1. Resources Questions for the Media Center For Students For Parents Media Staff Homepage For Staff Welcome to the Portlock Primary Media Center! The mission of Portlock Primary’s Media Center is to ensure that all students and staff are effective users of ideas and information (Information Power, 1998)

2. Resources Questions for the Media Center For Students For Parents Media Staff Homepage For Staff Introducing the Media Staff! Mrs. Martel has been an elementary education teacher for 14 years. This is her fifth year at Portlock as the media specialist! Mrs. Yonka is our media clerk at Portlock. She has been with us for the past 4 years! The media staff is always willing to help you with a welcoming smile.

3. Resources Questions for the Media Center For Students For Parents Media Staff Homepage For Staff Resources Our Media Center contains over 10,000 books and materials. We have computers and laptops for student use. Library patrons are able to access network resources, such as, the computer catalog, World Book, and reference databases. You will find the website addresses for World Book and other reference databases by clicking here.here The media center is open from 7:30 A.M.-2:15 P.M. with a pass and teacher permission.

4. Resources Questions for the Media Center For Students For Parents Media Staff Homepage For Staff Frequently Asked Questions Q: What kinds of things will my child do in the media center? A: Many exciting things occur in the media center! Your child will visit Mrs. Martel in the media center for a story, lesson, and checkout. In addition, your child may come to the media center daily for checkout. Q: What is the library’s policy regarding checkout? A: Kindergarten and first grade students are allowed to check out one book, for one week. Students in grade 2 are allowed to check out two books. All books may be renewed for up to one week. If your child forgets his or her book, your child will not be able to check out another library book until the late or missing book is returned or the replacement fee is paid. Q: Does the library charge fines for overdue books? A: No, the library does not charge fines for overdue books, however; a replacement fee will be charged for any books lost or damaged beyond repair.

5. Resources Questions for the Media Center For Students For Parents Media Staff Homepage For Staff Students Click below to find websites and databases to use with your child Click on the above icon 1. Select “Portlock” 2. Click “Login” on the right side of screen: Username: Student ID Password: Initials Directions for using the catalog:

6. Resources Questions for the Media Center For Students For Parents Media Staff Homepage For Staff Parents General Information: Volunteers: Volunteers are an important element in our library and are always welcome! Volunteers are needed to help shelve books, put up displays, and provide clerical support. Please contact Mrs. Martel to set up your time to volunteer! Websites/Databases: CPS pays for many databases. Please click here for the list. Contact Mrs. Martel for the necessary passwords. here Use Destiny to search the catalog, find certain book titles, read our e-books (we have 246!!!), place books on hold, and MORE! Click on the above icon 1. Select “Portlock” 2. Click “Login” on the right side of screen: Username: Student ID Password: Initials

7. Resources Questions for the Media Cente r For Students For Parents Media Staff Homepage For Staff Staff The media specialist is always available and welcomes collaborative lesson planning. Many professional journals are found on the SIRS.SIRS Please contact Mrs. Martel for the login and password. Visit the Portaportal for additional resources!Portaportal Visit Destiny, the online card catalog, to search for books, place books on hold, make resource lists, gain access to our e-books, and much more!Destiny