Libraries
St. Mark’s libraries serve as centers for information-gathering, research, study, lively discussion and recreational reading.
The campus houses two libraries: The Cecil & Ida Green Library serves Middle and Upper School students, while the Lower School Library serves boys in grades 1-4. In addition to providing a wide range of print and digital books, periodicals, databases and more, the librarians also work to educate boys on the ever-evolving landscape of information retrieval. Working with faculty, the libraries support curricular needs across all divisions and academic disciplines.
Students have access to more information than ever before, so it is crucial to teach critical thinking in the search for and acquisition of appropriate, timely and scholarly resources. These skills equip students with the research skills they will need in their university experience and beyond.
In Lower School, classes meet regularly with the librarian to foster an appreciation for the written word, respect for the printed word and the ability to navigate a digital environment appropriately. In Middle and Upper School, boys gain access to vast information databases to utilize for class projects.
Visiting authors are also brought in regularly to inspire a love of literature. Previous visitors include New York Times best-selling authors and winners of the National Book Award and Newbery Book Award.
60,000 |
Books in the Green and Lower School Libraries |
3,800 |
Available eBooks |
110 |
Available databases |
10,500+ |
Books checked out each year. |
Library Spotlight: World Religions Collection
St. Mark's libraries serve a diverse community that encompasses myriad religious traditions and backgrounds. To this end, the Green Library’s World Religions display includes a gorgeous collection of historic religious texts, all available to boys.
- The Analects of Confucius: Compiled more than 2,200 years ago, the Analects collect the wisdom and teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius.
- The Barcelona Haggadah: This facsimile of the original 1340 illuminated manuscript of the Jewish prayer book was painstakingly recreated to match the original as closely as possible.
- The Bhagavad Gita: Written as a dialog between the warrior-prince Arjuna and the god Krishna, this is the most important religious text in Hinduism.
- The Book of the Dead: This beautifully rendered facsimile of the Papyrus of Ani (1550 BCE) was published by the British Museum in 1890.
- The New Testament (in original Greek, Byzantine textform): This copy of the Christian New Testament is written in Koine Greek.
- The New American Haggadah: This essential Jewish text sets forth the order of the Passover Seder.
- The Qur’an (in original Arabic): This is the greatest literary work in classical Arabic and, for all Muslims, stands as the definitive word of God.
The Barcelona Haggadah.
The Egyptian Book of the Dead.
Meet the Librarians
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Tinsley SilcoxDirector of Libraries & Information Services214-346-8372 SilcoxT@smtexas.org |
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Teresa KatsulosAssistant Director of Libraries and Information Services214-346-8371 KatsulosT@smtexas.org |
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Elyse ChevallierMiddle School Librarian214-346-8373 ChevallierE@smtexas.org |
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Beth NorthcutLibrary Assistant214-346-8146 NorthcutB@smtexas.org |
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Kaysie MontgomeryInterim Lower School Librarian214-346-8218 MontgomeryK@smtexas.org |
St. Mark’s School of Texas
10600 Preston Road
Dallas, Texas 75230
214-346-8000
Dallas, Texas 75230
214-346-8000
About Us
St. Mark’s School of Texas is a private, nonsectarian college-preparatory boys’ day school for students in grades 1 through 12, located in Dallas, Texas. St. Mark’s aims to prepare young men to assume leadership and responsibility in a competitive and changing world.
St. Mark’s does not discriminate in the administration of its admission and education policies on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
St. Mark’s does not discriminate in the administration of its admission and education policies on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
