The document provides an update from the school librarian Lori Kunc about library and technology resources. It discusses submitting announcements and linking classroom websites to the school website. It also provides an overview of the SOAR library catalog for finding books, eBooks, and accessing databases, and describes new multimedia resources like CPS eBooks available through SOAR. Contact information and important URLs are listed at the end.

1. October 28, 2011
Library and
Technology
Update
Lori Kunc, librarian

2. School Website
 Submitting Announcements
 Linking your Classroom Website

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Announcements

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Announcements

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Linking your classroom site

6. Library Catalog and
Research Databases
 SOAR Overview
 Search
 Browse by genre
 Display cases
 eBooks
 Link to databases
 Database Access
 How to access databases
 What’s new

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SOAR Library Catalog
 Search for books, DVDs, AV equipment,
eBooks, and database articles
 Access from the Manley Library Wiki or
from the Manley Website

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Library Databases
 Access from the library wiki or SOAR
 Use the bright orange database chart

9. Multimedia Resources
 CPS OnDemand
 NEW! CPS eBooks
 AV Resources

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NEW! CPS eBooks
 CPS Virtual Library eBooks now available
to read online through SOAR

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CPS OnDemand
 High-quality
streaming video
 Supplemental teacher resources

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AV equipment available
through SOAR
 Digital
cameras
 Video camera + tripod
 LCD Projectors
 DVD and VHS players
 Computer speakers w/ subwoofer
 USB Microphones (for Voicethread or
podcasting projects)
 Laptops (day use, if available)

13. Additional Information
 Important URLs
 First Class Email

14. online resources
Important CPS URLs
 Password Maintenance:
https://password.cps.k12.il.us
 Impact from home: https://connect.cps.edu
 Unblock a website: http://tinyurl.com/cps-filter
 Student username lookup:
http://tinyurl.com/cps-studentpw
 Manley HS: www.manleyhighschool.org

15. Your CPS Username
Reset your password:

16. First Class email
Customize First Class:
EditPreferencesMessaging

17. First Class email
Redirect your email:

18. First Class email
You can also add a signature: