Teacher info & Resources

Library Policies

Sending Students During Class Time

Teachers may send up to 5 students at a time with a pass to the library. Each student that you send to the library must have an individual pass. If your students need special help please let library staff know in advance. Please remind students to sign in upon entering library, and to be respectful of other classes and students who may be in the Media Center.

Teachers should only send students to the Media Center for Chromebook support during Chromebook Repair Hours during fourth period/lunch.

Please note that desktops will not be available for printing in the Media Center. If students need to print, they may print directly from their Chromebooks in the classroom (student printing directions). Then, students may come to the Media Center to have library staff release their documents and pick up their prints. Students may print in black and white for $0.10 per page (printer name: Media01 or Media Center b/w Chrome) and/or print in color for $0.25 per page (printer name: Media02). We accept cash payment only for printing (nothing larger than a $5 bill). We cannot debit money from student lunch accounts.

Make a Reservation

Please contact Ms. Webb or Ms. Long if you would like to reserve the library for your class or group:

• Check the schedule to see if the time you would like to reserve is available: Library Schedule. Please try to limit visits to 3 days in a row. Teachers and students should not bring food or drinks (other than water) into the library. Substitutes should not bring your classes to the library (unless approved in advance).

• If your group would like to reserve the library for a special event please check with Ms. Webb or Ms. Long to make your reservation. Groups should not bring food or drinks into the library, should rearrange any furniture back to the way you found it, and should call a custodian if cleaning is needed.

• Contact Ms. Webb at aswebb@greenville.k12.sc.us or call 864-355-7805 to discuss your needs and lesson plans.

• We are more than willing to accommodate your needs, so exceptions can be made!

Curriculum & Technology Assistance

WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU!

Ms. Webb and Ms. Long are here to support you with assistance with technology and information literacy integration and professional support. Below are some of the services we offer.

Research Projects

• Website Evaluation - Help students understand how to identify reliable Internet sources.

• DISCUS - Database instruction tailored to your subject area or project needs.

• Digital Library Resources - Show students how to access free ebooks, audiobooks, and other digital materials through their devices.

• Citations & Noodletools

• Resource Page or Destiny Collection - We can create a page that includes all of the information your students may need to complete an assignment or project.

• Technology Tools - Tired of the same old projects year after year? Talk to Ms. Webb about trying out some new technology tools to revive that tired lesson. Please note that if a technology tool is not on the Approved List for Greenville County School District, then it must be submitted for approval prior to being used in the classroom - Ms. Webb can assist with the process.

Supplemental Activities

• BreakoutEDU

• Supplemental reading and/or class sets

• Resource Page or Destiny Collection - I can create a page that includes all of the information your students may need to complete an assignment or project. Please contact me at least one week in advance if you want me to create a resource page for your next project.

• Technology Tools - Tired of the same old projects pr activities year after year? Talk to Ms. Webb about trying out some new technology tools to revive that tired lesson. Please note that if a technology tool is not on the Approved List for Greenville County School District, then it must be submitted for approval prior to being used in the classroom - Ms. Webb can assist with the process.

• Activities for selecting books for independent reading

• Digital Library Resources - Show students how to access free ebooks, audiobooks, and other digital materials through their devices.

The Media Center staff is always available to assist with answering copyright questions for the physical and virtual classroom. Below are some resources that may help you understand the laws better and model appropriate use for students.

Technology & Learning: The Educators' Guide to Copyright and Fair Use - Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines for Teachers

Connect Safely: The Educator’s Guide to Creativity & Copyright

Copyright Crash Course

Teachers may also want to explore the Copyright Crash Course from the University of Texas and Georgia Harper, available at http://doi.org/10.15781/T24J09X6J This guide has excellent resources to assist teachers with understanding copyright, especially regarding Fair Use and the TEACH Act.