PC Library Resources for Staff!

MyOn is a FREE resource available to all GISD students that gives them access to THOUSANDS of ebooks! They can use tablets, laptops, computers, or other devices to access myOn. No reliable wifi? Never fear! MyOn can even be accessed once you go offline!

Students access it through GISD Ready Hub.

This resource is also accessible through community libraries for non-GISD students! Find out how here.

All myON accounts should be up and running. If you cannot login, please let me know. Your login will be the first part of your e-mail before the @, and your password is Password1!

Our library catalog, Destiny, is available on every district computer. On your desktop, you will find a little green book with a red ribbon. This is the district Destiny catalog and also the access to many online resources Brittanica Online, Tumblebooks, National Geographic Kids, and PebbleGo. Click on the green book and then click on our school.

You can look for all materials available in our library. There is a "list" feature on the right side of the screen. You can create a list, put books in this list, copy the list and send it to me by email. I will pull the books, check them out to you and put them in your box. There is no limit on the number of books you can check out.

Our library catalog has lots of eBooks for students to access, in addition to myON titles and Tumblebooks. You can tell it's an ebook from the "E" symbol next to the book. Check out the video for easy instructions!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iT_RDRd0SJS34A25hSKREfSJvARsuWWw/view

PebbleGo access is available from the Destiny home page. Students can reach it by using ReadyHub and going to the Destiny page and selecting PebbleGo from our digital resources.

The link below will take to PebbleGo. If the program asks, the username is garlandisd and the password is garland like all the digital resources.

Please encourage those students that are staying virtual to use our Curbside Service! They can order books from the Book Request button on the Library Canvas Home page. I will checkout, bag up and deliver books to their car. They stay in their vehicle and call the office to let us know they are out front of the school and I will come out with the books.

If you happen to have a Face to Face student who withdraws, please check their desk or skill box for their library books. You can return them to the library when your class comes the next time or you can place them in my mailbox. Thanks!!!

1. All Grades: Students need to bring their books with them to the library. Please do not collect books and send them early. Students will hold books so they can be scanned in.

2. Pre-K – First Grade: Your students only need to bring their library books with them.

3. Second Grade: Please send chrome books or ipads with students each time they come to the library. I will take care of supplies for them.

4. Third through Fifth Grades: Please send chrome books with students each time they come to the library. Your students will also need to bring a small bag of supplies – crayons, scissors, and glue – each time they come to the library.

5. Free Check Out time will be Monday and Wednesday from 8:30 – 10:30. Please send only 3 students at a time. Students may have to wait in the hallway to allow for social distancing. Do not send students on other days or times as there will be classes in the library.

6. If your students or class miss library, please send them in groups of 3 during free check out time (see #5) to check out books. Due to the full schedule, library classes will not be made up or rescheduled.

Remember, if you need books for curriculum or books just to read for you or students to read for fun in your classroom, please let me know! I will pull and check the books out to you and either put them in your box or deliver them to your classroom.

Please let remote students know that we are still providing curbside service!

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Please let me know if you need any materials from the library. I am happy to pull books, check them out to you and deliver them to your classroom. Don't know a specific title? No problem! I can usually find a book to fit most skills and topics so just let me know!

What is the name of the house elf Harry set free with a sock?

Be the first person to email me with the correct answer and I have a small prize for you!

Good Luck!

Please let me know if you need help with any of our resources.

My email is : kknethaw@garlandisd.net