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Welcome to the Pal-Mac High School Library
Welcome to the Pal-Mac High School Library
This Google Site is intended to showcase and inform the Palmyra-Macedon District Community some of the WFL BOCES technology offerings as well as other resources available for you and your classes. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Michael.Yates@palmaccsd.org.
*** Please note that usernames and passwords to databases or other District purchased resources cannot be shared on a public site. Please contact your building Librarian for access details.
Sign Up For a New York Public Library Card
Sign Up For a New York Public Library Card
New York residents ages 13 and older can get a digital library card through the NYPL online card application and gain access to an array of digital resources: Books, E-Books, Audiobooks, Magazines, Music, Databases, Digital Archives, and more. You can connect this Library account with your Pal-Mac SORA account to increase the items you have access to. Please visit the HS Library for more info.
SORA = Free E-Books, Audiobooks, Magazines, Comics and more...
SORA = Free E-Books, Audiobooks, Magazines, Comics and more...
The Palmyra-Macedon school community has access to their very own SORA account. SORA is the student reading app for OverDrive which provides access to ebook and audiobooks (plus more) for the Pal-Mac community, anytime, anywhere! Sora is the new user-friendly app that lets you access it through your laptop, phone or tablet.
The Sora app was designed around the modern student reading experience. It empowers students to discover and enjoy ebooks and audiobooks from their school, for both leisure and class-assigned reading.
Inspired by educator and student feedback, Sora was created to excite kids about reading and remove distractions to promote a focus on learning.
Easy to use, one tap to get inside a book
The largest catalog of ebooks and audiobooks…made even larger by access to your public library through Sora
Exportable notes, highlights for collaborative learning
Personalized with book recommendations and learning tools like dyslexic font, enlarged text, Read-Alongs and audiobooks
Badges and achievements to engage students
Same experience on all devices
This online app can be accessed via Classlink using your Pal-Mac email address. To get started, please see Mr. Yates in the High School Library or give it a try yourself.
HINT: Make sure you add additional libraries to your SORA account for even more access opportunities. Please add:
Palmyra-Macedon CSD
Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES
OWWL Library System
Southern Tier Library System
New York Public Library. (Please see below for access to the NYPL)
HOOPLA
HOOPLA
Hoopla is a digital media service that partners with public libraries to bring you an extensive selection of content, all for free. With Hoopla, you can borrow audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV shows, and music using your library card. The platform offers a user-friendly experience, allowing you to stream or download titles to enjoy offline. Available on the web, as well as on Android and iOS devices, Hoopla ensures you have access to your favorite media anywhere, anytime. Whether you're into the latest bestsellers, classic movies, or hit albums, Hoopla has something for everyone. Please contact michael.yates@palmaccsd.org if you need help with this resource.
TEENBOOKCLOUD
TEENBOOKCLOUD
TeenBookCloud, powered by TumbleBooks, is a comprehensive online library of eBooks and educational resources tailored specifically for middle and high school students. It provides a vast selection of digital books that students can access anytime, anywhere, using their school or library account. The platform offers an easy-to-use interface and allows unlimited access without the need for check-outs, waitlists, or time limits. Students can enjoy reading as many books as they want, whenever they want, on any compatible device. Whether it's for class assignments or personal enjoyment, TeenBookCloud supports students' reading and learning needs. You can access TeenBookCloud via your ClassLink account. Please contact michael.yates@palmaccsd.org for more information.
Democrat & Chronicle & USA Today e-Newspapers
Democrat & Chronicle & USA Today e-Newspapers
Gannett Media Education has provided the Pal-Mac High School community access to both the Democrat & Chronicle and USA Today newspapers at NO COST for the current school year. The e-Newspaper is an exact digital replica of the print edition of your local newspaper. To access the newspapers, please visit the HS DATABASES in CLASSLINK or email Michael.Yates@palmaccsd.org for more information.
SWANK Digital Streaming Platform
SWANK Digital Streaming Platform
WFL BOCES provides the Pal-Mac District with the SWANK Digital Streaming Platform. This platform contains feature films, documentaries, TV shows and foreign films available to stream on any laptop, tablet or mobile device. To access the streaming content, visit your CLASSLINK ACCOUNT or please follow this link and use your Pal-Mac Google credentials to login. Please contact michael.yates@palmaccsd.org if you are having trouble accessing the platform.
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