Library Services
The Library Center is a resource hub for teachers and students to access digital resources, tools, regalia and materials for effective instruction and learning.
Library Services
Hours:
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Closed for 1 hour lunch and major holidays
(209) 381-6640 | media@mcoe.org
Digital Resources
https://portal.mcoe.org
Please visit our FAQ page on the Portal for more information on additional online resources available, including databases purchased by the state library.
California Streaming/CalSnap - CaliforniaStreaming provides a comprehensive collection of videos, audio, and images from the best producers across the country and selected by CA educators. Our integrated search brings high-quality resources from select partners, allowing users to access licensed content, state purchased databases and open education resources in one search.
Scholastic GO - Scholastic Go! provides access to online encyclopedias for all ages from elementary school through adult. This database incorporates Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia and is published by Scholastic Library Publishing.
PebbleGo/NEXT -Specifically designed to meet the needs of young researchers, PebbleGo databases support literacy and build a foundation for a lifetime of learning. Each database features expertly-leveled text and navigation specifically designed for your beginning researchers. Enriched with spoken-word audio, text highlighting and audio/video media, PebbleGo builds a foundation of research skills for every learner. Available to elementary school sites only.
Mystery Science - Mystery Science is designed to be easy prep: lessons just need simple materials that are usually on hand in classrooms, or can easily be found at grocery or discount stores. Lessons in spanish available.
Media Center/Library
The Media Center/Library consists of physical and visual items for educators to use in their classroom. We have migrated over to Destiny Library to make it easier for teachers to reserve items online. Booking items is now simpler than ever! You can also e-mail media@mcoe.org or call ahead for pick up (a two hour lead time would be appreciated). Login to Destiny with your Google account to place holds or reservations.
For library items checked out through Insignia online: each district/site has a designated delivery day for weekly delivery. Deliveries are completed by the MCOE Warehouse staff. Please email media@mcoe.org to coordinated pick-up of items. You can also designate that you want to pick-up items any day of the week when booking your items online.
Learning Resource Display Center
(LRDC)
The Learning Resource Display Center (LRDC) serves as a center to publicly view K-8 California state adopted instructional materials. The LRDC is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m, and closed during lunch and holidays.
Teacher and student editions are available in J building for viewing and cannot be loaned out. Digital editions and ancillary material is not available.
Coordinator, Library Services and ELA/ELD
Phone: (209) 381- 5908
Fax: (209) 381- 6774
LaRae Demorest
Learning Resources Specialist
Phone: (209) 381-6630
Fax: (209) 381-6774
Physical Address:
MCOE Main Complex, Building J1
632 W 13th Street
Merced, CA 95341
Library Services is part of the California County Educational Technology Consortium (CCETC) that provides California Streaming.