Burbank Library News
October 2023
Coffee Bar for Staff Opens October 17
New Library Website
The Burbank library website has a new look with updated information for this year. Emulating district's new look for its school websites, the Burbank library was revamped to better serve students and staff. Check out the student and teacher resources available. Information regarding technology is available which includes technology troubleshooting information. Teachers can view the calendar and make reservations for library visits and collaborative lessons.
Library Handbook
Looking for Collaborators
Join Harry Potter
Harry Potter Craft Store
Library Catalog
Sora eBooks
Bibliotech
Library, Lab, & Room Reservations
There is a Mac available for use, but schedules must be worked around the film class. You will use the same form below to make a reservation. You are limited to four consecutive days for each reservation.
There are extra rooms available to reserve in the library this year. You can reserve the research room (24 students), conference room (8), makerspace (20) or the library (28+).
View the calendars to check availability.
Poster Printing & Lamination
Please allow at least one week for your request. Teachers are responsible for cutting and laminating posters.
The laminator is only turned on by request (email or call 32023) and takes about 20 minutes to heat up. It will only be unlocked by Mrs. De Waelsche or Ms. Mascorro and can only be used during the school day or immediately after school.
Chromebooks
Chromebook Carts: These are ONLY used for testing and are checked out through testing coordinator, Mrs. Silva.
Chromebook Troubleshooting
Device won't connect to Domode wireless or is asking for a password.
Powerwash the device. Press Ctr+Alt+Shift+R. Go through the prompts. Connect to the Guest wifi when it asks to connect. Once the process is complete, it should automatically connect to Domode. This also works with some keyboard and touchpad issues.
Device won't power on
Press and hold the refresh key and power button for about 10 seconds. Release and then hit the power button.
Device is locked
Email Mrs. De Waelsche with the service tag or barcode on the bottom of the device and she will unlock it remotely. Do not send students to the library.
App is missing
Any apps associated with a class such as a textbook are tied to the student's schedule. If a student has a schedule change, it can take 48-72 hours before it will appear within ClassLink. If needed, you can enter a support ticket within class link in the SAISD Support folder and open the "SAISD ClassLink Support Portal".
Student doesn't know their login
Look them up in the student account manager or Frontline. Passwords are almost always their first initial as a capital letter, then last initial lower case, followed by their ID number. (e.g. Jd123456) You can reset passwords as needed and it will show you the password once the process is complete.
Student forgot their device
Student can borrow one from the library in exchange for their cellphone. Teachers may not check out extra devices.. Call parents to let them know their device is needed daily.
About the Librarian
Jennifer De Waelsche has been a librarian with SAISD for twelve years. This is her eighth year at Burbank High School. Before coming to SAISD, she taught speech, debate, yearbook, and English for Hereford ISD in the Texas Panhandle. She is passionate about technology and is happy to work with teachers and students that want to integrate more technology. She is also a competitive Scrabble player and loves to ride roller coasters (199 so far).
She is the recipient of the SAISD Foundation Inspire Award in 2015 and a member of the Texas Library Association TALL Texans Class for 2016. She is an active member of the Texas Library Association and actively presents at local and state library conferences. She was voted Teacher of the Year for Burbank High School for the 19-20 school year.
Email: jdewaelsche1@saisd.net
Website: bit.ly/Burbanklib
Phone: 210-2281210
Twitter: @salibrarylady