Panther Library

Library Hours of Operation

     Monday—Thursday     7:45am to 3:15pm

       Friday                          7:45am to  2:10    

The Library Hours of operation are subject to the needs and schedule at MPJH. Library closure during operating time may occur and will be posted.

Check out MPJH Connects Canvas page for weekly activities and contests sponsored through the library.  

Purpose and Philosophy

The purpose of the Panther Library is to meet the learning needs of students and staff, to increase literacy and research skills, and to provide the recreational reading opportunities at the school. 

Checkout and Lost/Damaged Items

Book checkouts are for 15 school days.  Students may renew their book once, unless there is a hold on the book.  

Students will be charged a replacement fee if the book is lost or damaged.  

Collection Development

Mueller Park Jr. High students have access to great information and great books.  Materials are added to the collection if they meet all or part of the following criteria:

• They are related to the curriculum.
• They are age appropriate.
• They contain accurate, timely information.
• They are in a format students can understand.
• They meet the recreational reading needs of the students.
• The meet the needs of language learners and foreign language programs.
• They are of high literary or illustrative quality.

The library Media DESK focuses and prioritizes the reading and information literacy skills that students need to know and be able to use to help them read and research effectively in all subjects and with a variety of technologies.

Secondary DESK Standards

6-12 Secondary Library Media Standards

Utah State Board of Education Library Media Standards

Every time you do research, you should cite your sources (this includes pictures). Use the links below to help you cite your sources accurately:

Citation Machine

EasyBib

Owl Purdue MLA guide for creating a works cited page

Need Research Help?  You've come to the right place!

Utah's Online Library Database

Use the CRAAP test to evaluate if websites can be used in research.