GHAEA Media Services

Online Catalog (Insignia)

Districts that opted in for Green Hills AEA physical media resources can access the collection of thousands of resources cataloged through Insignia. This online catalog can be used to check out physical resources from the Green Hills AEA Media Library.*

• Tutorial for Logging In or Creating an Account

• Tutorial for Booking Items in Insignia

Some features of Insignia include:

• User-Friendly Interface: The OPAC Insignia Library System offers a user-friendly interface that simplifies finding and accessing materials.

• Browsable Catalog: The system includes a visually appealing, browsable catalog for easy exploration of the media collection.

• Advanced Search Options: Patrons can quickly find specific resources using the system's advanced search features, which include options for author, title, subject, audience level and more.

• Availability Status: Patrons can easily check the availability status of library materials, including whether items are currently on loan, on hold, or available for immediate check

• Personalized Accounts: Patrons can create personalized accounts within the Insignia system, enabling them to view and manage their borrowing history, save searches, create reading lists, and receive notifications about due dates and holds.

🚙 All items checked out using Insignia are delivered to your school using Green Hills AEA van delivery.  Van mail delivery can be utilized by and for districts with an active Media & Van Delivery service agreement.*  Find more detailed information about van delivery services here. 

*If you are unsure if your district has access to these services, please contact your school administrator.

Cooperative Purchasing

AEA Cooperative Purchasing is an initiative of Iowa’s Area Education Agencies. The goal of AEA Purchasing is to combine the purchasing power of Iowa school districts to offer aggressive pricing on materials, goods, and services. In 2014 participating Iowa schools and AEA’s saved over $7 million on their purchases through the program. Participation in AEA Purchasing is without cost to Iowa’s schools.

Creative Services (Print & Design)

In order to be more efficient and to offer schools a wider range of print, design, and specialty products, Green Hills is partnering with Heartland AEA. All school orders for copy, design or other products will go to Heartland AEA Creative Services via an online ordering system. Our Green Hills vans will continue to deliver completed orders to schools. Schools will have access to a more comprehensive set of print and design products. 

Effective July 1, 2025, districts without an active service agreement that includes van delivery will incur a $14 per stop shipping and handling fee for deliveries to/from their schools, excluding special education materials and equipment. If you are unsure if your district has access to these services, please contact your school administrator.