Teacher Services
The MidPointe Library System provides many services and materials to support classroom teachers, home school parents and other caregivers.
In addition to a varied collection of library materials, we offer Teacher Collections (request here), tours and visits, and professional resources. Additionally, computers, free wi-fi and other electronic products are available.
Teacher Collections
Library staff will select a collection of age/grade appropriate materials on a specific topic for use in your classroom. To request this service, you must have a valid Teacher Card and work within the MidPointe Library System service area. Find a form to request a teacher collection here.
Library Tours
We welcome visits and offer tours to daycares, schools and home schooling families. Staff may provide a storytime, building tour, and instruction on the library catalog. Call your local branch to schedule your group’s tour.
Teacher Cards
To complement school and home curriculums the MidPointe Library System offers a special card to home and school educators. Teachers and home school parents may apply for this card at any location.
Who is eligible for a Teacher Card?
- Teachers at public or private schools.
- Head preschool and day care teachers.
- Home educators.
- State certified day care providers.
What are the benefits?
- Materials can be checked out for 6 weeks rather than 3 weeks.
- Up to 100 items can be checked out at once.
- Materials can be renewed once.
- Your teacher card can be used at all MidPointe locations.
- Educators teaching within the MidPointe Library System service area may request Teacher Collections.
What are the responsibilities?
- Teachers are responsible for their own cards.
- You will be charged for damaged items.
- Materials more than 21 days late are considered lost, and you will be charged the cost of the item.
- Fees exceeding $50 for lost or damaged material are subject to referral to collection agency action.
How do I get a Teacher Card?
- You can apply for a Teacher Card at any MidPointe location.
- You will need photo identification and proof of your current address.
- You will need another piece of identification to verify current teaching status.
Examples of acceptable identification would include the following:- Identification badges with job title and school year
- Letter from administrator, principal, or director
- Paycheck stub or home school letter of exemption
What can I check out?
- Books
- Magazines
- DVDs
- Wonderbooks & Vox Books
Can I place holds on materials?
- You may place holds in the Library and through our website, www.MidPointeLibrary.org.
- Holds placed using your Teacher Card must be checked out on your Teacher Card.
- Holds placed using your personal card must be checked out on your personal card.
- 50 holds are permitted at any one time.
Does my card expire?
- Teacher Cards expire annually on August 1.
- To renew a card, current educator verification is again required, and both your teacher and personal cards must be in good standing.
Please keep in mind:
- Because our collections are limited in some subjects, the Library may limit the number of books checked out to ensure that information about a particular subject is available for other borrowers.
- The Library is pleased to offer this special service to area educators and asks your cooperation by returning materials on time and in good condition.
- Please note, items checked out on a Teacher Card are not applicable for auto renewal.
