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DeISD Libraries Newsletter
Summer 2024
OUR MISSION
In support of the DeSoto ISD mission, DeSoto ISD Library program’s mission is to help each student excel and achieve maximum potential by creating a 21st-century learning environment, fostering a love of reading, and promoting the effective use of information and communications technology.
Through collaboration, the library media faculty partners with the larger DeSoto ISD community to empower students in becoming lifelong learners, responsible citizens, and industrious problem solvers.
Prepare for Summer Reading - Visit our Summer Virtual Library
Welcome to our Virtual Summer Library
INTERESTED IN A VIRTUAL FIELDTRIP? TAKE A LOOK AT FLIPGRID.
FLIPGRID VIRTUAL FIELDTRIPS
YES! YOUR CAMPUS LIBRARY IS OPEN!
GET A GOOD BOOK!
To check out books patrons select a book from our digital collection (ebooks). Instructions can be found on the following DESTINY FOR ELEMENTARY LIBRARIES or DESTINY FOR SECONDARY LIBRARIES.
LIBRARY TOOLS & ASSISTANCE
DESTINY
LIBRARY CATALOG - Destiny is a student-friendly search interface that is designed to help students, teachers, and parents search for books in the EMS media center collection, view book covers, see the availability, and call number of search results. Visit our website to access Destiny from anywhere. Searches can be performed without usernames and passwords.
EBOOKS
RESEARCH TOOLS
Reference Support - There is a lot of misinformation out there. We help our patrons by locating and providing the most updated, reliable resources. Links to research tools, Britannica, Ebsco, Gale Infotrac, and other resources, are available on the library website.
VISIT US ONLINE
VIRTUAL LIBRARY - Please visit your campus virtual library or campus library website to learn more about your library, access, ebooks, search the library catalog, and much more. Check with the librarian username and password information. Links to all resources can be found on the library website.
DIGITAL LEARNING COMMONS
Our online library provides access to our Virtual Helpdesk, Library Newsletter, Destiny Circulation System (access to eBooks, audiobooks and interactive resources), read alouds, and campus Zoom links for booktalks.