Library Media Center

Tale of Two Library Media Centers

There are two Library Media Centers at No vi Meadows, one in each House. Each library has instructional areas that can accommodate two classes. Chromebooks are provided for students to print. The 5th Grade House also has a Makerspace. All books and magazines are available for students to check out.

The shared collection includes more than 14,000 books and subscriptions to magazines and audiobooks. Students may check out three items at a time for two weeks, renewable one time. Both Library Media Centers are open to all students from 8:10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Mission Statement: In cooperation with students, staff, and community, the mission NCSD Library Media Centers is to empower learners toward high academic achievement through collaboration, literacy and learning, a commitment to reading, and regular use of technology.

Motto: Joy of Reading - Quest for Knowledge!

Library Media Center Resource Links

Destiny Discover (OPAC - Online Catalog)

FREE eBooks & Audiobook options (for use during school closure).

Novi Public Library

If you've got a library card, this is one of the easiest ways to access materials, through their online portals like Overdrive and Hoopla.

Junior Library Guild at home

Click 'Middle School Stream' button to access eBooks available to read for free on any device.

Audible free tween collection

Free collection of current teen audiobooks available during the COVID-19 school outages.

Tween BookCloud

Recently updated collection of eBooks available for free until the end of August 2020.

Audio BookCloud

Recently updated collection of Audiobooks available for free until the end of August 2020.

EBSCO Ebooks Children & 4-8 Collection (via MeL)

Variety of free eBooks available - sort by fiction, nonfiction, or subject area.

Lerner Digital (Grades 6-12 eBooks)

Variety of eBooks, including lots of nonfiction

Lit2Go

Lots of literary classics to read for free

Project Gutenberg

Classics and older texts

Hours Monday-Friday 8:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Library Media Center Policies and Procedures
- Food and beverages are not allowed in the LMC
- You may use the LMC at any time as long as you have a pass from your teacher
Circulation
- Students may borrow books, magazines, and playaways for two weeks
- Students may renew books for an additional two weeks
- Three items may be checked out at a time
- Students who have overdue items will be unable to check out more items
- Students are required to pay for lost or damaged items at the end of the school year
- Refunds for lost items will be given at the beginning of the following year
Chromebook / iPad / Computer Usage
- Students must use devices for educational purposes only
- There are student chromebooks for printing, iPads and catalog computers available
- Students should be with a teacher in order to use chromebooks in the labs
Some Materials Available
- Fiction
- Nonfiction
- Reference
- Paperbacks
- Magazines
- Newspaper
- Audio Books
- Chromebooks