ECMS LIBRARY AND SORA CHECKOUTS
Media Center Resources
- Look for Books from Home!
- Copyright Biography
- Media Center Procedures and Guidelines
- Pines Public Library-PLAY ACCESS
- February Choice Board
- First Sentence Book Trailers
Look for Books from Home!
ECMS DESTINY DISCOVER CATALOG
You may have to log into Destiny to access Lightbox and Ebook titles. You can do this in the upper right corner of the screen by using your lunch number as your username and password OR by using your district gmail account. For Lightbox Titles in Destiny In the search menu, type in "lightbox". You will notice double titles. One of the titles is the "hardcopy" and one is the "electronic" copy. Please double click and find the copy that has "open" in the top corner as seen in the image below.
**Note the first page of books shows "in". These are not accessible for some reason, please click the "next" arrow to scroll to the next ten books--this is where the Lightbox titles will begin. Double Click on the title you want, and see image below to see where you can go to open the book.
**Some Lightbox titles also have a link at the bottom of the folder (like ebooks) that allow you to open it there as well (if "Open" isn't available). You can see the link at the bottom of this picture as well)
SORA EBOOKS
All students have access to ebooks. These are available all year long (include summer). Students should go to www.soraapp.com, (allow location services), choose "ECMS" , and then log in with their district gmail account. Students may check out three books at a time. Books expire in two weeks unless you renew.
Always accessible-Unlimited Magazines in SORA!
How to Place a Hold in Destiny Discover
Media Center News
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Marti Smith
Biography
I have lived in Effingham County for 40 years. I graduated from Effingham County High School in 1992. I taught sixth grade ELA at ECMS for 14 years before becoming the Media Specialist. I was the competition/football cheerleading head coach for ten years, but retired from that in 2019. I enjoy drawing, photography, technology, the beach, online shopping, bird watching, and I want to learn to knit. I have been married to my husband, Glenn, for 26 years, and we have a son, Skylar, who is twenty-two. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelors in Music Education. He currently lives in Covington, GA where he teaches music at Livingston Elementary School. He is also the assistant band director for the Eastside High School marching band. We have one dog named Kash (Kashie), one and two cats named Charlie and Zsa Zsa (Zsazie).
My Family
Degrees and Certifications
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education (1997) Armstrong Atlantic State University
- Master of Education in Instructional Technology (2012) Georgia Southern University
- Education Specialist in Instructional Technology in the field of Media (2015) University of West Georgia
Certifications:
- T6 Media Specialist Certification
- Highly qualified in English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Math
- Georgia Master Teacher (2010-2017)
Cindy Ragan
Biography
I am a Georgia native and a graduate of the ECHS class of 1987. I have been married for 33 years and have two children. I am an active member of Mizpah Church in Clyo and a member of the choir there. I am an animal lover and enjoy reading, watching movies, doing crafts, and home improvement projects. I am especially suited for my job in the ECMS Media Center due to my love of people, books, and learning!
Degrees and Certifications
Heather Jarrell
Biography
I moved to Effingham County in 1995 the summer before starting 6th grade. I am a graduate of South Effingham High School, class of 2002 (Go Mustangs!). I attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College where I studied Early Childhood Education. I have been married to my high school sweetheart, Aaron, for 19 years. We have three children, Aeralyn (18), Hadley (11) and Heath(6), as well as lots of furbabies! I enjoy reading, camping, fishing, shopping, playing with my dogs, swimming, and spending time with my family. I have worked in Effingham County school system, for a combined total of 7 years. I love working at ECMS as the Technology Assistant. I have learned so much about technology and I enjoy providing support to both the staff and the students at our school.
Degrees and Certifications
Copyright Biography
"My golden rule: Write what you care about." -Jerry Spinelli
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This handout shows extensive examples and details about how to correct cite a work using MLA 9th Edition style. Journals,magazines, blogs, websites, video, audio, and in-text citations are covered. Citation Machine
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Use ChatGPT to Create Citations Use ChatGPT to help you create your citations in any particular format for any article/book/website you may be using. Ex: Create a citation using MLA format for The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
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How to Write a Bibliography-Examples in MLA Style
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*Copyright rules can be very tricky and complicated. Always check with your teacher or media specialist for any questions or concerns! *This page was made in collaboration with Tracey Kell, Erica Wagoner and Amanda Wiley. |
Media Center Procedures and Guidelines
As part of the most recent Media Center Policy update, the Media Center Procedures and Guidelines were developed to support the new policy. The Effingham County School District Media Centers Procedures and Guidelines can be found here:
Media Center Protocols and Guidance
If you have any questions about the Procedures and Guidelines of Effingham County School District's Media Centers, please consult your school's media specialist.
Pines Public Library-PLAY ACCESS
February Choice Board
First Sentence Book Trailers
Divergent by Veronica Roth
The Girl in the Locked Room by Mary Downing Hahn
Effingham County Middle School
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