Trimester 1: FALL 2020

 
SORA will soon have an easy link
to the Marin Public Library with
NO library card needed!
That will mean you can view
thousands more books.
Details coming soon. ​

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


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


What to read next?

​TRY the DRAGON BOOK REQUEST form.  

​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 be on the shelf outside
the Library door in an envelope or
bag with your name on the outside.
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). 
​
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. 

​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.  Be sure to ADD MARINet PUBLIC library to access many more titles.  
Be sure to get a
library card via the online form.
You may have to wait for the books you want.
For easy access, add your MARINet account to SORA. 

T-1 2020:
​Book CHECK OUT

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  • Sign into
  • ALEXANDRIA to REQUEST a book. 

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

  • They will be placed on a secure shelf and be available for one week.  If you do not pick up a book after one week, it will be returned to the shelf and your name will be cleared.
  • 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.  For T-1, all books must be quarantined 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. ​

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.

Online catalog: Alexandria

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

Need help RENEWING?
​Scroll down for the TUTORIAL.
​
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


​Renew books
​in ALEXANDRIA

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.

​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