CLASS Project
CLASS Project
CLASS Project is a collaboration between the New Hanover County Public Library and local schools to provide students with easier access to valuable library resources from home, at school, and at any NHC Public Library branch.
Your child’s student ID number is a “virtual library card number” which can be used to access public library materials and services. Just type in the student ID number any time you’re asked for a library card number. A few NHCPL services require a PIN in addition to a card number; the default PIN is the last 4 digits of the student ID number.
For students/guardians to login:
When asked for a library card number, enter student ID number (PowerSchool number - 13 digits)
When asked for a PIN, enter the last 4 digits of same student ID number
How does CLASS Project Work?
Students can:
Borrow e-books and access library databases and digital resources just like any other New Hanover County Public Library card with access to over 100 databases, including eResources
Borrow up to 2 print books, audiobooks, or magazines at a time from any NHC Public Library by providing their student ID number to library staff at the checkout desk or when placing books on Hold for pick-up
Use the computers in any NHC Public Library branch to complete homework, check Google Drive folders for their classes, and access additional NHC Public Library resources
No fines will be issued for items returned late that were borrowed using a CLASS Project account, however the student’s borrowing privileges will be suspended until all items are returned.
Learn more at www.CLASS.NHCLibrary.org
For PHYSICAL BOOKS, Magazines & Audiobooks
Select Catalog or My Account
Sign into your library account with student ID number and PIN (LAST 4 digits of ID)
Place books on Hold for pick-up at your local NHC public library
For Free TUTOR Support
Tutors available 9am -midnight. Paper review 24/7. Spanish speaking tutors 2pm - midnight.
Choose from Elementary, Middle, or High School tabs on the right
Choose Tutor.com (under the Top Resources heading)
Login in with student ID number and PIN (LAST 4 digits of ID)
NC Kids Digital Library
Choose the Elementary School tab on the right
Choose NC Kids Digital (under Top Resources heading)
Login in with student ID number and PIN (LAST 4 digits of ID)
Search for a specific title by selecting “search” in the upper right hand corner; choose advanced search for more options or scroll down to see browse collections such as “Never-ending Reading” or “Young Readers” “Battle of the Books.”
When you find a book, select Borrow. Then “Read Now in Browser.”
To change font while reading the book: click in the middle of the screen to see additional options. Then select the three line in upper right hand corner. Select “reading settings."
World Book
Choose the Middle School tab on the right
Choose World Book Student (under Top Resources heading)
Login in with student ID number and PIN (LAST 4 digits of ID)
Start your research for biographies, atlases, encyclopedia entries, and a dictionary.
Translate text into other languages by going to Tools and Settings: Translate
Use read aloud feature (all languages) by selecting the red button
Share to Google Classroom, Save to Google Drive, Cite
On first screen select Timelines to view timelines or create your own
Science in Context: Science Fair
Choose the Middle School tab on the right
Choose Science in Context (under the Top Resources tab)
Login in with student ID number and PIN (LAST 4 digits of ID)
For Science Fair Experiments:
Scroll down to General Science Box
Select: Science Fair Projects and Experiments
Scroll Down & Select “Experiments”
Select a topic such as “Food Spoilage” to see background research, shopping list, and step by step instructions.
Biography in Context: Biographies
Choose the Middle School tab on the right
Choose Biography in Context (under the Top Resources tab)
Login in with student ID number and PIN (LAST 4 digits of ID)
Search for a specific person or scroll down to browse categories: Ex: Taylor Swift