Teacher Information

The libraries are essential to the creation of students who are:

• Effective problem solvers
• Critical and analytical thinkers

                                          

Useful Teachers’ Links:

The Lewisville Independent School District Provides a web site, Research Bookmarks, for teacher and student use. The students can now log in to the site using their LISD network username and password, or the user name and password available from the campus librarian.

On that site, you will find link buttons on the left column of the web site to useful information including bibliographic (citation) sites, governmental sites, web site evaluation guidelines, education "gateways," media literacy sites, webquests, copyright and plagiarism information, clip art sites, and content specific sites. We encourage you to look there first.

In the center of the site, you will find link buttons to the subscription databases paid for by LISD or by Region XI. These provide access to thousands of articles, stories, reports, studies, on the major subjects your students are researching, as well as copyright free photographs to use the in presentations through the Multimedia archive.

In the right column, you will find links to the MARCUS BOOKMARKS, which provide Marcus students and staff with additional subscription databases purchased by the Marcus library. In all cases, a user name and password is required to access either the Marcus site or the LISD site. these bookmarks are available by remote access on the internet with the username and password available from the librarian.

Using Library Resources:

Library Collection:

The library collection includes both print and non-print materials available to support your curricular and recreational needs, as well as those of your students. Included in this collection are subscription databases of full-text online periodical materials, transcripts of the interviews, photos and other media, and United Streaming and Power Media Plus streaming video collections.

Teachers may check out books for one month with additional renewals. You may also request that books dealing with specific subjects be placed on reserve while your students are doing projects in that area. Please see a librarian to arrange for this service.

Videotapes and DVD's are available from the AV Software Room. The computer in the room is linked to the online catalog. To be sure you have the item, sign up for it on the date(s) you will need it in the AV Software Sign-Up Book. Items are checked out on the day of use by signing the BLUE checkout card and placing the checkout card in the box on the sign-out table near the front desk. Checkout of software is normally for one to three days only.

Scheduling Classes:

The library can accommodate up to three classes in each block with the exception of Third Block/Lunch when only two classes can be accommodated. Sign up for the date and blocks you wish to have your classes come to the library on the Sign-Up Book near the checkout desk. Be sure to check the dates for which you are signing up.

The librarians are available to do orientations to print, subscription databases, and Internet resources related to the topics on which your students will be working. Please give librarians at least a 24-hour notice if you want this done.

If you have a new project, you will need to collaborate with one of the librarians so that they can be prepared with the materials that your students will need, and tailor their instructions to enhance your objectives in the research activity. At the outset, you will know how much information the library has available for your students' projects/assignments.

Equipment:

• LISD Administration Regulations DO NOT permit students to move video equipment.



• Overhead projectors are distributed to the faculty on a permanent use basis at the beginning of each school year.



• Teachers schedule the use of AV equipment on a first-come, first-served basis.



• AV equipment circulates on a DAILY basis, and is due at 4:15 p.m. If you have a need to use the equipment longer, please discuss with a librarian. VHS and DVD players and units may be kept for 3 days (2 overnights) when signed up in advanced and locked for storage.



• The AV librarian will gladly provide assistance on any unfamiliar equipment. Just ask!

AASL & ISTE STANDARDS

ISTE Standards for Teachers
AASL Information Literacy Standards

To Teacher Tools:

Graphic Organizers
Rubric Creation
Venn Diagram Home Page
Encouraging Effective Classroom Discussion
Differentiated Lesson Planning
Free Language Translator

To Research and Information Literacy:

Alan November’s Models on Research Structuring
From Now On Ejournal on Research Activities
Structuring Research Questions
Authentic Research
Teaching Internet Searching on the Web
The Big 6 Home – Research Model Used Elem Through College
Comparison of 5 Research Models
UT Information Literacy Online Tutorial (TILT)