Jackson-Reed Media Center

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Need help with accessing information and resources? Ask Mr. Cat!

Mr. Cat can also teach students critical skills important in every content area, such as determining credible sources, searching the internet more effectively, using technology safely and responsibly, and avoiding plagiarism when creating a project, presentation, or research paper.
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Library Information

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At Jackson-Reed Media Center, we are proud to offer:

  • More than 25,000  fiction/non-fiction books, audio books, eBooks, and graphic novels.
  • Numerous periodicals and magazines in digital formats.
  • A multicultural collection that supports the curricular and personal interests of our scholars and staff.
  • Makerspace materials that develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Our goal is to create a 21st century space where scholars develop in-demand skill sets for future success.
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Students and staff

  • To access our online catalog, please log into Follett Destiny.
  • By accessing our catalog, you can check on the status of your currently checked out materials, renew materials, and place items on hold. To access your account, simply click “Login” and then sign in with your username and password.
    • User: Student ID #
    • Password: ddmmyy (of birthday)
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Hours

  • 8:30-9:00am: No Pass Required
  • 9:00-11:55am: Pass Required
  • Lunch: No Pass Required
  • 12:40-3:30pm: Pass Required
  • 3:30-4:30: No Pass Required

Note: Seniors do not require a pass during their free periods, but all students must sign in to verify their schedules

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Borrowing Privileges

Students: Check out up to 3 books (2-week

loan period). If you need more time, see Mr. Cat or Ms. Ross to renew your items.

Teachers and Staff: Full borrowing privileges.

 

Note: Materials in the library catalog are loaned for a two-week (14 calendar day) period.

Need Homework Help? Try BrainFuse HelpNow!

BrainFuse HelpNow is a resource designed for K-12 students and beyond. Live tutoring is available in English and Spanish from 1 p.m. - 10 p.m. EST to provide homework help for core subjects, including mathematics, science, and English language arts. Practice long division, improve reading comprehension, and learn other key skills. Students may submit papers to HelpNow’s Writing Lab for expert assistance and feedback or collaborate with peers in virtual study spaces.

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Media Center Staff

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Daniel Catindig

Library/Media Specialist

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Camille Ross

Library Tech Aide