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

Welcome to the Linda Jobe Middle School Library Learning Commons.

MISD Librarians support the district mission to ensure education and personal success by providing curriculum support through partnerships that create innovative 21st Century learning opportunities. Librarians empower students to be effective and responsible users of ideas and information and enthusiastic readers.

Announcements

The BookMobile is now delivering books! Learn how to put books on hold.
Check out our NEW eBooks subscriptions!
We are here to help you! Virtual Reference Desk: Ask Your Librarian.
Our library is now on Canvas! Join the Library Canvas page for research help.

Library Resources

Destiny Discover: Library Catalog. Use Username: ID Number and Password: Last Name

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.

GT Independent Study Resources

Makerspace and 3D Printing

Helpful Links

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.

Full-text magazines and journals

Research Guides

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.

Reading Lists

Library Info & Book Check Out Policy

Our Library services have gone digital! Read more here.

Library Policies

Students must have a 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 weeks.
Jobe Library does not charge if your books are late.
If a book is lost or damaged, students will need to pay the replacement cost of the book.

iPad, Computer Use and Printing Policies

Must have librarian's permission to use iPad & Computers.
Cell phones are prohibited in the library.
Use iPads & Computers for class assignments only.
Student must use their personal login to use computers and iPads. Please do not share log ins.
Computers 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.

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