laptop for a 1-day loan, too.
• We have charging blocks available for 1-day checkouts.
• Please note the higher replacement fees on these items -- take care of them and return them when they're due!

• Research databases for both school & personal use, including...
• The New York Times
• The Wall Street Journal
• Cameron's Collection
• Audiobooks & eBooks

• Please have a pass from class and sign in at the desk.
• All school rules apply.
  
• Respect our quiet coffeehouse vibe.
• Food is only allowed in the Maple Café.
• During Advisory & in classes with a substitute teacher, students must remain in class.

• Please have your school ID.
• Checkout up to 10 items at a time.
• Keep items for 3 weeks, or renew to keep items longer.
• We only charge fees for lost or damaged items. We do NOT charge overdue fines.
• Textbooks check out for one semester at a time, with the exception of AP textbooks (those are checked out for the entire school year).
• Your school laptop is yours for the entire school year.

About our Book Club:

• Anyone at Seaholm can join!
• It's student-run.
• Books are selected by students in the club via nominations & voting online.
• All participants get a FREE, brand new copy of each book to KEEP!
• We meet before school about once a month.
• We have snacks!
  
• Visit the library circulation desk for more details.

This September, our student-run book club will be reading Hello Beautiful. Our discussion will be held Wednesday, 9/25 at 7:15am in the library. Pick up your copy of the book and join us!

We are excited to announce that we can now offer full Baldwin Public Library cards to all staff and students in the Birmingham Public School District.

Card holders have access to everything that residents have -- holds, unlimited physical checkouts, eBooks, databases, etc. Mrs. Truesdell especially enjoys listening to free audiobooks via Hoopla and Libby!

For details and instructions go to https://www.baldwinlib.org/get-library-card/.

Mrs. Truesdell is the librarian at both Groves and Seaholm High School libraries, as well as the secondary grades library media coordinator for the district. This is her 21st year with BPS. Please feel free to contact her with any of your library or information needs.

Email: atruesdell@birmingham.k12.mi.us