Library/Media Center

 

Welcome to South Lake Middle School Library’s web page!

~ Students can check the Library Canvas course for all the latest news and info. ~

LIBRARY CATALOG

Log into Destiny to find relevant print and online materials. Use your IUSD login - no @iusd.org at the end of your username. 

DATABASES

* Encyclopedia Britannica - Great resource on all subjects, especially background information

* ABC-CLIO - Social studies databases

* ProQuest - Newspaper and journal articles, history and literature databases, great resource for in-depth information

* BrainPop - Often used by teachers, but available here for student usage at any time

* Password info. for all databases can be found here 

E-BOOKS

There are several ways you can access e-books through a device (computer, tablet, phone) wherever you are! 

Click on the links below for access & instructions on how to navigate through these sites.

 

SORA link (IUSD Overdrive collection + OCPL e-books!) - SORA is an app that provides both IUSD's Overdrive collection plus Orange County Public Libraries e-books without a library card! Click here for instructions on how to log in and check out a book.

 

MACKINVIA (link) - A collection of high-interest, unlimited e-books, including ComicsPlus. Click here for instructions on how to log in and check out a book.

ONLINE TEXTBOOKS

CiTATION TOOLS

* Noodletools

* Evaluating websites

READING RECOMMENDATIONS

* Top Picks for Middle Schoolers (Scholastic)

* The Best Report Books for Middle Schoolers (Common Sense Media)

* Literature Map (author recommendation tool)

How to PAY LIBRARY FINES

CHROMEBOOK, TEXTBOOK, & OTHER BOOK FINES





 

CHROMEBOOK

TEXTBOOK

OTHER BOOKS

Definition

District issued Chromebook and charging cable checked out to all students

All books checked out for school courses. For example, History, Science, Math, and Spanish I.
  • Library books (for independent reading)
  • Music books or scripts (from one of Mr. Grenier’s classes)
  • Read 180 books

How to pay a fine

Go to this website and follow the directions: https://support.iusd.org/hc/en-us/articles/360054544434-Chromebooks-Paying-for-Damage-Loss 

 

Chromebook fines may be due to complete loss or damage to the device.

Pay in person at the front office (between 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) with cash or check only

 

              - OR -

 

Mail a check to:

South Lake Middle School

Attn: Library

655 West Yale Loop

Irvine, CA  92614

 

All checks for textbook fines should be made out to IUSD. Also, write the student’s name and school ID # on the check.

Pay in person at the front office (between 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) with cash or check only

 

              - OR -

 

Mail a check to:

South Lake Middle School

Attn: Library

655 West Yale Loop

Irvine, CA  92614

 

All checks for other book fines should be made out to South Lake Middle School. Also, write the student’s name and school ID # on the check.