
SV Library Media Books & Bytes
January 2021
EVENTS & PROGRAMMING
Ankeny Battle of the Books is on!
Our book list has been shortened a bit this year to accommodate the shortened timeline for preparation, but the selections are great! Students can form a team with fellow Southview students, or let the library staff know if they want us to help them find a team.
We plan on holding the Grand Battle some time in May, even if we end up in a virtual learning situation - we'll just be prepared to hold a virtual competition.
Check out the link to the Ankeny Battle of the Books website below. Email Mrs. Kauffman if you have questions.
Saturday, May 1, 2021, 09:00 PM
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SV/NV Virtual Book Club (Date Change!)
- For this month's meeting, we are reading the book We Are Not from Here by Jenny Torres Sanchez.
- We will also be picking books for the next 3 monthly meetings. (This will allow us time to order enough copies.)
If you are a student who hasn't finished reading your book or you haven't found a book you want to read, still come. You can listen to the discussion and get ready for the next month's meeting. Seriously. Join us.
Email Mrs. Kauffman if you have questions.
Wednesday, Jan 20, 2021, 04:00 PM
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BOOK NEWS
Overdue & Lost Books Turn in for All Ankeny Schools Libraries
We still have a large percentage of students who checked out books last year. In addition, due to the school closure from the pandemic, some students were unable to return the book by the end of the year, and now they are at another school. These books may show up on the student's account as lost with a replacement fee. If this is the case for your family, we can help.
Southview students may return books for any school in the district to Southview Library Media Center, and we'll get the book to the home school library. For a limited time, all returned books that are currently marked as lost will have the fines waived.
Free Access to over 3,200 eBooks & Audio books!
These MackinVIA Directions will assist you in logging in and access the MackinVIA features. The only difference for Ankeny students is that after the initial login, you will be directed to the Destiny Catalog login, where you will need to use your student ID number for the username (not your complete email) and your normal student password.
Go to MackinVIA.com to access the 3,200+ ebooks and audiobooks titles available to Southview Students.
Genre-based Library - Speculative Subdivision Project
Genre-based libraries still rely on the card catalog and offer that option for students searching for books, but the genre "neighborhoods" facilitate quick browsing of selections based on interest.
In the SV LMC, nonfiction books have been categorized to match our curriculum, and include larger headings like society, history & geography, bio/mem, sports, health, and STEM. Fiction books are also placed in genres, such as realistic, historical, humor, suspense, romance, etc.
During first semester, we took on a major project and divided one of our biggest fiction sections - speculative - into three smaller categories: dystopian, fantasy, and science fiction. These new genre sections will allow our SV students who have preferences for these specific types of books easier and quicker viewing access.
TECHNOLOGY TIPS & BYTES
Chromebook Resources on the SV Library Media Center Home Page
Links to Chromebook-specific resources include information about using Chromebooks offline, updating Chrome OS, apps management, Chromebook keyboard tips, and general Chromebook troubleshooting tips.
Links to helpful Google resources are also listed for patron use: voice typing, how to bookmark and make folders, general Google search tips, and overall G Suite tips.
REMOTE LEARNERS ONLY: Chromebook & Tech Help Reminder
CHROMEBOOK & TECH HELP
Remote learning students will continue to use the Southview Library & Tech Help form for the following issues:- Chromebook help or repair
- Software or database questions
- Password problems
Reminder: students need to check their school Gmail for a response from LMC staff with directions on how to get their issue resolved.
LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER SNAPSHOTS
Donated books
Back in business
New Books!
Katy Kauffman, Teacher Librarian
The mission of the Ankeny Library Media Program is to enable all students to be independent learners who are skilled users of information, and who appreciate literature and other creative expressions.
Email: katy.kauffman@ankenyschools.org
Website: https://southview.ankenyschools.org/media-center/
Location: 1020 SW Cherry Street
Phone: (515) 965-9635
Twitter: @AnkenySVLib