DORRIDGE JUNIOR SCHOOL

SOLIHULL

STATION ROAD · DORRIDGE · · WEST · B93 8EU TELEPHONE : 01564 772836 (2 lines) FACSIMILE : 01564 771323 E-mail : [email protected] www.dorridge-jun.solihull.sch.uk Executive Head Teacher: Mr G Duggan

Dear Parents,

I am very excited to inform you of the launch of a new online version of Dorridge Junior School’s library catalogue. The new system allows pupils and parents to view the library catalogue online through a range of devices.

The library catalogue includes over 10000 books, covering both fiction and non- fiction, a selection of audio CDs and links to thousands of approved websites. You can access the system via the school website: www.dorridge-jun.org.uk. Go to the Library pages through the School Info section, once there click on the JuniorLibrarian.net icon.

The first time you access the system it may ask you to install Microsoft Silverlight: please allow this to be downloaded and installed on your computer as the system cannot run without it.

There is also an App called ‘iMLS’, available for iPhone, iPod Touch, Android & Windows Phone 7. This App can be freely downloaded by going to your App provider and searching ‘iMLS’.

Your child will need to Logon to the catalogue using their Library Card number, this number is also their password.

Access to the catalogue will enable your child to see what books they have out, to search for what to read next, to write reviews of books they have had out on loan and to help with research through the approved websites. It will allow parents to track their child’s borrowing history, help with book choice and research. Books can only be issued and returned through the library desk, at school, in the normal way

G:\@Janes Share\DJS LetterHeads\DJS Letterhead Sept 2013.dot The school is strongly committed to promoting reading for pleasure and the introduction of this new facility will help to connect both children and parents, more fully, to our wonderful library and the world of reading.

If you have any difficulties or questions, please seek out Mrs Train in the library or email: [email protected]. Feedback welcome.

Happy exploring!

Mrs Train