Library
Dallas Middle School Library
Ask the Librarian
Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
How many books are students allowed to borrow?
Students may have 2 AR books signed out in their name. Students may have additional non-AR books.
Are there fines for overdue book?
Yes. A fine of $.10 per school day per book is charged if the book is not renewed or returned on time. If the student is absent the day that the book was due, the fine for that day will be forgiven. Students are not allowed to take out additional books until their fine is paid. If, at the end of the marking period, fines have not been paid, the student's report card will be held back.
What is the Accelerated Reader program and how does it work at the Dallas Middle School?
The Accelerated Reader program is a nationally-used program that uses computerized tests to evaluate the student's comprehension of what has been read. Students should check online for available tests before reading a book for AR points. Reading teachers will require their students to either read and test for a predetermined number of AR points, or read 2 AR books per marking period and pass the AR tests. Our AR books are marked with a spine label to indicate that the test is available.
What is the loan period on the books in the Middle School library?
Books from the regular fiction and nonfiction collection will be due in three (3) weeks. Reference books can be borrowed for one (1) week. Books may be renewed for an additional 3 weeks unless another student has a reserve on that book.
eBooks are Here! 2 eBooks will arrive every month!
Please read directions:
1. Click on the website below.
2. Enter J045731 as username and password. (You can copy and paste to save time!)
3. To check out an eBook, your user name is your first and last name (no spaces), and the password is dallas. Use all lowercase letters.
4. You may borrow the eBook for 2 weeks.
5. More than one person may borrow the same eBook at the same time!
6. There is a help button that answers many questions, including how to load eBooks on iPads and tablets.
7. Contact Ms. Saylor if you have any problems.
Make sure you read directions before starting!
Every month, 2 new eBooks will be added to this page (beginning mid-October)!
New Books & eBooks!
All new books are now listed with graphics and front cover pictures on the Middle School's new card catalog. eBooks will be listed in the catalog soon! You can get on it 2 ways.
You can go directly to htttp://dallassdpa.booksys.net
or
You can go to the Dallas School District home page and choose "Resources" from the list of link on the left. Then go to the Atriuum link under "Student Resources."
Library Links
Dallas Middle School access to Power Library
To access the Back Mountain Public Library, use your library card barcode number.
Ask Here PA is 24/7 live help with reference questions that students in grades 4-12 might have.
Amazon's up-to-the-minute listing of the most popular books for kids 9-12.
This link, from the University of Wisconsin, is a help in finding the best books to meet the needs of students, teachers and librarians.
Cooperative Children's Book Center
ALA provides lists of recommended books for youth in fiction and non-fiction.
Author Jon Scieszka has created a website just for guys (and nosy girls!) with suggested readings that will appeal to boys of all ages.
A site created by author James Patterson to help kids of all ages find books by genre.
A site created by Scholastic where students can read other kids' book reviews and write ones of their own.
On this Scholastic website, students can find age-appropriate books. One can also find "books like" others he/she has read.