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WR Odell Media Center

Welcome to

WR Odell Elementary 

Media Center

 

Media Coordinator

Megon Mancini

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Hours of Operation

7:05am-2:15pm

 

 

 

"Media with Cancini" with the outline of North Carolina filled in with a pirate flag

Welcome to the WR Odell Elementary Library Media Center

Our mission is to inspire a love of learning, foster creativity, and empower our school community to become informed, ethical, and engaged global citizens.

We provide:

  • Access to Resources: A diverse collection of books, digital tools, and learning materials to support academic success and personal growth.
  • Innovation and Technology: Hands-on experiences with cutting-edge technology and collaborative spaces for exploration, creation, and problem-solving.
  • Support for Lifelong Learning: Programs and services that promote critical thinking, digital literacy, and ethical use of information.

At the heart of our school, the Library Media Center is a welcoming space where curiosity meets opportunity and every learner’s journey is celebrated. Explore, create, and connect with us!

HOURS: 

The media center is open every day for open checkout from 7:05 am - 7:40 am. A student may come during these hours with a library pass to checkout books. 

A student must get hand sanitizer before browsing the shelves for books and again after checking out books. 

SPACE: 

There are multiple spaces available in the media center: Checkout Area, Reading Area, and the Learning Area (where classes are held).

POLICIES: 

1) Student ID's are required for checkout.

2) Two books may be checked out at one time, for a two-week period, and may be renewed once.

3)  If a student has overdue books, he/she will not be allowed to checkout new books. 

4) Students are charged if a book is more than a month overdue or if the book is lost, so the library can purchase replacement copies. 

ID's: 

Students are issued one free ID while at Odell.  Replacement ID's cost $5.00 and can be purchased in the Media Center.

Links to Resources

  • The WR Odell Book Fair is an exciting event that brings the joy of books to our students while supporting our library programs. Parents, you can make shopping easy and cash-free by filling your child’s eWallet, a digital payment option that empowers students to shop independently while staying within budget.  We also need volunteers to help make this event a success! From setting up displays to assisting young readers in finding their next favorite book, your time and support make a big difference.

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    Students can expand their access to library collections by linking their school accounts with the public library and its resources (specifically SORA or NC Kids Digital).

    Cabarrus County Public Library

     

  • The Clever Digital Hub allows schools and districts to organize and provide easy access to educational apps, websites, and digital tools in one centralized location. It enables students and teachers to seamlessly navigate learning resources. Students can access digital library collections by signing in to their student Clever account.

    Clever

  • COPYRIGHT: 

    Copyright Laws can be tricky.  We want to do our best to follow the copyright law.  

    Below you will find information to help you understand copyright and fair use.

    Copyright & Fair Use Fundamentals

    Don't Plagiarizzle - a rap song about plagiarism

    YouTube Copyright School

     

    Some important facts to be aware of:

    • Cabarrus County Schools does not promote or endorse the use of any audio or video streaming technology that is not covered by contractual agreement at the district level.
    • It is up to the individual teacher/user to determine if using a streaming service is legal and/or appropriate for use in the classroom while complying with:
      • All copyright laws and fair use guidelines
      • All user agreements and terms and conditions are used by the vendor or streaming provider
      • All Cabarrus County School Board Policies 
      • Best practices recommended by Instructional Technology Facilitators and Media Coordinators
      • Guidelines for good Digital Citizenship
    • CCS Technology will require users to attend training for copyright in education

    CCS Video Usage in the Classroom

    Pen and paper

  • NCEdCloud is your single sign-on solution to access a variety of educational tools and resources in one convenient location. From research databases and digital textbooks to classroom applications and library tools, NCEdCloud simplifies learning and collaboration. 

     

    NCEdCloud