Library

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

Librarian: Blanca Smith, MLS

Email: blancasmith@misdmail.org

Library Hours: M-F 8:15 am - 4:15 pm

Announcements

Join the Library's Canvas Page.
Pay your 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: User Name (ID Number) and Password (Your last name, all lower case letters).
Available eBooks : eBooks you can read any time, any where.
School Britannica: Articles, videos, pictures, and primary sources.
Gale Biography: Narrative biographies, news, magazines, and multimedia content on the world's most influential and notable people.
Gale Research in Context: Articles, primary sources, pictures and videos.
MyBib.com: Citation Maker. Use your MISD Google Login to save citations.

Additional Resources

Library Information & Book Checkout Policy

Library Policies

Students may check out two books at a time.
The loan period is three weeks from the day of checkout.
Jobe Library does not charge late fees.
Lost or damaged books will need to be replaced. Fees can be paid online via Skyward Family Access.
Students will use a pass to access the library during the school day, including during the lunch period.
Students will sign in at the front desk.

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.

Paying Library Book Fines

Log into Skyward Family Access.
Click on "Fee Management" from the menu on the left hand side.
Click "Make a Payment".
All fines will be listed.
Select the book fine
Click "add to cart" and pay.

LJMS Library is a shared space and everyone is welcome. Please remember to respect everyone.

Teacher Resouces

Student Resources

Book Request : 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.
Library Canvas Page: Research guides, instructional guides and passwords.
Click here for a full list of websites that will help you during research.

Email Mrs. Smith for passwords and additional help.

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