Library News for August
How to Find your Library Website
Did you know parents can access our school library catalog and online resources from home?
- Begin at portal.lps.org
- Enter your student’s ID and password (If you don’t have this information, the school office can provide it for you).
- Select “Library Website” from the alphabetical listing in the portal.
- Once you arrive at the library website, select Destiny Discover for the online catalog or choose the Home Access tab or Home Access button to explore other resources.
Digital Citizenship Tips
Did you know your school librarian leads digital citizenship instruction for K-12 students throughout the school year? These lessons are embedded in the standard curriculum. They teach about the following topics:
- Etiquette and respect
- Safety and security
- Digital identity
- Access and evaluation
The goal is to promote safe, respectful, and responsible digital choices. To learn more, keyword search for “digital citizenship” on the LPS website.
Got eBooks? You do!
Your school library provides many options for students looking for books to read online this summer! One popular option is Sora, which has access to thousands of ebooks for students to check out and read instantly online. You can even access Sora on a tablet or phone, for those long car rides. You can even explore ebooks from the Lincoln City Libraries in Sora. Open this flyer to learn more.
Another option is Teen Book Cloud. Teen Book Cloud is an online collection of ebooks, enhanced novels, graphic novels, videos and audiobooks, which offers students and adults of all reading levels access to an amazing range of content. For more information on these fabulous resources, talk to your school librarian! You can also access Tumblebooks and Sora by going to portal.lps.org and typing in your students LPS ID number and password. Happy reading!
Digital Citizenship TipsAn important part of digital citizenship is treating others with respect when online. The harassment of other people online is called “cyberbullying”. Students are taught to talk to a trusted adult if they witness cyberbullying, either directed at themselves or someone else. Ask your student if they have seen cyberbullying online, and check out Common Sense Media’s website for more information on Cyberbullying (https://www.commonsensemedia.org/cyberbullying).
Library News for February
Access Amazing Library Resources from Home!
Did you know many of our fabulous library resources can be accessed from home? If your student is looking for educational games to play or fun activities to do online, we encourage them to check out the library resources at home! The library provides access to fun educational sites for students for free. To do this, go to your school library website and click on “Home Access” to get the login information. Many of the library’s resources can also be accessed by logging into the portal from home. Go to portal.lps.org and type in your student’s LPS ID number and password to see what is available for your student to access from home!
Digital Citizenship Tips
LPS teachers instruct students about digital law when they help students explore how terms of service agreements and privacy policies are important and have real-world implications. Topics for a family discussion might include:
- What are terms of service agreements? (Rules you must follow when using an app or digital tool.)
- Why should you be aware of terms of service agreements? What are the consequences of using apps not intended for students your age? (Many terms of service agreements include age requirements for the app or digital tool. If you use a tool that you are not old enough to use, your account may be canceled, your safety may be compromised, and you may see inappropriate content.)
LPS has procedures in place to ensure the apps and websites students are using adhere to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.
Library News for December
Did you know that LPS students have a robust collection of reference, magazine and newspaper articles available digitally? Gale is a huge database where you can find the answers to almost any question and explore topics of interests. It’s also a great resource for research. To access Gale, click on the link on the LPS Portal and choose the most relevant Gale Database for your needs.
Digital Citizenship Tips
LPS teachers instruct students about digital law when they help students explore how terms of service agreements and privacy policies are important and have real-world implications. Topics for a family discussion might include:
- What is a privacy policy? (Tells how an application or service will use your personal information, photos, videos, and may include age requirements for the application or service.)
- Why are privacy policies important? (It’s important at a young age to decide how much information you want to share with an application or service and what information you want to keep private).
This Common Sense Media site provides additional information for parents concerning privacy and internet safety.
Access Amazing Library Resources from Home!
Did you know many of our fabulous library resources can be accessed from home? If your student is looking for educational games to play or fun activities to do online, we encourage them to check out the library resources at home! The library provides access to fun educational sites for students for free. To do this, go to your school library website and click on “Home Access” to get the login information. Many of the library’s resources can also be accessed by logging into the portal from home. Go to portal.lps.org and type in your student’s LPS ID number and password to see what is available for your student to access from home!
Digital Citizenship Tips
LPS teachers instruct students about digital law when they help students explore how terms of service agreements and privacy policies are important and have real-world implications. Topics for a family discussion might include:
- What are terms of service agreements? (Rules you must follow when using an app or digital tool.)
- Why should you be aware of terms of service agreements? What are the consequences of using apps not intended for students your age? (Many terms of service agreements include age requirements for the app or digital tool. If you use a tool that you are not old enough to use, your account may be canceled, your safety may be compromised, and you may see inappropriate content.)
LPS has procedures in place to ensure the apps and websites students are using adhere to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.
Library News for October
Do you remember the print edition of the World Book Encyclopedia that you may have consulted when you were in school? Your student still has access to this resource today – just in a different online format. World Book Web is bigger and better than ever and has components that serve preschool through adults. Your child can access this from their LPS portal.
- World Book Early World of Learning for very young learners
- World Book Kids for primary learners
- World Book Student for upper elementary and middle school learners
- World Advanced for high school through adult learners
Have your student go to this database to see these resources and more!
Digital Citizenship Tips
Would you like to have a conversation with your student about staying safe online? Here are some questions to get the conversation started:
- What information should we share with others online and what should we keep a secret?
- What websites should we use when we go online?
- How can you protect your digital reputation?
