The Library Media & Research Services, housed under the Research and Systems Planning department, is offered by contract to augment and improve the District's existing library programs and collections. Library Media and Research Services enable a school district to comply with state credentialing regulations pertaining to the provision of professional library services. Services provided under this contract are not intended to replace those that would be provided by a full-time certificated Library Media Teacher employed by the district.
2024-25 School Year Resources and Services
Meetings and Newsletters
Library Links for Education
Library Links for Education is a digital partnership between the 51勛圖 and the Peninsula Library System (PLS) that enables teachers to provide their students access to educational databases.
To begin using this wonderful education resource, teachers should first request a Database Access Card by downloading, completing, and returning this application. Database Access Cards are provided within 5-7 business days upon receipt of application. Once teachers have received their Database Access Card, they can share their "card number" with students, who can then .
STEAM Lending Library
The STEAM Center runs a lending library where educators can check out STEAM-related books and hands-on kits for classroom and training use. View the and .
Resources
- The Imagination Library of San Mateo County invites families to sign up for free, monthly books in the mail for children ages 0-5.
- (ALA), specifically the ALA
- Antiracism and Injustice Resources for Educators (SMCOE)
Distance Learning Resources
- Technology Integration Tools - applications and web sites for use in recording, holding virtual meetings, and supporting distance learning
- (School Library Journal)
- (IFLA)