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James Hubert Blake Media Center

Instructional Support

 

For collaboration and instructional support stop by the media center or contact Anita Thomas

What your media specialist can do for you:

  • Collaboration on research projects and technology integration with databases, apps and other web tools.
  • Books and other materials needed for instruction
  • Online pathfinders/resource guides dedicated to your lesson
  • Information literacy lessons (Common Sense Media)
  • Feel free to request anything else, and we'll see if we can make it happen!

Visitation and Use

Staff: To schedule a class, small group or use of the space, click the link below. 

You will be prompted to login. 

MCPS.org email

PW:  bengals

Click here to reserve time in the MC

Laminating And Poster Printer

Printing: Color and black and white printing is available from all computers in the media center. 

Laminating:  Available daily.  Items to be laminated can be dropped off in the media center. 

Poster Printing:  Available upon reasonable request. Please keep in mind that we cannot print large posters with dark colored backgrounds.   Click here to submit your request. 

Available Sizes:

Borrowing Materials

There is no limit on the on the amount of items for staff check out.  Browse for resources through our Destiny Catalog or you can request materials by contacting the MC Staff.

Instructional Videos

Instructional DVD's are located in the workroom and are available for staff check out.  

Always verify if a film is approved by MCPS for instructional use. Click below to search the Database of Accountable Evaluations (DAE):

For more information please read: Best Practices for Instructional Film Use

Instructional Video Streaming Services

Classroom Video On Demand 

Learn360

Click here for Login Credentials

Professional Resources

Click on the picture to access our complete list of databases

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Professional eBooks

Professional Development eBooks can be 

accessed through Sora. 

Click on the image to get started.