GCS Media Matters
Upcoming Task and Dates to Remember for this Week.
This Week June 6
- Check out the updated training schedule from the instructional technology Department and share it with your staff.
June 2 - DLMI/AMTR and all end of year reports due online
June 10- Principal Sign Off on DLMI DUE
June 30- All Inventories FINALIZED in Destiny.
Elementary ONLY African American Initiative
You should or have received books for the African American Male Initative (AAMI) to be housed in your professional collection. MARC Records have been created for the titles. AAMI Pilot Schools: Peck, Sedgefield, Irving Park, Fairview, Allen Jay, and Montileu. These schools are receiving 15 books. The remaining elementary schools except Fairview, Parkview, and Hampton will receive 8 books. Books should be added to Destiny in August. Contact Jackie if you have any questions.
Over 1000 new Follett eBook, Audio Books and ESL books Available Today
Great news......
As you are promoting your summer reading programs, remember to review the eBook shelf. There are over 1000 NEW eBooks, Audio Books and Spanish titles for our students and staff to enjoy over the summer. You will want to Share with them how to access the shelf and utilize these titles. (See link below)
REMEMBER:
- Username: STUDENT ID or Lunch Number/ STAFF email username.
- Password: STUDENT Birthday MMDDYYYY/ STAFF email username
- Remember 5th & 8th grade students will log in at their current school until August 1st. They will be able to log into their new school after Aug. 1
- CLICK HERE for a QUICK front and back HOW TO for using the eBook shelf
-It has been left in word so you can easily personalize it for your school.
FREE One Day Workshops at the Library of Congress
Register now! Free One-Day Teacher Workshops at The Library of Congress
Free One-Day Teacher Workshops at The Library of Congress Inspired by the Exhibition, Jacob Riis: Revealing “How the Other Half Lives”
Promote GCS Summer Reading
All links have been updated on our GCS Library Media Services Resources Page.
Instructional Technology Summer Training Schedule.
Destiny APP Instructions
This app can be used to help CF's Check ARC materials in and out to the correct classroom teachers, as well as check copy status of any random copy left around and returned to the correct classroom.
We need your input
Many media specialist are in need of a good sub that knows Destiny and simple Library procedures. Do you know who to recommend?
- CLICK HERE to submit a recommendation for a good sub.
- CLICK HERE to view sub recommendations from other media specialists.
Library Media Services
Have a wonderful week!
- Remember: If you would like text reminders about media services events text @mediaspe to (469)209-4439
- Employee of the Month CLICK HERE to nominate someone for Employee of the Month.
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