Beginning at the end of January, King County Library System (KCLS) will create special library accounts for students in the Kent School District so they may access the county’s library from school or home, on any computer or device.
After a pilot program with the Bellevue School District earlier this school year, KSD began collaborating with KCLS in November to create student accounts. The accounts will utilize each student’s school ID number preceded by the school district number, 415. Students will be able to access electronic materials, so it won’t be necessary for students to track due dates or worry about overdue fines. It will also act as a supplement to those students and families who already have a public library card. Teachers throughout the district will also be able to utilize the many resources to complement their classroom curriculum.
“We are hopeful that this partnership with the King County Library System will increase student, teacher and family access to public library resources, and help build experience and expertise utilizing resources that serve students while in school and extend beyond school for life,” said Sarah Stoddard, a KSD technology integration program specialist.
Parents who do not want their child to be included in the program or have opted out of Active Directory but would like their child to participate in this opportunity, are asked to call or visit their student’s school office.
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