The Media Center has a balanced collection of more than 15,000 print books selected in accordance with the Fulton County Schools selection policies and designed to serve the needs of students and teachers.

Online Browsing and Book Holds

All staff and students have 24/7 access to browse the online catalog via Destiny on ClassLink and place holds for books. Click here for a short video showing how to use the online catalog.

Students and staff can pick up the books they requested in the Media Center.

NOTE: Staff can also submit requests for materials for themselves via the "How Can I Help You" form linked here and below with the information about Curriculum Resources.

In-Person Browsing and Book Checkout

• Class Browse:
• PreK-K: Students will have the opportunity to select a new book during weekly visits.
• 1st: Students will have the opportunity to select two books during weekly visits.
• 2nd-5th: Students will have the opportunity to select four books during two of their weekly visits each month.
• Independent Browse: 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Teachers may send up to 4 students at a time.

• Free Reading: 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Students may enjoy reading books in the comfy blue chairs or on the chair cycles

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Checkout and Holds Guidelines

PreK-K: One Book

1st: Two Books

2nd-5th: Four Books

An item may be borrowed for two weeks, with the option to renew if no one is waiting for it. Students may place holds on up to three books at a time.

Mackin VIA is our school-specific platform for online reading and research material.

You can access eBooks and audio books purchased specifically for Findley Oaks, as well as databases for research.

1. Log into ClassLink

2.Click on the eLibrary Folder

3. Click on Mackin VIA

Click below for short video guides on using Mackin VIA.

eBooks

Audio Books

Research

Tumblebooks is a platform provided by the school district that offers thousands of eBooks, as well as read alongs and literacy activities.

You can access eBooks, as well as audio books, purchased specifically for our school.

1. Log into ClassLink

2.Click on the eLibrary Folder

3. Click on Mackin VIA

4. Go to Databases and then select Tumblebooks.

Click here for a short video guide to using Tumblebooks.

Sora is an app that provides access to thousands of eBooks and Audio Books that can be enjoyed on different devices, including Kindles, tables such as ipads, smart phones, and laptops.

Laptop

1. Log into ClassLink

2.Click on the eLibrary Folder

3. Click on Sora

4. Select FIndley Oaks Elementary School

5. Click on "Student Sign In" and use your FCS ID number and password if prompted.

Tablet or Smartphone

1. Download the fee Sora app.

2. Search for Fulton County Schools and select it.

3. Click on "Student Sign In" and use your FCS ID number and password.

Click here for a short video guide to using Sora.

Our public library is a great place for reading resources, both print and online.

All you need is a library card to enjoy the mountain of materials available for free.

Click here to get a card if you don't already have one.

Click here to access the library's web site to explore the reading resources.

Reading aloud together throughout elementary school, even after a child is an independent reader, is crucial for students to continue to grow and develop a love of reading.

Use the AEIOU guide below to discuss books.

Click below for detailed information on the reading process and additional tips for parents.

Does your student want to share about a book he/she liked on an episode?

Click on the Flip link below to make a recording. Once in Flip, be sure to select "audio"

Media and Educational Technology Instructor

Email: magaro@fultonschools.org

Literacy Coach

Email: sullivand2@fultonschools.org