A Wimsical Library
Wilson Wims Elementary School
Frequently Asked Questions for WIMS Staff
What is the media specialist's role in planning and teaching?
How many books can I check out?
What is the check out process?
What can I use for a listening center?
When can my students check out books?
What do I do when I have a technology problem?
Where do I find passwords for online resources?
Where do I get log ins for my students?
When do I get log ins for new students?
What is the media specialist's role in planning and teaching?
The media specialist collaborates with teams to implement information literacy standards and indicators from all areas of study. She attends team meetings, participates in collaborative planning, helps teams with resources and/or technology, and co-teaches lessons with teachers.
How do I find a book?
You can access our catalog by clicking here. Find and click on Wilson Wims ES, then click on the catalog tab. Type in a keyword, title, or author in the field to see if we have what you need.
How many books can I check out?
There is no limit for teachers. We just ask that when you are done with the book(s), return them as soon as possible. Please be mindful when you let other teachers borrow the books you checked out to prevent lost books.
What is the check out process?
You can find your books and bring them to the circulation desk for check out. If no one is there, please put your name on a sticky note and leave the books at the desk and the media staff can check them out for you. If it’s an emergency and you need the book asap, please write your name and the barcode numbers found on the back of the book on a sticky note and leave the sticky note on the circulation desk. Lastly, if you have a list of books you need, you can email the list to Mrs. Hall or Mrs. Smith 48 hours before you need them, and one of them will pull and check the books out for you.
What can I use for a listening center?
You can check out Playaways. Playaways can be found in the media center office. Some Playaways include books, while some do not. They require batteries, which are provided by media center staff. You will need to supply the headphones. If more than one student is using the Playaway, you can get headphone splitters from the media center staff.
When can my students check out books?
There is open book exchange for students, which mean teachers can send down groups of 1-5 students to the media center to check out books throughout the day.
Do we have headphones?
We do not have headphones for classrooms. However, we do have a class set of headphones that teachers can check out for specific lessons and then returned them same or next day.
What do I do when I have a technology problem?
Please let Mrs. Hall know by sending her an email or sending a note to the media center explaining the problem. If available, she will troubleshoot the issue. Otherwise a HelpDesk ticket can be placed.
Where do I find passwords for online resources?
The file of usernames and passwords were shared with you in Google Drive. As long as you are logged in with your .net email, you can access the Doc here. If you need help, please email Mrs. Hall.
Where do I get log ins for my students?
Log ins are available on your bookmarks bar in a folder called MCPS Resources. Click the link for Passwords by Homeroom. If you need help, please email Mrs. Hall.
When do I get log ins for new students?
Log ins are created/transferred within 2-3 days of the student coming to Wims. Check the log in/password database in MCPS Resources.
When can I use the laminator?
The laminator can be used when you need it...just turn it on 15 minutes before you need it and put a sticky note on the laminator with your name and time you will return. Only staff can use the laminator.