Learning LINK
Below is a reminder of the procedures for the new Learning Link card. If you have any questions, please ask Tim, Edgar, or Nhu. (Click images to enlarge)
FAQ’s for HPL Staff
Who will receive a card?
Cards will be given to all 3rd graders at participating schools listed above (approximately 7,000+ students). This is a pilot program for the 2015-2016 school year and we hope to expand the program to ALL K-3 HISD students in the 2016-2017 school year.
How will students receive their cards?
During the launch of the NCAA “Read to the Final Four” Program at your child's school, he/she will be given a Learning Link library card. It’s set up to begin using immediately. A parent or guardian signature is not required for activation.
What are the limitations to the students?
- No laptop checkout allowed
- No gaming checkout allowed
- No ILL - Only juvenile materials allowed to be checked out (books, DVDs, CDs)
- 10 item limit - Card expires July 31, 2016. What are the special perks of this card?
- Unlimited virtual access
- In-house computer use allowed
- Holds allowed - Renewals allowed
- Card cannot be sent to collections (no fines)
- Card replaced free of charge (student needs to tell staff their name, school, and ID if they know it)
What will participating locations need to do?
Create an NCAA display that includes the provided bracket of competing schools, provided NCAA poster, suggested book list, & a fun, enticing look. Brackets will need to be updated (more to come on how this will be done) every 6 weeks as schools progress.
Who should I contact if I have more questions?
Please contact our Youth Services Advocate, Kallie Benes (832-393-1428, Kallie.benes@houstontx.gov) with any additional questions. We will be in contact with the participating libraries with more information as it becomes available.
FAQ's for Parents
Benefits of the Learning Link card?
• Access to more than 1 million books, e-books, DVDs, magazines and research materials that make up the
Houston Public Library (HPL) juvenile collection.
• Access to more than 150 electronic resources which include streaming music, videos, images, audiobooks,
and countless other subject-based websites and databases.
• FREE Wi-Fi and computer access at all 43 HPL locations.
• Access to Brainfuse, the Library’s FREE online tutoring programing for students of all ages.
• There are no fines/fees for materials checked out on your child's Learning Link Library card.
How will this card help my child?
• Stronger reading skills - the more students read, the better their comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary.
• Academic success - the more students read for fun on their own time, the higher their reading scores AND
math scores.
• Good communication skills - readers will be armed with the vocabulary they need to better communicate
with their peers, teachers, and parents.
• Critical thinking skills - readers improve their general knowledge, and more importantly, are able to spot
patterns quickly and identify solutions.
How does my child get a Learning Link card?
• During the launch of the NCAA “Read to the Final Four” Program at your child's school, he/she will be given
a Learning Link library card. It’s set up to begin using immediately. A parent or guardian signature is NOT
required for activation.
How many items may my child borrow?
• Your child may borrow up to a total of 10 juvenile items at one time for FREE. These can be print items, or audiovisual
items, including juvenile DVDs and books on CD. Your child will also have unlimited access to digital materials
with their Learning Link card, including e-books, e-audio books, and streaming video and music.
If my child loses their card, how do we replace it?
• If your child loses their Learning Link card during the 2015- 2016 school year, you can stop by the Central Library or any Neighborhood Library. Staff will verify their participation in the NCAA “Read to the Final Four” Program by asking them to verify their School ID and name of school. They will then replace the missing card with a new card. This
card will be good for the remainder of the school year. All Learning Link cards will expire July 31, 2016.
· All locations will receive Learning Link stickers to place on MY LINK cards when issuing replacements.
· New students will be issued cards by CEN, LMS staff ONLY.
How long can my child keep library materials?
• The standard loan period is three weeks. Most items may be renewed for one additional three week period. The
renewal period is calculated from the date the items are renewed. DVDs cannot be renewed. The maximum loan
period, including renewal, is six weeks.
How can I learn more?
more details on the Learning Link Library card.
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