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      Name: Ms. Phyllis M. Craig
      Room:  Gateway Middle School
                                       Library
      Building Phone:  (314) 241-2295
    E-MAIL: phyllis.craig@slps.org
      
     
     
     WELCOME TO GATEWAY MIDDLE LIBRARY
     
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    Welcome To Gateway Middle School's Library Page!
     
    This year students and parents are able to search Gateway's library from home and/or
    a mobile app!
                                                                    book cart
    http://destiny.slps.org/cataloging/servlet/presentbooklistform.do?

    This brings you to the catalog page!  The side bar on the left gives you three options: 
    1.  Library Search
    2.  Destiny Quest
    3.  Resource Lists

    1.  Library Search
     You can do a Basic search, Power search, or a Visual search.  These tabs are located in the
    upper right corner of the catalog section.
    Having problems with your search?  The help option is located above these tabs - How can I..... ? 
    More options for your search are located in the Narrow your search to....... section.
     
    2.  Destiny Quest 
    Another feature is DestinyQuest, located in the side bar to the left of the page.  The Destiny Quest
    Home page contains the Top 10 Books, Resource Lists, New Arrivals,  My Personal List,
    and Search.  When you log in you can check out the
    e books on the Follett Shelf located at the top of the page.  By logging in you may also put books
    on hold, create lists of books you would like to refer to, look at your account to see which books
    you have checked out and when the books are due.
    To login to Destiny students will use the following information.
    Login:  student ID number
    Password:  follett
     
     More About eBooks!
     
    There are several ways to search for eBooks:
     
    -Type ebooks in the "find" window  and hit enter.  This will give you a complete list of
    eBooks available.
    Or
    - Go to the "Narrow your search to.... " section which is pictured below and use the
    Material Type window and select Electronic Book (eBook).  Now when you search for a title
    in the "Find" window it will only show the eBooks that are available.

    Narrow your search to...

      Limiters have been set...
    Location
    Material Type  
      Limit to Follett eBooks
    Award Winner Destiny Help
    Reading Level From   to 
    Interest Level From  to   Destiny Help
    Reading Programs  Destiny Help
    Or you may click on the link below to access the Mackin eBooks only.
     
    http://mackinvia.com/   ebooks
         
     
       -Students use your SLPS computer login information
       -Teachers use your Gateway Library login information.
     
    With your login information you will be able to check out and download an e book
    which will return automatically in 2 weeks.
     
    The generic login will allow you to open an eBook and read online but you will not be able to
    check-out or download.
    username - gatewaymiddle 
    password -gateway.
     
     
     
    A Mobile Quest App phone is available for download in the Apple App Store and
    the Google Play Store, free!!    
                                               
    The app allows you to have remote access to Destiny Quest to:
    • Browse the catalog.
    • See the "New Arrivals" in the library.
    • Create a list of titles you are interested in by using "My List".
    • View "Resource Lists" created by your teachers.
    • View the "Top Ten" most popular titles. 
    A Mobile Appmobile is available for Mackinvia also.  Free!  
     
    3.  Resource Lists
    Also located in the side bar to the left is the Resource Lists feature.  When you click
    on it you will see special lists with recommended reading, books of special interest,
    classroom reading lists, and more.  Try it out and have fun!

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