DeISD Libraries Newsletter
Spring 2024
OUR MISSION
In support of the DeSoto ISD mission, DeSoto ISD Library program’s mission is to help each student excel and achieve maximum potential by creating a 21st-century learning environment, fostering a love of reading, and promoting the effective use of information and communications technology.
Through collaboration, the library media faculty partners with the larger DeSoto ISD community to empower students in becoming lifelong learners, responsible citizens, and industrious problem solvers.
We want you to convince other readers to select your book. So, give the title, author, a brief summary, and your own rating of the book (1-5 stars). The more convincing and creative you are, the more likely your classmates will be to follow your lead and read the book!
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN APRIL?
NATIONAL POETRY MONTH
NATIONAL SCOTTISH-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
MAY HAS SOME GREAT CELEBRATIONS
May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Jewish American Heritage Month
INTERESTED IN A VIRTUAL FIELDTRIP? TAKE A LOOK AT FLIPGRID.
FLIPGRID VIRTUAL FIELDTRIPS
DeISD Libraries Spring Virtual Library
Don't forget to check out the Spring Library for new resources, great relaxation room and fun activities.
YES! YOUR CAMPUS LIBRARY IS OPEN!
Prepare for Summer Reading - Visit our Summer Virtual Library
GET A GOOD BOOK!
To check out books patrons select a book from our digital collection (ebooks). Instructions can be found on the following DESTINY FOR ELEMENTARY LIBRARIES or DESTINY FOR SECONDARY LIBRARIES.
LIBRARY TOOLS & ASSISTANCE
DESTINY
LIBRARY CATALOG - Destiny is a student-friendly search interface that is designed to help students, teachers, and parents search for books in the EMS media center collection, view book covers, see the availability, and call number of search results. Visit our website to access Destiny from anywhere. Searches can be performed without usernames and passwords.
EBOOKS
RESEARCH TOOLS
Reference Support - There is a lot of misinformation out there. We help our patrons by locating and providing the most updated, reliable resources. Links to research tools, Britannica, Ebsco, Gale Infotrac, and other resources, are available on the library website.
VISIT US ONLINE
VIRTUAL LIBRARY - Please visit your campus virtual library or campus library website to learn more about your library, access, ebooks, search the library catalog, and much more. Check with the librarian username and password information. Links to all resources can be found on the library website.
DIGITAL LEARNING COMMONS
Our online library provides access to our Virtual Helpdesk, Library Newsletter, Destiny Circulation System (access to eBooks, audiobooks and interactive resources), read alouds, and campus Zoom links for booktalks.