Wellington LMC Teacher Brochure
A survival guide to utilizing the library's resources!
What's New in the library!
PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next continue to undergo changes and improvements. Sometime this month, PebbleGo Next will release PebbleGo Next Social Studies which will also include the former States database.
All staff and students have direct access to PebbleGo and PebbleGoNext via the LMC main website. Simply go to the LMC homepage and look at the Quick Links on the right hand side. Also, the OPAC's Destiny Discover will provide direct access. No login required! Speaking of logins, some of our databases and resources, such as BrainPop, require a login to use them. The username is welibrary and the password is explorers.
Tumblebooks and more eBooks.
The LMC website contains video tutorials!
Enriched Content
Databases, Resources and apps
Here are some of the databases and resources found on the LMC Website plus some apps you need to download:
Destiny Discover or OPAC: Access from LMC homepage main menu or use the app, Destiny Discover. Your FCPS e-mail credentials can give you access to the eBooks, audiobooks, and your account information. The url is http:// library.fcps.net.
Follett Destiny, allows you to check out materials: same url listed above; however, username is welsub and the password is lillie
Brainpop, Jr. user name: welibrary password: explorers Please use our login so we can determine usage. PTA will no longer purchase unless it is being accessed on a regular basis.
Britannica ImageQuest is a searchable database of over 3 million images for students to use in projects or for you to use! user name: welibrary password: explorers
Britannica School Encyclopedia (No login required).
eBooks: We have over 700 eBooks and over 100 audio books accessible via the OPAC or the Destiny Discover app. Just login in with your e-mail credentials.
Exploring Nature is an award-winning website with natural science content and materials for educators, students, and parents. Don't forget to login to access full content. The login is welibrary and explorers.
FreedomFlix uses the Cornerstones of Freedom books but in an enhanced eBook format. Each eBook contains embedded primary resources, videos, audio, images, and text. Any scholastic flix product requires the user name and password when accessed from home (welibrary, explorers).
KETencylomedia: This polpuar video database is no longer available. KET's PBS Learning Media provides a crosswalk of resources that may replace content in which you can no longer access. Also, try the Lightspeed collection of videos. Many of these are videos found on Youtube but without all the garbage on the sides. If you use a youtube video that does not exist in Lightspeed, simply send me the url and I can upload.
KYVL (Kentucky Virtual Library): access from home requires this login: user name is fayettesd2 and the password is lumpyheart16.
Leveled Book Room: Using the OPAC, you can see what books are available at any level. Use the "Resource List" on the left hand side of the OPAC.
The Mailbox and Teacher's Helper: Back issues available behind the checkout desk; however, new editions are access via their website https://www.themailbox.com/. The required login is username: kim.Blankenship@Fayette.kyschools.us password: explorers
PebbleGo and PebbleGoNext: See the introduction above for the latest.
ScienceFlix contains videos and articles about many different science topics. Also includes articles about careers in science, a Science Lab feature with projects and experiments, and quizzes.
TeachingBooks.net A district subscription to find materials related to books and authors, including teacher guides. No login required when accessing within school, but from home the user name is fcpstb and the password is tbooksky
World Almanac for Kids: Located under the Research Tools Menu on the LMC website on the Database link.
Checkout Procedures and Acquiring other FCPS materials
Check out procedures and closed circuit:
- Grades 1-3 are allowed 2 books
- K are allowed 1 book; 2 books after January and 1 must be fiction.
- Grades 4 and 5 are allowed 3 items. One *Playaway with parent permission and 1 magazine.
- All library materials are due each week on the student’s library day, but may be renewed at the librarian’s discretion. Students must bring books with them to have them renewed and to be eligible to check out another item. Tubs to collect library books will be delivered the day before the visit and delivered the afternoon PRIOR to their library day. Books not returned that afternoon may be brought to the library as students attend library specials.
- Teachers may checkout as many books as needed. No limit!
- If our library does not have the book you need, I can borrow from other schools who participate in the interlibrary loan. However, if you loose any of these materials, you must reimburse the school for its loss.
- You can reserve books, videos and other teacher materials from the Teacher Resource Center. Login to our OPAC and use your e-mail credentials to book materials and have them delivered to our school. Once again.
- We have a closed circuit system that is located in room 310, the Communication room, near the gym. You must borrow Ms. Strange's key to access this room.
How can I be of assistance?
- Gather books, materials, websites for lessons
- Borrow materials from other participating libraries
- Create bibliographies
- Plan collaboratively for research projects or other projects
- Assist with technology needs or requests
- Order materials
- Just ask : - )
Kim Blankenship, LMS
The Wellington LMC Mission:
The mission of the Wellington Media Center is to support teachers, staff, and students; to teach students to locate reliable information from a variety of resources; to use information ethically and responsibly, and to foster a love of reading and learning.