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Blue Springs High School

Library Media Center

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Reading, Research, Career & Test Prep

The Blue Springs High School Library Media Center offers a wealth of knowledge and support through the lessons of a great book, academic research for important projects and special tools offered to the students to set them up for college and beyond.

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Reading

 Follett Destiny Logo


Destiny, a web-based library and asset management software suite used by BSHS to track books, digital materials, and technology equipment.

 

Destiny Login

Finding Books

Destiny Library Catalog
Our library catalog website is called Destiny, and you can access it by logging in to Clever.com and clicking the Destiny link. You can use Destiny to find books in our library, as well as to access our library's digital resources.

Sora eBooks and Audiobooks
Our digital library is called Sora, and this is where you can access ebooks and audiobooks to read or listen to on any device. You can access Sora from any course in Schoology, from our Destiny library website, or through Clever (look for the Sora link).

You can also download the Sora app to your phone and log in with your school email and password to read and listen on the go!

Book Club

Because the only thing that makes reading better is reading with friends!

WHO: Everyone is welcome!

WHAT: We read one book a month and then meet to discuss it. We also talk about other great books we're reading and have fun activities. Students choose the books we read.

WHEN: The FIRST Thursday of each month during Wildcat Hour.

WHERE: The flex space in the back of the library media center. You can bring your lunch!

HOW: Sign yourself up on Adaptive Scheduler (look for the Book Club option) or email Ms. Clark at kclark@bssd.net and request to be scheduled.

Databases

Databases are excellent resources for finding high-quality, reliable information for research and homework. The following databases include information from all subject areas and are good places to start your research. If you need to access our databases from off campus, be sure to get the required passwords from the library. 

Credo Source

EBSCO

MCPL Research Resources

Pro­Quest e­Library and SIRS Issues Researcher

Teen Health & Well­ness

Citing Sources

NoodleTools is a citation and research management platform. Your NoodleTools username is your Office 365 email and your password is your student ID number. If you need to set up a NoodleTools account, see Mrs. Clark in the library.

Noodle­Tools Login

Noodle­Tools Help

Career & Test Prep

Here students can access free, 24/7 online academic support, official exam practice, and expert guidance to prepare for college and future careers.

Learning Express Library is available through the BSHS library and offers: 

  • Practice tests, tutorials and test prep ebooks for multiple exams, including the ACT, WorkKeys, ASVAB, SAT, AP exams, and PSAT practice tests, tutorials, and test prep eBooks 
  • Skills practice in math, English, science, social studies, and logic and reasoning 
  • Career information, occupation entrance exams preparation, and military exam preparation 
  • Resources for job search and workplace skills  

The first time you access Learning Express Library and create an account, you will need to be on a school computer. After that, you can access it and log in from anywhere.

To create an account: 

  1. Log in to Clever and find the Destiny link to go to our library catalog website.
  2. In Destiny, click the Learning Express Library link. 
  3. Click Register and fill out the form. 
  4. To see the materials available, click the All Centers drop-down in the menu bar and choose one of the centers. Then, click Resources in the menu bar to see what’s available in that center. 

Tutor.com is available for free through Mid-Continent Public Library. This resource provides live homework help with expert tutors every day from 12 p.m. – 12 a.m. Students can get help with assignments in math, science, writing, English and social studies, as well as AP classes. Tutor.com also offers: 

  • Live tutoring in SAT, ACT, PSAT and AP test prep 
  • Access to worksheets, tutorials, study guides and practice tests through their Skills Center 
  • Detailed feedback and proofreading on essays within 24 hours 

    Access Tutor.com

    You will need an MCPL card number; if you don’t have one, see Mrs. Birdsell in the LMC or sign up for a library card today.