Library Catalog

Library Catalog - Click to go to the catalog

The library catalog is the place to go to for Fiction, Multi copy books, Dewey, Professional books, textbooks, workbooks and kits.

You can search by Lexile Level and reserve books.

Reserved books will be sent by courier to teachers. Reserved books for students will be placed on the hold shelf in the library.

Below you will find DIY on how to check books out. Students use the self-checkout in the Library. Teachers can use the instructions below.

Students can request books from the Library Stacks (Curriculum Library) by login into OPALS (library catalog) and clicking on Request for the book of choice. See the video for help. Use your Library card number to login to OPALS.

Checking Books OUT (Thing 1)

Fiction, Dewey, Professional & Reference

Students use the Self-Checkout in the library!

Teachers can also use the Self-Checkout in the library for these books.

Go to the library catalog http://vbe.osw.opalsinfo.net

Click on the Circulation Tab

Select LOAN from the menu
Make sure your name appears on the screen
Set session due date (2 weeks unless you feel you need it longer)
Scan each book

If a barcode won’t scan you can type it in (3 letters followed by 5 numbers)

OPALS Loans User screen shot, this is where you select your name

OPALS Loans check your name screenshot, make sure your name appears

OPALS Textbook, this is where you enter your name screenshot

Checking Books OUT (Thing 2)

Textbooks & Workbooks

Self-Checkout in the Library will NOT work for Textbooks & Workbooks!

Go to the library catalog http://vbe.osw.opalsinfo.net

Click on the Textbook Tab

Select LOAN from the menu
Make sure your name appears on the screen
Click on Ignore (Check the box)
Set session due date (June 1st for teachers)
Scan each book

If a barcode won’t scan you can type it in (3 or 4 letters followed by numbers)

Textbook screenshot check Ignore and set session due date

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