Williamson Middle School Library
September 2018
Welcome Back!
I'll be sending out newsletters monthly to highlight all the cool things we're doing. We're looking forward to a great year!
Mrs. Schauf and Mrs. Prater
Upcoming Author Visit!
Sarah Weeks.
If you would like to read her books, stop by the library! Check out more about her on her website.
All New Things
E-Books, Audiobooks, and More
Overdrive E-books
You may take out 5 books at a time for 21 days. Books will automatically disappear when the lending period is over. Books may be renewed or checked out for additional time. You can place holds on books that are already checked out.
Tumble Books Cloud
You can access this resource through the library database portal.
Digital Content
Flocabulary
Flocabulary's topics include language arts, math, science, social studies, life skills, vocabulary, current events.
This resource can be found in the library database portal.
Learn 360
It includes
- Audio, Audiobooks, Music Tracks, Sound Effects, & Speeches
- Images, Articles, & Timelines
- Statistical, Geographic and Historical Maps
- Science Experiments & Diagrams
- Math Activities & Fact Sheets
This can be accessed through our library database portal.
CCC! Streaming Media
CCC! Streaming Media has Cool Classroom Content to help students visualize complex concepts presented in their textbooks.
- Over 7,000 programs, curated and vetted by educators for classroom use
- DVD quality streaming
- Teacher's Guides, Student Activities and Knowledge Check quizzes for each video
This is available through our library database portal.
Many New Titles
New Circulation System
Follett Destiny
Some advantages of Destiny:
You can search by topic or genre. You can log in to create lists and write reviews. You can place holds on books and see your check out history.
Lots of new features!
Clubs
Anime Club
Members include those who not only love to watch anime but also enjoy drawing and reading manga. There are no requirements to be a member of the club -we welcome all to join us as often as they can, as their schedules permit.
First meeting is Wednesday, Sept. 19 during 10th period in the library.
Book Club
Stop by the library for details and forthcoming dates.
Magic: The Gathering Club
For more information see Mrs. Prater in the library.
This club meets every Tuesday in the library. The first meeting is Tuesday the 18th during 10th period.
Contact Mrs. Schauf
Email: oschauf@williamsoncentral.org
Website: https://www.williamsoncentral.org/Page/1808
Twitter: @MrsSchauf