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The Hassenfeld Library More than Books
A great library in the 21stcentury is a physical, programmatic and virtual entity. The Hassenfeld Library is both a place and a portal designed to serve and inspire the entire school community.
In order to support the philosophy, mission and practices of the University School of Nashville, the library provides a welcoming environment for students, teachers, and parents to:
- Pursue academic and personal interests
- Engage with diverse ideas and information in a variety of formats
- Work collaboratively to solve problems for the greater good
- Develop knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century
- Cultivate a lifelong love of learning and reading
Next-Generation ResourcesCuriosity & Curricular Integration
Library resources include:
- People: librarians working with students and faculty, teaching research and information literacy skills, connecting readers to literature
- Collections: from picture books to reference databases, for all grade and age levels
- Spaces: geared for classes, group work, and individual study
- Technology: as a tool for accessing the physical and virtual collection, as well as the wider world of information
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LibGuides Homepage
Discover all that the library has to offer: books, e-books, audiobooks, databases, research help, reading lists, and more. -
Hassenfeld Library: Summer Reading List Info
Find the summer reading titles in our library catalog, and additional information about our summer reading lists, updated each May. -
What Should I Read?
A guide to help you find a great book to read, for Lower, Middle, and High School students. Includes ALA booklists, the best of the book blogs, and more. -
USN Archives
USN's extensive archives and on-site archivist works with alumni, faculty, students and the community to help bring our school's history forward.
Library News
List of 4 news stories.
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Library, High School artists celebrate Banned Books Week
Every year, the American Library Association (ALA) invites libraries and communities to uphold the freedom to read by observing Banned Books Week. Read on to find out how the Hassenfeld Library celebrates this occasion, and to learn about an inspiring project from Emily Holt’s Book Art class last spring.Read More -
Bibliophile's paradise puts 10K books within reach
Read MoreFall Book Frenzy is University School of Nashville's annual used book and media sale benefiting the Hassenfeld Library. Hours are:- Thursday, September 25 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the USN community only
- Friday, September 26 from 12 to 7 p.m. for the USN community only
- Saturday, September 27 from 9 to 3 p.m. This day is open to the general public, and the fill-your-bag sale takes place the last hour at 2 p.m. for $10/bag. -
Return your summer library checkouts
If your student checked out any books from the Hassenfeld Library over the summer, they are due back to the library Friday, August 15.Read More -
USN hosts Battle of the Books
Univesrity School of Nashville hosted teams from area middle schools to compete in a trivia competition over the Volunteer State Book Award book selections. Congratulations to winners Emma Tillman ‘31, Maddie McKnight ‘31, Emma Harris ‘31, Charlotte Burgener ‘31, and Eva Tanquilut ‘31.Read More
Meet our Staff
List of 6 members.
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Edgehill Campus
2000 Edgehill Ave.
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615-321-8000
Fax: 615-321-0889
Email: info@usn.org
River Campus
1200 County Hospital Road
Nashville, TN 37218
2000 Edgehill Ave.
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615-321-8000
Fax: 615-321-0889
Email: info@usn.org
River Campus
1200 County Hospital Road
Nashville, TN 37218
USN Mission:
University School of Nashville models the best educational practices. In an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of Metropolitan Nashville, USN fosters each student’s intellectual, artistic, and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence.
University School of Nashville models the best educational practices. In an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of Metropolitan Nashville, USN fosters each student’s intellectual, artistic, and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence.