KMHS Media staff have been busy during the past year genrefying our fiction collection to improve your experience browsing the library shelves.  Ms. Garrett did another great job planning the Media Center genre displays and Dr. Bryan reorganized the Destiny Discover book search to support online browsing of our collection by popular genres or topics.

We hope you will visit us soon in the Media Center or online at ManeMedia.info to find the next book you will love!  

Take a look at Online Presentation Tools & Digital Makerspaces on ManeMedia.info’s Technology page.  We link to multiple options that are available online, for free, that can be used to produce presentations, websites, brochures, videos, crossword puzzles, online exercises, rap, beats and more.  Using digital options for producing your project or presentation materials will help you to strengthen technology skills required for college and careers, and it may save you money because all of the resources that we recommend are free!  KMH media center staff members can provide support if you have questions about any of the resources listed on ManeMedia.info.

​Don’t miss it!  Ms. Garrett’s creative BHM display features ten of many notable black men and women who have made significant contributions to American history and culture.  Stop by the media center to see who you recognize and learn about those you don’t.  Next to each featured contributor you will find a biography or other books connecting their life to our history and culture.  The media center shelves have a variety of books available that highlight many other blacks who have made outstanding contributions to society.  Search the catalog and eBook collections on ManeMedia.info, or stop by the media center for help finding the right book for you.

​If you register for self-service password resets, you can reset your password for your Office 365 account, which automatically syncs the new password with your CTLS, StudentVUE and other related accounts.  View CCSD’s instructional videos for detailed instructions on registering for passsword resets and steps for using the new self-service password option.   

​Once you have completed registration for password resets, you will be able to change your password anytime.  After you reset your password you will need to enter the new password into all Cobb sites or apps requiring your Office 365 password.  If you prefer assistance with a password reset from Media Center staff, please complete the tech help form on www.ManeMedia.info/help.  For additional information about KMHS/Cobb accounts, see www.ManeMedia.info/accounts. 

Are you looking for a fun way to enjoy books and make friends? A book club is a fantastic place to talk about what you love, get recommendations for new reads, and create connections. Cobb Public Library's High School Virtual Book Club will focus on the joy of reading instead of having each member read the same book. Everyone is different and you should have the right to choose what you want to read!  

Each month the group will pick a genre they would like to read before the next meeting. The High School Book Club will be the first Wednesday of the month at 4:30pm.  Find more information and the link to join the Google Meet session on www.cobbcounty.org/library/events/high-school-book-club-virtual. 

Students and staff may use the CCSDWireless network for free internet access on their personal devices!  To get started at school follow the 3 basic steps below, or start at home for quick access when you arrive on campus.  Click the image to access the district page with additional help.

​Troubleshooting

• In a browser go to cert.cobbk12.org and download the appropriate security certificate for your device.
• Under the FAQs for your device find the video that shows you how to install and trust the SSL Certificate.  (If applicable, the video link is usually under the second bullet.)

View our quick guide for book catalog search options, login, and hold procedures.  Find additional leisure reading and listening resources on ManeMedia.info. 

Go to ManeMedia.info and select KMHS Accounts Info under More to find links and login information for accessing the following and other resources for students and parents.  The KMHS/Cobb Accounts Info link, under More for Students, will also lead you to details about various types of accounts used at KMHS, including:

• CTLS 
• grades in StudentVue or ParentVue
• Office 365 
• MyPayments Plus
• Clever

The image below shows you where to access accounts information on the media center website, or you can access the page directly at the following address: www.ManeMedia.info/accounts. 

You will never be bored if you have a book that interests you.  Fortunately, we all have access to an abundant collection of eBooks and audiobooks that we can download for free.  Use Library PASS to access collections from Cobb Public Libraries or explore other options listed in the Leisure Reading and Listening section of ManeMedia.info.  If you are looking for books to help you learn about a topic of interest try searching the eBook Collections under the research area of ManeMedia.info. 

Use this unexpected quiet time to read, reflect, and relate!  Non-fiction and fiction books help us learn when we take time to reflect.  A novel may help you relate to people living in a different environment or those with perspectives or character traits you have not previously considered.  Informational texts enhance learning even more when you think about how the presented material relates to concepts that you already understand.  

Use your spare time to read or listen to books so you will return to school with strengthened literacy skills and new insights.  Let me know if I can assist you with accessing resources linked from ManeMedia.info. 

Supporting a Culture of Learning and Student Success,
Dr. Bryan

Whether you enjoy reading informative magazine articles or just swiping through to look at pictures, the Cobb County Public Library eMagazine collection is sure to have a publication that will match your interests.  Students can use their student number to set up an account providing free access to over 100 eMagazine titles available on smart phones, tablets, or computers.  Both current and past issues are available; once you download an issue it is yours to keep, and it may be viewed offline.  We recommend that you checkout and download a magazine while on Wi-Fi to avoid consuming costly mobile data.  View our one page quick reference list of eMagazines offered through CCPL, and then search for the magazine of your choice in the CCPL’s eMagazine database.  For assistance using Cobb’s eMagazine collection contact Cobb County Public Library support at (770) 528-2326, or email contactus@cobbcat.org.  

For easy access to CCPL’s eMagazines, and other leisure reading and listening options, scroll to the bottom of the ManeMedia.info homepage.

Take free SAT and PSAT practice tests, by using your student ID, as the library card number, to create an account for LearningExpress.  Enter SAT or PSAT in the LearningExpress search box to explore the various options.  This resource is available through our partnership with the Cobb Public Library System.  If you are not logged into a school computer when you initiate the process you will need your Library PASS credentials to get started.  Call CPLS customer support at 770-528-2326 for assistance.  

School Closure Hours: 9am-11pm
​Get help with math homework, writing essays, and more with free, personalized, assistance from TutorATL.org.  Use your Library PASS credentials for access to the services funded by the Cobb Library System.  See the attached flyer for more information, then stop by the KMH Media Center or call CCPL customer support at 770-528-2326 for assistance setting up your free TutorALT account.  

Hopefully we will all return to KMHS following our digital learning days and you will not have seen anyone you know suffering from symptoms of the coronavirus.  If you are wondering why schools are closed the graph below explains how slowing the spread of the virus will help to keep the number of people who will likely need treatment within a range that our society can manage.  Read “Flattening the Curve for COVID-19: What Does It Mean and How Can You Help?” for a detailed explanation and to understand the importance of our community taking this serious measure.  To learn more about the current coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19 search MedlinePlus.gov for reliable articles from medical professionals.  You can help reduce the spread by learning how to protect yourself and others. 

Interested in the Data?
See The Georgia Department of Health website for data about COVID-19 throughout our state, or Emory University's site for an analysis of COVID-19 cases in Cobb.  Harvard Global Health Institute's interactive map provides key metrics to determine the severity of the spread of COVID-19 in every county in the United States; it is recommended that the data be checked by those considering visiting other areas.

Need help creating a list of sources in MLA or APA format?  MyBib will do much of the work for you.  See the intro guide on ManeMedia.info to get started.  Look under Formatting Research… where you will find more info about MyBib and other guidance for writing research papers.

A Gallup poll reports library visits in 2019 outpaced visits to movie theaters and live sporting events.  Stop by the KM Library Learning Commons to see why libraries are a popular destination.  Explore what we’ve added to our space since the beginning of the semester, such as the exercycle by the tall table (health benefit), adjustable height tables on wheels by the soft seating, and headphones by the audiobooks.  Sign-in on the computer as you enter and make yourself comfortable while you work or relax, libraries are great for both!

Look through other ManeMedia Info Blog posts to discover more about the many resources we have for leisure and learning...

Wherever you are you can use your favorite internet connected device to enjoy free ebooks, audiobooks, or emagazines.

For popular books you may have to place a hold. To see titles currently available, look for settings to display only the books that are available now.  For example, in SORA click preferences and change Available Books from Everything to Available Books.  

KMHS students have a variety of places to find free ebooks, audiobooks, or emagazines.  Start your search in the Leisure Reading section of ManeMedia.info and relax with a book or magazine during the semester break.

​Happy Holidays!

Visit the KMHS Media Center during your lunch block on Tuesday, October 22, to meet Teen Librarian Kristin Gwin, from North Cobb Regional Library.  She will share information with you about what this beautiful new facility has to offer.  Learn about features of the NCRL’s great makerspace, such as a sewing machine, soapmaking classes and more.  Ms. Gwin will also be able to provide information about the library’s free, personalized, online tutoring service and other electronic resources that you may use and enjoy without even visiting the library.  

Learn how to back up and restore your world or move it to another computer.  School computer updates may cause the loss of the data files that store your Minecraft world.  Visit the Media Center during lunch on Tuesday, October 8, to learn how to preserve the world that you have built.  You will also have the opportunity to meet with Mrs. Crosby, Global Minecraft Mentor, who will explain how you may get more competitive while you play Minecraft, by participating in a Global Challenge.  

See the comments section for follow up information and a link from Mrs. Crosby.

The Cobb County Public Library System provides an easy method for all Cobb County students to access the public library system's digital resources!  Login information and direct links to some of CCPL’s most popular electronic resources appear on ManeMedia.info’s Library PASS page.  Discover resources for learning technology or a foreign language, read today’s Atlanta Journal Constitution, or enjoy multiple options for leisure reading and listening.  Explore CobbCat.org Research & Resources to find more, items pictured below are under Downloads or Databases & Electronic Resources.  Stop by the KMH Media Center for assistance logging in or using any of the CCPL digital resources.

As we enter the final weeks of the semester, an increasing number of students find the need for support with creating Works Cited or Reference pages and formatting in-text citations for formal research papers.  The media center has the support resources that can help improve the quality of students’ work.  Join us at our first Lunchtime Leisure Learning session for a quick overview of the resources that we have available to support formatting for formal research papers.  

Drop by the KM Media Center during any lunch block on Thursday, April 18 for a brief intro to our favorite sources for supporting MLA and APA citation formatting.  We will focus on MyBib.com, a new citation generator produced on an open-source platform, as a replacement for what has been lost following disappointing changes to EasyBib.  We will also provide quick overviews of other formatting support resources linked from ManeMedia.info.  Sessions will follow an open format, allowing you to come and go at the time that works for you.  Stop by at your convenience between 11:45am-1:45pm and find Dr. Bryan by the large screen monitor.  You will have an opportunity to ask questions about citation formatting and actively engage with our resources.  Sign in to MyBib.com on a library computer, or your own device, and complete a quick activity for a treat!  Food is not permitted in the media center, so please eat your lunch before or after you drop-in.    

​This session is open to all members of the KMHS community: students, staff and parents.  Parents who are interested in attending should register in advance to be on the admission list in the front office. 

All KMHS’s library resources are still accessible by visiting ManeMedia.info or selecting Library Resources under Resources on the school website.  We merged existing ManeMedia.info content with the new format of the updated Kennesaw Mountain High website.  Navigation links that previously appeared on a bar at the top of ManeMedia.info are now located on the left side of each page; other than that, the content is arranged in the same sections as on the original version of our media center website. 

We think we found everything that needed to be redirected to our new .aspx web pages, but we know it is likely that we missed something.  Please report any links that lead from one of our new .aspx web pages to the old .htlml files, or any links that are otherwise misdirected or broken.  If you are the first to report a specific problem*, we will offer you a treat the next time you stop by the media center.

​*View previously reported problem links