GAPS Libraries Resource Update

We have access to over 3 dozen databases of current and relevant articles and reference texts for curriculum support or student research. You can see a list of all of those databases here.

If there are one or several databases that would be particularly useful to your students, you can embed them directly into your Canvas course so they are available in your course navigation, or via the rich text editor for inclusion directly into assignments and discussions. Email library@albany.k12.or.us if you would like help embedding databases into Canvas.

User ID: gralbany Password: oslis

Students can place holds on books throughout the week, and pick them up at their home school on Wednesdays. Share these videos with students:

• VIDEO: How to place books on hold for curbside checkout using Chrome (Secondary)
• VIDEO: How to place books on hold for curbside checkout using Clever (Elementary)

• SPANISH: How to place books on hold for curbside checkout using Chrome (Secondary)
• SPANISH: How to place books on hold for curbside checkout using Clever (Elementary)

Curbside checkout is now also available for Albany Online students! Students must be logged in to a GAPS student account to access this information.

GAPS Libraries subscribe to a variety of World Book products, geared towards students at every level, that your entire class can use at the same time!

World Book products include encyclopedias with articles, photos, videos, compare-and-contrast features and more, for every level:

• WB Early Learning
• WB Kids (Elementary)
• WB Student (Middle)
• WB Advanced (High)
• WB Discover - differentiated learners, life skills
• Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos - parallel content to WB Kids

In addition to encyclopedias, the GAPS World Book subscription also includes:

• Timelines - Investigate the chronological significance of world events and the lives of notable historical figures. Build, save, and share timelines, and integrate content from other sources.
• eBooks - 24/7 unlimited, simultaneous access and unlimited renewals per book per user
• Dramatic Learning - Promote independent learning and collaboration with cross-curricular activities, mini-inquiry projects, self-assessment and teaching tools.
• Aula Planeta Banco de Contenidos
• Science Power - More than 90 lessons complete with experiments and assessments (Elementary)
• Social Studies Power - More than 100 lessons, activities, and assessments focused on core topics (Elementary)

Materials for teachers are available, as well!

Be sure you and your students are logged in to the GAPS World Book subscription so that you have the full range of resources available to you. Look for "Welcome GAPS 8J" in the banner at the top of the screen.

User ID: albany Password: school

With Remote Learning Still the Norm, Publishers Extend Permissions for Read Alouds

Honoring Black Lives: Virtual Picture Book Library - Copyright compliant read-alouds

Talking About Race from the Smithsonian

GAPS Library Resources are available to you and your students throughout the year, no matter where education is taking place. Questions? Need help? Email library@albany.k12.or.us.*

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