RMS Information Literacy & Media Center (Library)
Welcome to the San Benito Riverside Middle School Library!
I'm Ms. Tovar, your librarian!
We will have different clubs, activities, and projects throughout the year and I hope to see you participating in the library. I absolutely know that we have that book that will reach out to you and make you fall in love with reading! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to come by the library to ask for assistance!
Access the Information Literacy Center through the Internet >> Virtual Library
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RIVERSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY CATALOG
Use the library catalog to check out the books we have to offer!
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MACKINVIA
DATABASE SEARCH
NOTE: USE CLEVER TO LOG IN.
Want to research information? Click on MackinVia!
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AR BOOK FINDER
Not sure what book to select? Use the AR Bookfinder to search books based on awards what kids are reading, and additional criteria!
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AR TESTING
NOTE: USE CLEVER TO LOG IN.
Ready to test and earn all those AR Points?
Name and Password is provided by your English teacher.
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TEACHING BOOKS FOR SCHOOLS
Do you want a book synopsis? Check out book trailers, recordings from the authors themselves, and other materials in this cool website!
(When logging on, select Schools)
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INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S
DIGITAL LIBRARY
Do you only remember the color of the book? Or maybe the shape? Use this link to search for books based on cover color and shape!
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EPIC
Check out EPIC! You can listen to books, read cool e-books, and find many new books that you can later test in AR!
NOTE: You can only use EPIC from M-F 7 am to 3 pm.
Class code will be provided by your English teacher.
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STORYLINE ONLINE
Listen to celebrities like Jennifer Garner (13 Going on 30) and Elijah Wood (Lord of the Rings) read amazing books!
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SORA
NOTE: LOOK FOR THIS APP ON HELLO ID
Want to listen to an engineering Minecraft guide? How about a book about Hershey's, the food brand? Or poetry from Edgar Allan Poe? Check out Sora, the student reading app!
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NEW NEWS!!!!
8th graders know the "write" stuff!
Great job to the 8th graders that successfully learned the paragraph structure! You earned cool prizes!
When Ms. Tovar goes to the library, tell her the paragraph structure and you will earn a small prize! Refer a friend and both will earn a prize!
9/19/24 - Refer a friend times two! Earn until the small prizes run out!
NEW CLUB OPPORTUNITY! COSMETOLOGY! Are you interested in learning about Cosmetology? Join the ACE program and meet every Tuesday from 4:30 - 5:30 with Ms. Tovar in the library where you will learn about this exciting career! If you are interested, see Ms. Ruelas in Office 1 and let her know to sign you up!
TEACHERS! NEED ASSISTANCE?
Select the Hello! Our Empathetic Librarian will Provide assistance (H.E.L.P). If you want Ms. Tovar to assist you, please fill out the Teacher / Faculty Library Assistance Google Form located to the right of this page and she will get back to you ASAP to the STAT!
Resourceful and Educational Curated Opportunities for Motivating Minds to Engage and Nurture Discovery (R.E.C.O.M.M.E.N.D.)
FACULTY AND STUDENTS! Do you have some good book titles that you can't find in our library? Fill out the Riverside Book Wish List to recommend some books and Ms. Tovar might order the novel!
Motivating and Organizing a Visual to Inspire while Educating (M.O.V.I.E.)
Teachers, do you want to show a film in class? Click on "Swank Movie T.A.," select the movie, and either watch it, or if it is a newer movie, press "Request" and fill out the information. Keep in mind that these requests need to be made at least 2 days before watching the film.
Information - SB Riverside Library ClubsAre you interested in joining a club or activity but don't know what they are all about? Click on the SB Riverside Club Information link to find information! Not interested in any of these? No worries! The library will have many activities planned throughout the year!
Join - SB Riverside Library ClubsPlease use this Google Form to let us know what club interests you. In order to make sure that we have passes ready, please fill out the Google Form completely. Thank you!
Learn - SB Riverside Library Clubs - Google ClassroomJoin the Google Classroom!
By joining this Google Classroom you will have access to information such as meeting times and activities for clubs such as Battle of the Books, Reading Club, and the Writing and Art Club.
Librarian
Ms. A. Tovar
Hours
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Library Mission
The mission of the SBCISD Library Services is to collaborate in providing our students a quality education, to empower them to become critical thinkers, and to foster in them a lifetime joy of reading by supporting curriculum, providing a collection reflective of our community, and facilitating the access, evaluation, and implementation of print and digital resources.
