Library Media Center

Hours:

The library is open daily from 7:45-4:15 M-F.

Students are welcome in the library:

  • Before or after school
  • With a pass from their teacher or lunch supervisor
  • With their class

Check-Out Policy
Books are due three weeks after check out and may be renewed if needed. 

Remember, e-books are always available 24/7/365!

About Your Librarian

Welcome!  My name is Mr. Martin and I am the Teacher Librarian at Landrum Middle School. 

I have a BA in Philosophy from Purdue University and a Master of Library and Information Science from Texas Woman's University.  Before moving to the library, I taught 7th grade English Language Arts and Reading for four years here at Landrum.  

My top priority is instilling a love of reading in our students!  But, I take a broad view of literacy, and to me, that also means equipping students, teachers, and parents with the skills and knowledge to help students find both what they need and what they're interested in.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email me. I am looking forward to assisting you in any manner. 

Useful Links & Downloads:

Destiny Discover (online catalog)

Library Resource Page

Google Apps for Educators

Google Apps for Students

AR

Tech Ticket

Dewey Classification

Internet Safety

Book Trailers

Follett Shelf (e-books)

Overdrive Media (e-books)


 

Copyright Resources:

Copyright Library of Congress

Copyright US gov't

Copyright Law Tutorial

Social Studies Resources:

PLC Map Collection

Portal to Texas History

Texas Handbook Online

Texas Parks and Wildlife

LBJ Library

White House

Smithsonian

National Geographic

Library of Congress (LOC)

Eyewitness History

Hippocampus

 

 

 

 

Web 2.0 Resources

Edmodo

Animoto

Padlet (wall wisher)

Blabberize

Bookr

Shmoop

Screen Cast

Audacity

Incompetech

Image Chef

Big Huge Labs

Voki

Question Pro

Flickr Creative Commons

Creative Commons Search

Cartoon Creator

Timeline Creator 

Code

LA Resources:

Grammar Bytes

ReadKiddoRead

Scholastic Teacher Resources

Abydos

Book Series

Lexlie

Lonestar Books

Texas Bluebonnet

Reading is Fundamental

Middle Grade Book Club

 

Games:

Tangrams

Sudoku

Poptropica

FunBrain

Brainbashers

Free Rice

Sheppard Software

Statetris

Flags of the World

Virtual Pilot

Kids.gov

Sporcle

Starfall

Math Resources:

Manipulatives

WolframAlpha

Rogo Puzzles

Math.com

Math Forum

Kahn Academy

Math Cafe

Other Content:

Webmd

CATCH

JamStudio

Drawing

Stop Bullying

Science Resources:

Exploratorium

NASA

NOAA

NSTA

Paper Plate Education

Jason Project

PBS

Destiny Discover

Welcome!

Spring Branch ISD is committed to ensuring that library resources and services are a vital part of every student's continuous learning experience. The Spring Branch ISD library web pages are your center for information and research.

Please contact your campus librarian for assistance and information on resources.

Contact Information:

John Martin, Teacher Librarian

john.martin@springbranchisd.com

713-251-3727