SORA, our ebook app, now connects to the 
Marin Public Library with NO library card needed! 

Check this doc for COMPLETE  info ​ on how to access
​ eBooks and audiobooks  on SORA and ALEXANDRIA plus MAKINvia, and AUDIBLE.











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And here's a quick overview video
​highlighting some of SORA's cool features. 

​You can search ALEXANDRIA
for PRINT books.  Watch this quick video for info.
  • SIGN IN with your RUSD username and password.
  • SEARCH for titles or authors.
  • Place your book(s) on HOLD. 
  • Watch your EMAIL for details about
  • pickup a few days later. 

Books will delivered to your classroom OR placed on the
​shelf outside the Library door in an envelope.
All books can be returned through the outside drop slot. 
​Health and safety notice:

Returned books will be set aside for at least three days before being checked in and placed back on the shelves.   This is based on recommendations from national library associations (ALA and AASL). 

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What to read next?

​TRY the DRAGON BOOK REQUEST form.  

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Do you know what you want to read but are having trouble placing a hold on a print book?  Use the form!

Are you stuck?  Are you looking for ideas about new or different books? Add info to the form and Ms. C will recommend some good books for you based on what you've liked in the past. 

You can also take a look at this page for additional free-choice reading ideas. 

CHECKING OUT BOOKS

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Sign into ALEXANDRIA to ​ REQUEST a book. 

  • You will be notified by EMAIL when your books will be delivered to your classroom OR are  ready for pick up. 




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  • Books are checked out for THREE WEEKS.  
  • You may check out up to TWO  books at a time.
  • You may renew books ONE time per title. 
  • Please return books through the book return slot.  All books will be set aside for three days before they can be checked in and re-shelved for new readers. 
  • LOST or DAMAGED BOOKS should be reported to Ms. Cerni.  jcerni@reedschools.org
  • There is a $25/book replacement FEE for LOST books.  Damaged books are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. ​

More about alexandria
​LIBRARY ACCOUNTS can be checked through the ALEXANDRIA site.  Use your RUSD sign-in credentials.

Need help RENEWING? Check out this quick video. ​
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OVERDUE reminders will be sent to your RUSD email. 
​Please do NOT overlook one if it comes your way. There are no fines for overdue books

​A selection of FREE audio books for all.
Streaming only,
​not for the app.
A good start if you need nonfiction books for a project.  See the DOC for sign in information. 
Sign in on the APP
​with your RUSD username and password.
NEW current eBooks  and collection of audiobooks. ADD MARINet PUBLIC library to access
​many more books.  
Be sure to get a
library card via the
​ online form.
You may have to wait for the books you want.
For easier access, add your MARINet account to SORA. 

Library PEEPS ONLINE

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Would you like to connect with other DM readers?

Do you want to read a book with some friends and compare reactions?

Do you have opinions on books?

Do yo have ideas about titles to add to the DM Library? 

Join the LIBRARY PEEPS online!  
Respond to the survey to join! 
​Ms. C will contact you with info about the Classroom zone.  We'll have both drop in and scheduled meetings each week. 

Quick links
Here are USERNAMES & PASSWORDS  for Britannica, CultureGrams, 
and ProQuest.
These are needed only ​if you are OFF campus. 
​
Sign into your ​
​RUSD account to access.
  • BrainPOP
  • Learn360
  • Discovery Streaming​
​PASSWORD INFO
NOODLETOOLS: 
  • Create CITATIONS,
  • Track PROJECTS,
  • Develop NOTECARDS,
  • Build OUTLINES,
  • Export to DOCS. 

Access from your RUSD account.

WELCOME to Del Mar's Library Information Media Center.  

The Library is a hub for learning. 
​Read, research, explore, investigate, study, record, listen, view, collaborate, relax, and more.

When we can return to more "normal" times: ​Students are welcome to visit throughout the day. 
  • The library is open for students before school, during all breaks, and during the second
    ​half of the lunch period.
  • Come to the library to read -- of course -- but you can also ask questions, print, research, collaborate with classmates, get some quick research or tech help, complete homework, recharge your iPad, consult textbooks and other reference material, or just find a place to think. 

Need assistance?  Just ask!
Ms. C and the library crew are here to help!
Orignal artwork by Gr. 6 Students: ES, CW, MC, RW      2019



​Contact info

Janet Cerni, 
​Teacher Librarian
Email:   jcerni@reedschools.org

Phone: 
 415-435-1468  
x3010  or  x3011

Address:
Del Mar Middle School
105 Avenida Mira Flores
Tiburon, CA 94920