Announcing the Read to the Final 4 Reading Challenge and the
Learning Link Library card. Please read the announcement and FAQ’s below
to learn more about the program and the card and how they will be
applied. Those libraries (also listed below) in close proximity to
participating schools will be receiving further instructions on creating NCAA
Final 4 displays and suggested book lists. If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me, I’m happy to help! This is an exciting
endeavor and we are beyond thrilled to be able to offer our resources to
students through this pilot card program.
FAQ’s
Benefits of the Learning Link card?
• Access to more than 1
million books, e-books, DVDs,
magazines and research materials
that make up the
Houston Public Library (HPL)
juvenile collection.
• Access to more than 150
electronic resources which
include streaming music, videos,
images, audiobooks,
and countless other subject-based
websites and
databases.
• FREE Wi-Fi and computer
access at all 43 HPL locations.
• Access to Brainfuse, the
Library’s FREE online tutoring
programing for students of all
ages.
• There are no
fines/fees for materials checked out on
your child's Learning Link Library card.
How will this card help my child?
• Stronger reading skills - the more
students read, the
better their comprehension,
fluency, and vocabulary.
• Academic success - the more students read for
fun
on their own time, the higher
their reading scores AND
math scores.
• Good communication skills - readers
will be armed
with the vocabulary they need to
better communicate
with their peers, teachers, and
parents.
• Critical thinking skills - readers
improve their general
knowledge, and more importantly,
are able to spot
patterns quickly and identify solutions.
How does my child get a Learning Link
card?
• During the launch of the
NCAA “Read to the Final Four”
Program at your child's school,
he/she will be given
a Learning Link library card. It’s
set up to begin using
immediately. A parent or
guardian signature is NOT
required for activation.
How many items may my child borrow?
• Your child may borrow up to
a total of 10 juvenile items at
one time for FREE. These can be
print items, or audiovisual
items, including juvenile DVDs and
books on CD. Your
child will also have unlimited
access to digital materials
with their Learning Link card,
including e-books, e-audio
books, and streaming video and
music.
If my child loses their card, how do
we
replace it?
• If your child loses their
Learning Link card during the 2015-
2016 school year, you can stop by
the Central Library or any
Neighborhood Library. Staff will
verify their participation
in the NCAA “Read to the Final
Four” Program by asking
them to verify their School ID and
name of school. They
will then replace the missing card
with a new card. This
card will be good for the
remainder of the school year. All
Learning Link cards will expire July
31, 2016.
·
All
locations will receive Learning Link stickers to place
on MY LINK cards when issuing replacements.
·
New
students will be issued cards by CEN, LMS staff ONLY.
.
How long can my child keep library
materials?
• The standard loan period is
three weeks. Most items may
be renewed for one additional
three week period. The
renewal period is calculated from
the date the items are
renewed. DVDs cannot be renewed.
The maximum loan
period, including renewal, is six
weeks.
How can I learn more?
more details on the Learning Link Library card.
Kallie
Benes
Youth
Services Advocate
Houston
Public Library | Customer Experience
500
McKinney St., Houston, TX 77002
Office:
832-393-1428 | Email: Kallie.benes@houstontx.gov
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