• The Academic Resource Center is the heart of John Hersey High School. Of course, the Library is the main focus. But students will also find other support here as well.

    • Printing station
    • Self Checkout
    • The ARC Studio
    • The technology Help Desk 
    • a breakout room that can be checked out
    • Peer Tutoring
    • Test Make-up
    • School Supplies
    • quiet areas to study
    • The JHHS Archives

    In addition, the Academic Resource Center hosts the ARCLight Student Film Festival, an anual international film festival featuring the best in student filmmaking from around the world.  Huskie Radio also broadcasts worldwide from the ARC. And the ARC studio is where daily announcements are created. 

Reading Resources

  • JHHS Library Catalog

  • Destiny Discover Catalog

  • SORA E-Books, Comics and Audiobooks

  • Boundless for E-Books and Audiobooks

  • Flipster for Digital Magazines

Newspapers

General Research

Other Databases

Video Resources

General Info

  • HOURS

    The ARC is open 7:20am - 3:10pm

    FAQ

    Click here to access our FAQ
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  • CONTACT

    Bruce Janu
    Head Librarian and Media Specialist
    bruce.janu@d214.org
    847-718-5095
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  • Welcome to the Academic Resource Center for John Hersey High School, winner of American Association of School Librarians National School Library Program of the Year 2019 for High School District 214 Libraries.

    The goal of library services is to support District 214 Goals of preparing all students to be College and Career Ready. Library staff will maintain a positive, welcoming learning environment and uphold the Association of Illinois School Library Educators state and American Association of School Librarians national standards through student instruction and staff collaboration. 
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