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Why subscribe to online resources instead of using the free Internet? |
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Accurate, reliable information selected by experts |
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Text at levels that students can read |
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Resources not available on the Internet |
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Continual review so that recommended web sites are appropriate and up-to-date |
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Why do we need the MDK12 Digital Library? |
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Supports learning at school and at home |
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Equal access across the districts and schools |
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Quality of information |
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Economy of statewide purchase |
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May I download or print articles from the MDK12 Digital Library? |
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Yes, users may download or print content for educational use. |
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How can I learn how to use the MDK12 Digital Library? |
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Use the help topics and tutorials available on the SIRS web sites (listed above) |
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Contact your school library media specialist for help and more information |
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How can I show my support for continued funding of the
MDK12 Digital Library? |
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Share your comments |
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How can I access the MDK12 Digital Library? |
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Go to the following web sites (links to the left):
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School Access: No username or password required |
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Home Access: User name and password required. Contact your local school library media specialist |
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What is available in the MDK12 Digital Library? |
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Information to support Social Studies, Science, Government,
Health, Arts, Humanities, and MORE! |
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Magazine articles |
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What’s in the news |
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Primary documents |
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Dictionaries |
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Photographs |
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Maps, charts, and graphs |
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Biographies |
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Web links |
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Who provides these resources? |
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A partnership of all 24 Maryland school districts and more than 100 participating nonpublic schools |
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Funding provided by a No Child Left Behind grant |
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May I download or print articles from the MDK12 Digital Library? |
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Yes, users may download or print content for educational use. |
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