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How do I add library media resources to a school or library webpage?


Adding links to access the LS2 PAC and other online resources to your school library page is a vital step to ensuring your school community can easily access your library resources and materials.

The following instructions can be used to add the resource to your school or library website.


LS2 PAC

This will allow webpage visitors to search your school libraryʻs public access catalog of books and other materials.


How do I provide a direct URL to my school’s catalog in LS2 PAC?

Step 1:  Download the LS2 PAC graphic.

              


Step 2:  Create a link using the following base URL. https://library.k12.hi.us:8070/?config=default  

Step 3:  REPLACE the word "default" in the URL with the three (3) digit school number

              Example: 101 representing the LS2 PAC configuration for Ala Wai Elementary would look like https://library.k12.hi.us:8070/?config=101

Step 4:  Create a shortcut or set the workstation “home” using the modified URL in step 2.


LS2 Kids PAC

This will allow webpage visitors to browse your school library catalog of books and other materials through a visual interface.


How do I provide a direct URL to my school’s catalog in LS2 Kids PAC?

Step 1:  Download the LS2 Kids PAC graphic, Scout.


Step 2:  Create a link using the following URL. https://library.k12.hi.us:8070/kids/?config=default

Step 3:  REPLACE the word "default" in the URL the three (3) digit school number

              Example: 101 representing the LS2 Kids configuration for Ala Wai Elementary would look like https://library.k12.hi.us:8070/kids/?config=101

Step 4:  Create a shortcut or set the workstation “home” using the modified URL in step 2.


LS2 PAC  Search Box

How do I add the LS2 PAC search box to my library or school website?


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Step 1:  Copy and paste the html code below: 
<form action="https://library.k12.hi.us:8070">  <label>Search the Catalog</label>  <input type="text" name="term">  <input type="hidden" name="section" value="search">  <input type="hidden" name="config" value="YOUR SCHOOL CODE HERE">  <input type="submit" value="Search"> </form> 

Step 2:  Replace the “YOUR SCHOOL CODE HERE” configuration as outlined above with the school’s three (3) digit school code.  The code is only needed once on each page if you would like to add the search box on a websites.



LS2 Kids PAC Search Box

How do I add the LS2 Kids PAC search box to my library or school website?


Step 1:     Add the LS2 Kids PAC Search Box code to the website.
<form action="https://library.k12.hi.us:8070/kids"> <label>Search the Kids Catalog</label> <input type="text" name="searchString"> <input type="hidden" name="section" value="search"> <input type="hidden" name="config" value="YOUR SCHOOL CODE HERE"> <input type="submit" value="Search"> </form>

Step 2:    Replace the “YOUR SCHOOL CODE HERE” configuration as outlined above with the school’s three (3) digit school code.  The code is only needed once on each page if you would like to add the search box on a websites.

 

Sora

This will allow webpage visitors to access thousands of e-books, audiobooks, and read-alongs from a computer or other electronic device. Students sign in with their 10-digit ID number. Employees sign in with their 8-digit employee number.


How do I link my library or school website to Sora, the ebook app for kids and teachers?


Step 1:  Download the Sora graphic.

Step 2:  Add the link https://www.Soraapp.com to the graphic.


#808Reads

This will allow webpage visitors to log reading minutes and earn incentives in the statewide reading challenge.


How do I link my library or school website to #808Reads, the statewide reading challenge?


Step 1:  Download the #808Reads graphic.



Step 2:  Add the link https://www.808Reads.hidoe.us to the graphic.



Other School-Paid Resources

(World Book, Encyclopedia Britannica, Swank K-12, Buncee, etc.)


This will allow webpage visitors to access other resources that have been purchased by the school or library. Check with other educators and specialists at your school to ensure your list is comprehensive.


How do I link to other resources that are purchased by the school?


Step 1:  Find a graphic provided by the resource for download, or simply type the name of the purchased resource.

Step 2:  Add the link for each specific resource to the graphic or text box.




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