Marcus HS Library Weekly Update
Ms. McGinnis and Ms. Virant
September 28 - October 2, 2020
Howdy!!
Keeping it short and sweet with this weekly update…
First of all we’re so happy to see so many of you checking out books and computers.
September 15th to October 15th is National Hispanic Heritage month!! Listed below are books written by Hispanic authors that can be found in our library or in Sora.
Happy reading!
This is also Banned Books week and the link to the American Library Association is posted below for further information. Bringing awareness.
I have also included some new coloring pages for October that you can print and color. Coloring is a great stress reliever before midterms. Enjoy!
Reminder that in order to print this school year, the item needs to be in your LISD Google Drive and you will need to share the document with either of the following email addresses and we’ll be glad to print it for you:
broadwayvirantd@staff.lisd.net
BTW the mints are back...socially distanced for you to pick one and go.
Have a wonderful week!!
Ms. McGinnis
Marcus HS Library Media Specialist
Ms. Virant
Marcus HS Library Aide
Book trailer
Book Trailer
Book Trailer
New Printing Procedures
Trying to Print?
The document must be in your LISD school Google Drive.
You will need to share the
document with one of the following email addresses:
or
broadwayvirantd@staff.lisd.net
Thank you.
September 21 - September 25, 2020
Happy Fall Y’all!!
This week's newsletter is a combination of fun and academics trying to share new and exciting information.
Canva is a graphic design platform that is free when you use your LISD email as a login. They have exciting templates for bookmarks that you can print on your own. You can color some or just print an image that inspires you. I will be providing you with the link below. Feel free to explore in Canva for all the other items it offers.
If you are college bound, then the standardized tests will be on your schedule this fall. Below you will find where you can access SAT, ACT, AP, and TSI test prep on our library media center website.
There is a fun online quiz regarding library trivia along with another website with more interesting library facts.
Sharing another book trailer of a book available in the MHS library for you to enjoy.
Remember that we are here for you guys in the library media center whatever your needs may be. We are here to help you!!
Take care,
Ms. McGinnis
Marcus HS Library Media Specialist
Ms. Virant
Marcus HS Library Aide
Want to get ready for the SAT, ACT and many other tests...access Ebsco Learning Express practice tools.
TSI Dates
SAT, ACT, AP and TSI Test Prep
With this database application you can test prep or explore your career interests, valuable planning information for success during and after high school.
1- Go to the MHS Library Media Center website https://www.lisd.net/domain/2628
2- Click on on Online Resources https://www.lisd.net/Page/24017
3- Click on Learning Hub/Class Links https://myapps.classlink.com/home
4- Click on Mackin https://lewisville.mackinvia.com/dashboard
5- Click on Databases https://lewisville.mackinvia.com/titles?page=1&limit=50&sort=0&resourceType=1
6- Click on Ebsco Learning Express https://www.learningexpresshub.com/ProductEngine/LELIndex.html#/prepstephighschool/libraryhome?AuthToken=s1003318
7- Register to create a login. Use your LISD email address and password to create an account.
8- Click on the High School Library (PrepStep)
9-Click on Prepare for College to get a list of ACT, SAT PSAT, and AP practice information.
10-Click on TSI and STAAR Test Preparation for information on those tests.
11- Click on the Career Exploration and see what might be a good future path for you!
September 14 - September 18, 2020
HELLO!!
Hope that everyone has adjusted to in-person learning or perhaps you have now just settled into your virtual learning. The halls, classrooms and especially the library media center are happy to have some of the students back.
We have already had some classes in the library media center. They have come for book talks using trailer videos, orientations on ebooks through SORA and introducing the databases on Mackin. I will share some screenshots from Destiny Discover to help familiarize you with this application.
Below find some links that we’re sharing from our website as reminders of Digital Citizenship and Copyright requirements that are important LISD guidelines to know as you start this fall semester writing papers and working on computers or iPads.
I have added another Superhero book trailer for a book you can find as a hard copy in the library (Destiny) or online as an ebook (Sora).
Now that we are back up and running with our new normal, if you have any library books from last year, please return them or renew them. You can drop them off at the front office if you are still virtual or you can drop them off in the library when you walk by on your way to class. If you would like to renew your books, just stop by and we will take care of that for you.
Also sharing more interesting facts about library media centers, plus some silly stats from our own library media center.
Hope all is going well. It is really good to see you guys!!
Ms. McGinnis
Marcus HS Library Media Specialist
Ms. Virant
Marcus HS Library Aide
Destiny Discover
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Destiny Discover MHS
Welcome to Destiny Discover and our NEW Fall books!!
Please return or renew your library books from last year. Thank you.
September 8 - September 11, 2020
WELCOME BACK in person!
The majority of the students are in person now, with only a few of you being virtual depending on how you decided to come to school this nine weeks.
No matter what you chose, we are here to help with your library, media center or technical application needs.
Curbside check out is still available. Click on the picture below to let us know what you would like to check out.
This week's update will also include directions on how to access and use Mackin Educational Resources (MackinVIA).
Another book trailer that you can listen to from a book found in Destiny Discover or Sora.
Some library facts that I found interesting and maybe you will too.
The library looks different now with COVID restrictions. Please read all of our signs and ask when you need help or have a question.
It’s so great to see you all again -- even with masks. Please remember masks are required in the library.
Stay safe,
Ms. McGinnis
Marcus HS Library Media Specialist
Ms. Virant
Marcus HS Library Aide
Click here to request your library/media center items.
eBooks
Databases
Links
Please check in and out at the Circulation Desk.
All returned books will be quarantined.
Please scan the QR code to check in and out of the library.
MackinVIA - Mackin Educational Resources
Located in Class Links/Learning Hub/L-Hub: Click on the picture above
Mackin - The MackinVIA is a complete digital online resource management system providing easy access to eBooks, read-alongs, audiobooks, databases, videos and more. Students can view, utilize, and manage all of their digital resources.
Destiny Discover - Follet
Located in Class Links/Learning Hub/L-Hub and Mackin: Click on the picture above
Destiny Discover/Follett - The library catalog system provides one contact point for students and teachers to search and access all of Marcus HS Library’s print and digital resources. (print books, eBooks, audiobooks, and databases) Destiny Discover is where you put print books on hold for curbside pick up or classroom delivery.
Sora - Overdrive
Sora/Overdrive - Plenty of ebooks and audiobooks for students to browse. Loaded with hundreds of eye-catching titles. Infinite reading possibilities on practically any device. One amazing reading experience!
Login to the Learning Hub (ClassLinks) and go to MackinVia or find the MackinVia tab in your Canvas
Marcus HS Library Media Center
Ms. Virant - Library Aide
Email: mcginnisn@lisd.net
Website: https://www.lisd.net/domain/2628
Location: 5707 Morriss Road, Flower Mound, TX, USA
Phone: 469-948-7010
Twitter: @MarcusHSLibrary