Greer High School Library Media Center 

Librarian: Mrs. Kiser --- Library Clerk: Mrs. Grayson

Hours 8:15 am - 4 pm 

Calendar Link for Teachers

READING/E-READING SOURCES - 2 catalogs to search for materials:  

 

    Destiny Discover - Access print books and ebooks in our school media center's catalog. In the upper right-hand corner, click log in and click sign on with              google, then click your greenvilleschools.us email link. Login to place holds, check account information, and read/check out ebooks.

 

Sora (by Overdrive) only digital - Access ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, AND NEWLY ADDED MAGAZINES for free using your Chromebook, phone, etc. - Login to Sora and click the Greenville County Schools Library and when Classlink opens, enter your GCSD username and password. 

 

 

MEDIA CENTER USE FOR INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS 

Teachers can send one student at a time. Please call ahead and check availability if you need to send more. 

To come to the media center, students should sign in with SmartPass on their Chrome book in the classroom and also wear the MC lanyard and their student ID. If SmartPass cannot be used, send the student with a written pass.  

 

CIRCULATION and FINE POLICIES

Students can check their Destiny account for the due dates of their books. Overdue and reminder emails are sent to students via their school email accounts. Students may check out up to 4 books for 4 weeks (except graphic novels check out for 2 weeks). Students can only check out one book at a time if they have overdue or lost books or library fines. Students may check out a set book regardless of any library obligations. Students need to pay the replacement cost for lost or damaged books. There are no overdue fines. 

 

DISCUS - Digital Information for South Carolina Users

DISCUS Discus provides free access to an electronic library that’s available 24/7. Discus is a collection of subscription databases with an array of resources ranging from ebooks and e-magazines to maps and videos. Email Mrs. Kiser if any databases require a password. http://www.scdiscus.org  

 

Learning Express Library is a database (in Discus) with a vast collection of test-prep tools, skill-building materials, and career skill resources for students of all ages. It also includes a Center with Resources for Spanish speakers. The College Preparation Center has tutorials, practice tests, & eBooks for various college prep tests. 

 

CITATION GENERATOR and RESEARCH PLATFORM WEBSITE

Noodle Tools Sign in with Google SSO - 1st-time email Mrs. Kiser for the school code - A research platform to help with writing papers and generating citations - MLA, APA, and Chicago available. 

 

 

SC CAREER ONLINE RESOURCES

 South Carolina Occupation Information System Access through Backpack - Education Apps - then SCOIS.                                    

 

PRINTING ALLOCATIONS FOR STUDENTS

B & W Printers: 2 cents/page

Media02 (Color Printer): 10 cents/page

Note: Students get 40 cents/month and can use money in their account for either printer. The media staff releases the color print jobs. 

 

SC YABA Books 

 Click the SC Young Adult Book Award (YABA) brochure and visit the YABA books display in the media center. Most books are available as ebooks or audiobooks on the SORA app. Read at least 3 books on the list to vote for your favorite YABA book in late February. 

 

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the GCS Library Media Program and the Greer High School Media Program is to foster a learning community that creates lifelong learners who can:

-read critically
-express ideas
-investigate through inquiry
-use sources
-design solutions
-learn independently
-cultivate meaningful relationships
-engage as a citizen
-and pursue and develop personal interests.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION 

• Email LeAnn Kiser lkiser@greenvilleschools.us  

• Email Vickie Grayson vgrayson@greenvilleschools.us