The Hornet Buzz
C.A. Johnson High School Library Newsletter Winter Edition
What to do over the Holiday Break?
Catch up on your reading. You will be glad you did.
You are now able to access and download eBooks directly from your DLE. Instructions are as follows:
1. Simply click on the Destiny Discover Icon on your DLE
2. Use the Location drop-down to select your state or province.
3. In the School field, type the first few letters of your school’s name. When your school appears in the suggestions, select it. Note: You only have to complete Steps 2 and 3 the first time you log in or to select a different school.
4. If you are logging in with a username and password on a private/safe/secure device and want to automatically log in next time you open the app, select Remember me on this device. Note: This step is required to access downloaded Follett eBooks and Follett Audiobooks when you are offline.
5. To log in with a username and password, tap Log In. Note: You can browse the Catalog by clicking Browse as Guest.
6. Tap Submit.
To check out an eBook, download it at school, and you are able to read it at home.
Enjoy your Winter Break and Read a Book
Guaranteed to be Relaxing and Fun
'Tis the Season to be Reading
Winter Cluster
RIF
DEAR
DLE Reminders
There has been a rise in Proxies and VPNs on students laptops. The IT department has put into place extra protective measures to stop this AUP violation. Please be aware of students usage in your classroom. If students are on websites that they are not supposed to be on, such as Youtube, Twitter, FB, etc., please inform the Media Center ASAP of this matter and if possible confiscate the device. If the student refuses to give up the device, please call an administrator to your classroom. (Used w/permission from WJK).
Important Dates to Remember
Jan. 18: VLF Puppetry Entries Due
Jan. 31: Spring Technology Workshops/Webinars Begin
Feb. 22 - March 4: Read Around the Planet
C.A. Johnson High School
Brenda Boyd, Retired School Librarian (Substitute)
Dr. Veronica Scott, Principal
Website: http://johnson.richlandone.org/
Location: 2219 Barhamville Road, Columbia, SC, United States
Phone: (803) 253-7092
Twitter: @caj_hornets