JISD Library Services
January 2021
JISD Library Services Vision & Mission Statements
Just-in-Time Champion providing curated resources, books, and information at the point of user’s need.
Instructional Champion enriching curriculum & contributing pedagogical expertise.
Support Champion facilitating collaboration & coaching for administrators, teachers, parents, & students.
Devoted Intellectual Freedom Champion promoting and protecting the Right to Read, Intellectual Property, digital citizenship, access to information, and privacy.
JISD Libraries create equitable community spaces that foster empathy and encourage continual self-directed learning. We empower the voice of the individual and promote a society of responsible, resourceful, and discerning world citizens.
Friends of JISD Libraries Donation
We are selling FJL masks beginning this month, so be on the lookout!
To learn more about our mission, please visit our website.
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TCEA Winner!
Upcoming TexQuest Training for Teachers, Curriculum Coaches, and Admin
It's never too early for students to explore using vetted digital materials - and this year has shown us how important digital content is for all curriculum. From your computer or laptop, explore TEKS-aligned articles videos, images, and eBooks from Britannica, ProQuest, and Gale with features like text to speech, on-the-spot translations, Lexile searches, and G-Suite functionality. Trainers from each provider will provide "how-to" instructions for their resources and show where to find educator support.
Participants will be sent an email with the agenda and Zoom link prior to the session.
Register @ Connect 20 using the links below.
January 19, 2021 - TexQuest Basics: K-12 (Britannica, ProQuest, Gale)
January 26, 2021 - TexQuest Basics: K-12 (EBSCO, Teaching Books, Learn360)
TexQuest is partially funded by the Texas State Legislature for participating K-12 public and open-enrollment charter schools. Contact your librarian to find out if your district is a participant and to get your access information.
Your JISD Libraries in Action
December Mask Challenge @ VMHS
Guest Readers @ Franz Elementary
Mrs. Thompson from VMHS read Fly Guy's Ninja Christmas to a 2nd-grade class and provided a fun Ninja Choice Board for the students to use during their Winter Break!
Reading is Fundamental @ Hopkins
December Takerspace Challenge @ JHS
Book Bundles @ Escondido
Holiday Stacks @ WHS & VMHS
Ms. Collins & Ms. Cloyed @ VMHS
Ms. Castillo @ WHS
Student from VMHS
JISD Book Clubs
JISD YA Book Club
JISD In-beTWEEN Book Club
BYOBook Adult Book Club
Both books are available in e-Book and audiobook formats in Sora.
Lead Librarian, Pamela Thompson
Email: parevalothompson@judsonisd.org
Website: https://www.judsonisd.org/Page/23705
Location: 7618 Evans Road, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-619-0220