Welcome to Your Washington Library

The Washington Library contains a wealth of print and digital resources for academic needs, personal interests, and reading enjoyment. Our goal is to enrich your learning environment to ensure students and staff are effective producers and consumers of ideas and information.

Please enjoy your access to library resources and reach out to Mindy Hammitt or Jennifer Hossack with any questions.

Library Hours

Library Access & Requests

Mpl Library card

Sign up for a Library Card with the Missoula Public Library

Open ebooks code

Title I Schools can access the Open eBooks app. To get your unique code and PIN click the button above. You must be logged in to your MCPS email (student or staff) in order to request a code. See the Getting Started doc for more details.

Book Reservations

Oh no! The item you want is checked out from the library by someone else?

Place a hold on it so that your librarians will save it for you when it is returned.

Log In to Your Library Account

Visit the WMS Library Catalog
At the top of the screen, click Log In
Your library card number is: MCPS####### (#s = your lunch number)
Your initial password is: CHANGEME
After login in, click on My Account
Change your PIN to match your computer password, or make it something you can remember.

Example screen shot of placing hold on books

Placing a Hold

Search for the title you want
Check Status of item on the right side of the screen
If it's checked out, click the red Place Hold button
Click Place Holds again
Check the holds window in the library after a few days to see if your item has arrived

Please check with Mrs. Hammett or Mrs. Hossack if you have any questions.

Library Expectations, Standards, & Policies

Expectations

Physical Library Expectations:

Return items on time

Ethical use of materials and equipment

Smile and use please and thank you

Please be courteous and respectful to others

Enter the library with a class or a pass

Clean up after yourself

Talking is OK, at a reasonable level

Check-out/ Return Policy:

Materials normally circulate for four weeks. Cameras and some other equipment circulate overnight. Students may also request and check out materials from any other school within the District. With a Missoula Public Library card, students and staff have access to materials from libraries across the state which can be delivered to Big Sky Library.

Passes and Behavior Expectations:

Students come to the Library with a hall pass, unless they are with an entire class during class time. They are expected to check in and out when entering or leaving the Library during a class period. All students must have an signed network policy (with parental consent) to access the MCPS network. Students should work in a non-disruptive manner and may work in groups for class projects. Students follow the school policies for vandalized or missing items.

Standards

6th-8thth (Updated 2021)

MONTANA CONTENT STANDARDS FOR LIBRARY MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY FOR K-12

LM.NK.6-8 - Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and developing strategies for solving problems

LM.NK.6-8.1 - write questions independently based on key ideas or areas of focus

LM.NK.6-8.2 - refine questions based on the type of information needed

LM.NK.6-8.3 - reflect at the end of an inquiry process

LM.DD.6-8 - Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to inclusiveness and respect for diversity in the learning community, including the distinct and unique cultural heritage of American Indians

LM.DD.6-8.1 - evaluate resources for relevance, currency authority, and bias including those by and about tribes in Montana

LM.DD.6-8.2 - seek more than one point of view by using diverse sources

LM.WE.6-8 - Work effectively with others to broaden perspectives and work toward common goals

LM.WE.6-8.1 - offer information and opinions and encourage others to share ideas at appropriate times in group discussions

LM.WE.6-8.2 - accurately describe or summarize the ideas of others

LM.MM.6-8 - Make meaning by collecting, organizing, and sharing resources of personal relevance

LM.MM.6-8.1 - experiment with various types of technology tools for artistic and personal expression

LM.MM.6-8.2 - share reading, listening, and viewing experiences in a variety of ways and formats a

LM.EF.6-8 - Exercise freedom to read and demonstrate the ability to pursue personal interests

LM.EF.6-8.1 - independently locate and select information for personal, hobby, or vocational interests

LM.EF.6-8.2 - read, listen to, and view a wide range of genres and formats for recreation and information

LM.EF.6-8.3 - respond to images and feelings evoked by a literary work

LM.SLE.6-8 - Demonstrate safe, legal, and ethical creating and sharing of knowledge products

LM.SLE.6-8.1- practice internet safety and appropriate online behavior

LM.SLE.6-8.2 - use criteria to determine safe and unsafe internet sites

LM.SLE.6-8.3 - participate safely, ethically, and legally in online activities

LM.SLE.6-8.4 - connect ideas and information with their owners or source

LM.SLE.6-8.5 - credit sources by following copyright, licensing, and fair use guidelines

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