The LASA RAPTOR Library

Situated near the front of the school, the library is one of the most dynamic places on campus. Its multi-purpose function lends itself to hosting book clubs, art shows, banquets, meetings, guest speakers and annual exams. However, the primary purpose is to assist faculty and students and support their academic growth and success.

While in the library, students have access to computers, free B/W printing, color printing for a fee, and a MakerSpace for projects. They can also check out print books from our large collection. The collection is available for searching at https://austinisd.insigniails.com/Library/Login  (you can also access the catalog through the Portal by opening the My Library Account app)

Students also have access to a vast array of virtual resources through the MackinVIA app, including ebooks, audiobooks and various databases. MackinVIA can be accessed through the student portal on a Chromebook or by downloading the free app to phones or other devices through the App Store. Students use their portal id and password. Students also have access to an Austin Public Library/AISD library card.  Students will use this account constantly over their four years at LASA to access Jstor and many other digital resources.  They can also use it at any branch to check out materials or online for ebooks/audiobooks.  If you don't have access to your account, please check in with Ms. Switek for help.

You may contact the librarian at elizabeth.switek@austinisd.org to schedule an Office Hour visit or for questions, ideas, or help with classes and research. Announcements about book club meetings and other library news will be posted on the Raptor Library Blend page Google Site  as well as Instagram(follow @LASAlibrary) and email to students.