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Instruction and support can be adapted to best fit your class and students' needs, from classroom presentations to customized Class Assignment pages.

Below are several ways the librarians can support you and your students. ​

Library orientation

• Tour of the library space, collection, and/or website
• Orientation on using the online catalog, placing holds, etc.
• Accessing eBooks, digital newspapers, etc.

research guidance

• Research strategies, information/media literacy skills, including evaluating resources​
• Finding & using primary sources
• Formatting citations & creating annotated bibliographies​

resource instruction

• Database instruction, including search techniques, using filters, etc.
• Tips for using print materials effectively and efficiently (bibliographies, indexes, etc.)
• Additional online tools for smarter, deeper research (even Google and Wikipedia)

​Book Talks

• Class presentations highlighting titles for specific needs
• ​One-on-one readers advisory

teacher consultation

• Title and resource suggestions for specific projects
• Brainstorming ways to fit information or media literacy instruction into other lessons

Contact Ms. Cochran and Mr. Mather with questions, ideas, or requests.

Educator Databases

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ERIC: Education Resources Information Center

Teaching and education resources including journal articles, curriculum guides, books, and more. Sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Education's Institute of Education Sciences.

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Professional Development Collection

Designed for professional educators, a highly specialized collection of 500+ education journals and access to 200+ educational reports.

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Public Library Educator Cards

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District 207 teachers can get a courtesy educator card from the Park Ridge Public Library. The card can be used to check out library materials for classroom use until May 31.

Cards must be renewed annually via the application form.

application form

Educator Resources