Library - Linda Jobe Middle

Library Learning Commons

Mrs. Blanca Smith, MLS

Library Information Technology Educator (LITE)

Email: blancasmith@misdmail.org @JobeMSLib

Library Hours: M-F 8:15 am - 4:15 pm (Library will be open during Lunch. Stop by the library to get a pass).

The mission of the Linda Jobe Middle School Library is to engage, prepare and empower students for a lifetime of success through the love of reading, critical thinking, effective use of information and diverse opportunities.

Announcements

Pay your lost book fees online, Family Skyward.
The library will be open during all lunch periods! Students will need a pass. A limited number of lunches passes will be given out each day in the library starting at 8:15 AM.

Library Resources

Destiny Discover: Library Catalog. Log in using your User Name: ID Number and Password: Your last name, all lower case letter.

Available eBooks : eBooks you can read any time, any where.

Encyclopedia Britannica: Articles, videos, pictures, and primary sources.

Gale Research in Context: Articles, primary sources, pictures and videos.

MyBib.com: Citation Maker. Use your MISD Google Login to save citations.

Additional Library Resources

Calendar and Forms

Jobe Library and Labs Calendar: Login using your MISD Google information.

Book Request : Students and teachers may submit book titles they wish to see in the library.

Student Website Evaluation Form : Not sure what online information sources are reliable? This form will help.

Teacher Classroom Curriculum Support Form : Teachers may use this form to collaborate with librarian.

Library Info & Book Check Out Policy

Library Policies

Students must have a hall pass and school ID to enter the library during school hours, except when they visit with their teacher.
All students must sign in and out at the front desk.
Food and drinks of any kind are not allowed in the library.
The library is a shared space and everyone is welcomed. Please remember to be respect everyone.
Students may check out 2 books at one time.
Items are loaned for three (3) weeks.
Jobe Library does not charge late fees.
If a book is lost or damaged, students will need to pay the replacement cost of the book. Fees can be paid online.

Chromebooks, Computer Use and Printing Policies

Cell phones are prohibited in the library.
Use Chromebooks & Computers for class assignments only.
Student must use their district assigned login to use computers and Chromebooks. Please do not share log ins.
Computers and campus WIFI are for school related use only, as stated on the MISD Student Acceptable Use Policy.
Printing is free for school assignments.

Please contact Mrs. Smith in advance if student needs additional time to work in the library.

Online Research Resources

These academic databases and apps help students and teachers search for articles by topic, author, date, magazine title and more! Databases contain the full text of magazine and newspaper articles. Each article, video and image includes citation information.

Watch the "How To Video LibGuides". Email Mrs. Smith for passwords and additional help.

Disclaimers

MISD is not responsible for the contents of any linked site, any link contained in a linked site or any changes or updates to such sites. The school district provides links as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement of the site by Mansfield ISD

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