Welcome to McMillan Junior High Library:

Home of the Marauder Readers

Welcome to the McMillan Junior High library.  The library houses 26 computer research stations, a classroom and study area, and a diverse collection tailored to the curriculum needs of the campus.

Library Media Specialist and Coordinator:  Silvia Slaten, M.Ed.

Contact Information:  Voice Mail- (972) 429-3236

Email: silvia.slaten@wylieisd.net

 

 

 

Education Background: Bachelor of Science, 1977- Tarleton State University

                                          Master of Education, 1996- Texas Tech University

                                      

Experience: 29.5 years

Library Philosophy: 

The library media program is to ensure that all patrons are effective users of ideas and information by providing intellectual and physical access to materials. The library program is to foster competence and stimulate interest in research, inquiry, and reading through meeting the needs of individual students.

Wylie ISD Library Mission Statement:

The mission of the Wylie ISD Library Media Services is to educate our patrons in information literacy with diverse ideas and materials to inspire continuous learning.

Destiny: Searching for Library Books at Home- http://Library1.wylieisd.net

Multimedia Projects for Educational Purposes -- Fair Use Guidelines

   Library Hours: 

Monday through Thursday: 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

(Wednesday- Faculty Meetings)

Friday: 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Research Links:  

EBSCO DATABASES- http://web.esc20.net/k12databases/accessk12.html

Username- wylietx

Password- pirate  (Home access available- 24/7.)

Britannica Encyclopedia On-line Access:  http://school.eb.com

Britannica Username: wylietx

Britannica Password: pirate  (Home access available- 24/7.)

FACTS on FILE- http://www.fofweb.com/subscription/

User name- wylie

Password- pirate  (Home access available- 24/7.)

INET Library- http://www.inetlibrary.com/

User name-wylieisd

Password- pirates  (Home access available- 24/7.)

Literature Links:

Classic Literature- http://www.literature.org/authors/

English Literature on the Web- http://www.lang.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~matsuoka/EngLit.html