📚The Library Lowdown

September, 2021 Issue 15

Welcome Back!

I hope you all had the perfect summer for you☀️🏕📖! The school year ahead is going to be quite the adventure and I'm excited to support you in all your teaching endeavors. I want to ensure the library services provided are useful to you. I could use your help directing my focus this year. If you could take a quick moment to fill out this very short survey, I would be grateful! Participants will be entered into a drawing for a prize😊.

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Library Check Out at Your School!

Kids are back in school! Yes! Libraries can be open for check out in person or students can place holds in Destiny like last year depending on what is available at your school. I'm happy to visit your class and teach students how to navigate Destiny Discover and access our new databases from within the app! It's totally handy! Connect with Amy Page via email with times that work for you!

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Sora Changes

Sora is where all students and teachers can access our district's digital library collection. This collection is filled with diverse, engaging, high-interest ebooks and audiobooks that can be accessed 24/7! Bookmark Sora for easy access all the time!

From the website, search for Eugene School District (not your school) and login in with your 4J credentials.

*Note: Clever login is no longer available. Please contact Amy Page if you need any assistance.

The September Choice Board is Here!

There is plenty to celebrate in September! From Dot Day on September 15th to Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th - October 15th there are resources to support all your explorations. Have fun exploring the coding and virtual maker space boards too. You can find it all in the September Choice Board below. Have fun!

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Awesome Resources at Your Fingertips!

We have some pretty awesome resources that will support your students in inquiry and research that provide students with trustworthy places to start any research! If you missed the presentation you can view the slide deck filled with short helpful video tutorials to help you get started!

Ed Tech PD Back to School 2021: Info Resources Elem.

Ed Tech PD: Info. Resources Presented by: Megan Murphy, 4th grade teacher, Adams Angela Larsen, 2nd grade, Howard Amy Page, 4J District Librarian Britannica, PebbleGo, National Geographic Kids, GALE, BrainPOP https://bit.ly/4JInfoResourcesElem

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Eugene Public Library Card is Back!

Let's get our students connected with the Eugene Public Library! Not only do they have a huge selection of books, but their digital resources are abundant! The process for getting a card has not been finalized so for now, students/parents can call to get an "online use only" (OUO) card that will be good for one year or they can go in person to receive a full card and verify with student ID and parent signature (if 16 and under).

Eugene Public Library phone (541-682-5450 - digital access only). Contact Amy Page (page_a@4j.lane.edu) if you need any assistance.

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September 15th - October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month!

Find all kinds of great lesson plans and resources to support the teaching of Hispanic/Latino American cultural influences in the resources below.

Virtual Field Trips

I need your help! Please take a moment to fill out the survey at the top of the newsletter to help me determine whether to continue leading virtual field trips and where to visit. In the meantime, you can access past recordings below.