By SALINA POST
With all the excitement around the holidays, the Salina Public Library is reminding educators in Salina and the surrounding area that educator kits are available at the library.
What is an educator kit?
It can be difficult for teachers to come up with new thought provoking ways to keep their students engaged in the classroom. Sometimes it just takes a new set of tools.
"Educator kits are available to local Salina educators," said Kristy Snow "What we have in those kits are 3D pens, tablets and We also have Sphero robots."
Literature educator kits are also available providing reading discussion guides for literary classics like "Where the Red Fern Grows", "Stuart Little" and "Shiloh."
Once teachers sign up for an educator library card, teachers can create temporary classroom collections to encourage reading, check out their chosen reading items on this card.
Salina Public Library is providing educator cards that allow holds to reserve multiple copies currently in the library's collection of items. Overdue fines are not charged.
For Youth Materials – Contact the Department Head of Youth Services
For Adult Materials – Contact the Department Head of Circulation
For Educator Kits – Contact the Department Head of Technology
The Educator Card allows holders to check out any library materials.
Who is eligible for an Educator Card?
Educators who reside in the city of Salina or Saline County.
Including:
Teachers
Administrators
Librarians / Library Aides
Licensed Child Care Providers
After School Program Providers
Homeschooling Parents/Guardians
How do I get an Educator Card?
How do I get an Educator Card?
Apply for an Educator Card online below or in person at the library.
Once your application is submitted, you can pick up your card at the library with the following identification:
Photo ID – Current Photo ID with address (Driver’s License, State issued ID) AND School ID (bring 1 of the following):
- Current school-issued Photo ID
- A link that shows the school website, with educator's information
- Letter on school letterhead signed by the principal of the school with the current date
- Licensed Child Care Certificate
- Current homeschool state certificate
Does the card expire?
Yes. The Educator Card must be renewed every three years.
To renew, simply bring your School ID to renew at the library. All outstanding fines and fees must be paid on the educator’s and personal library card before it will be renewed.
Will I receive library notices?
Yes. You will receive notices via email or text message. The messaging system is the same as on a personal library card.