1. Magna Vista High School Library Faculty Information and Services

2. Our mission is to: Offer beneficial services to our co-workers to assure their success in the classroom Provide diverse learning opportunities appropriate for each of our student’s needs Provide support for the entire curriculum Enhance classroom activities and projects Ensure an environment that promotes a life- long quest for learning

3. The Magna Vista High School Library Media Center is open daily from 7:30 AM until 4:00 PM for all patrons. Students need a pass during the hours of 7:30am and 4:00pm. When sending students to the library during the school day, they must have a written pass from you. This pass must include the student’s name, reason for visiting, the time they left your room, and your signature. The student must give the pass to either Mrs. Dawson or Mrs. Hylton upon entering the library. We will sign and put the time the student left the library to return to you on the pass and give it to the student or place it in your mailbox for accountability purposes.

4. Library services are flexible Plan ahead and sign up early Check Scheduled Activities on Library web page Email or chat on- line Visit us in the Library to talk about bringing your class

5. We also schedule the computer Rooms 35, 36 and 50 Check the Google Docs calendars to see availability Ipad Carts are assigned to each department Schedule with the teachers in your department Dell Laptop carts are scheduled through the Library Email, chat, or visit us to sign up

6. Laptop and MacBook Carts All carts must be reserved in advance Pick up the key and the cart in library Have students sign the checkout sheet located in each cart beside the device number they are assigned When the assignment is completed, have the student return the device to the cart, place it in the correct slot and plug it in Have the student initial that the device has been returned Check the cart before students leave the room, to be sure all are returned, plugged in and in good condition It is your responsibility to return the cart and sign up sheets to the library before the end of the day so that they are ready for the next teacher to use Make alternate plans when you will be having a substitute and for students in ISS. Laptops will not be sent if you are not available to monitor the devices

7. iPad Carts iPad carts are assigned to each department within the building. Please sign up with the teacher within your department in advance of the day you wish to use it. Pick up the cart and key on the day you have planned. Check the cart to make sure everything is in order and all iPads are in the cart. Have your students sign the checkout sheet located in each cart beside the device number they are assigned. When the assignment is completed, have the student return the device to the cart, placing it in the correct slot, plug it in, and initial the checkout sheet. Check the cart at the end of each block to be sure all are returned, plugged in and in good condition.

8. Video Resources There are televisions with VHS/DVD players spread throughout the building and one in the Library for checkout. We do not have cable hook-up in the building. We subscribe to Safari Montage, Discovery Education and NBC Learn through the county for video feeds. We have 300 VHS tapes and DVDs in the library collection. All videos must be pre-approved by Mrs. Black before showing. Ask for the form in the main office.

9. Technology Help There are two wonderful IT people who come to MVHS from the county. If you need for them to come to see you, please fill out the form located on the HCPS website under the Staff log-in, Technology, Instructional Resources. If you are unable to get to this site, Mrs. Dawson will gladly send in a work order for you. Mrs. Dawson and Mrs. Hylton are also happy to work with you to try to fix any problems you may be having.

10. Just a few last points Please plan and schedule your activities with us in advance Please allow us to work with you when planning activities Please return equipment promptly when you have finished with it, ready to go to a fellow teacher Please do not send students without a written pass Please remember that you are responsible for items checked out in your name