1. Jackson-Reed High School Media Center utilizes a flexible schedule based on the needs of the school, the curriculum, and classroom teachers. In order to reserve the Media Center for collaborative classes, special events, meetings, and classroom check-outs, please contact Mr. Cat or Mr. Hines. If you would like Mr. Cat to be involved in your class or activity, please schedule time for collaboration with him in advance. He welcomes collaboration!
2. Check-outs/Check-ins: Students may borrow/return library books by visiting the Media Center before school, after school, and throughout the day during the week with a signed pass.
3. Teachers may send small groups of students during the day to the Media Center for book check-outs, reading, and research. Students must sign in at the circulation desk and have signed hall passes that state their expected return time.
4. Please see Mr. Cat in advance if you need to make special arrangements for a small group of students to work in the Media Center or if you need to send a student to the Media Center to make-up a test or an assignment; the Media Center may not be available at the last minute.
5. Teachers who need several resources pulled for a particular project may request a reserve cart. Please allow at least two school days for us to accommodate these requests. When we have advance notice of a project or unit of study, we are able to locate the best resources.

• Follett Destiny – to check on the status of your currently checked out materials, renew materials, and place items on hold.
• Destiny Discover – to access all your print and digital resources, including eBooks, audiobooks, and interactive books, as well as free and paid subscription databases.
• SORA by OverDrive – provides the quickest and easiest way to get started with digital titles from our
  school. You can also download the "soraapp" on your phone, tablet or computer, choose District of Columbia Public Schools and start reading!

You can access these resources by logging into your Clever account (under Library Resources).

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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.

Please fill out this Instructional Planning Checklist and collaborate with Mr. Cat!

SY 22-23 Library Scheduling Procedure

• Class Visit: To better prepare for your media center day(s), please fill out this form. Each teacher/staff, regardless of his or her class size, should clear all media center days with Mr. Catindig and the media center calendar.
• If possible, the media center staff would like at least one week notice before any visit, so we can provide the best service possible to your students.
• Staff/Club Meeting: To prevent double booking, please schedule your meeting by emailing Mr. Cat (Daniel.Catindig@k12.dc.gov) and cc’ing (Dennell.Hines@k12.dc.gov).

Please see Policies and Procedures for more info.