Whether you need help in the classroom or you are looking for new ways to connect your students to vetted resources, our team can help! Our books and online resources can be used by teachers, media specialists, homeschooling families or those in educator roles in childcare.
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Educator Cards
Teachers and media specialists who are employed in schools that pay the Burlington County dedicated library tax may apply for an educator card (this excludes Moorestown, Mount Laurel and Willingboro). This type of membership works like a personal membership but allows you to keep your school items on a separate account.
Media Specialists who are employed in schools in participating communities are eligible to borrow up to 200 items for use in the library/media center.
For schools that do not employ a media specialist, the school’s administrative team may designate an employee to manage this type of account. As these items are loaned to the school, not to the employee, the school district is responsible for lost or damaged materials.
The cards must be renewed annually upon proof of continued employment and a letter from the school principal or superintendent.
What to expect:
- When your completed application is submitted, we will email your library card number within 48 hours.
- Your library card will be sent to your employer via the U.S. Postal Service within five business days.
- You can use your new card number immediately to place holds on library materials, access online learning and research resources, and download library eBooks.
- Be prepared to provide school credentials, such as a recent pay stub, to verify your eligibility.
Tools & Resources For Your Classroom or to Connect Your Students to Learning
From subject-specific online resources that help your students research vetted and reliable sources of information to tools that you can use to download and use as teaching tools, our A-Z list has you covered. If you need help, be sure to contact a librarian who can help you locate information or connect you to a resource.
Classroom Kits
Our Classroom Kit are designed for your classroom needs. These multi-copy and themed kits are readily available at your request. Each kit contains a variety of materials suitable for a specific grade level. Submit your Classroom Kit request using the form below and you will be contacted by a BCLS staff member when your form has been received.
- Kits may be borrowed by educators, school librarians and homeschool families in Burlington County, excluding schools in Moorestown, Mount Laurel, and Willingboro.
- You must have an active library card to utilize the service.
- You will be notified within 3 to 4 days that the kit is ready for pickup at the library of your choice. Kits are available for check out at select library locations.
- If the kit is unavailable, you will be notified by staff and your name will be placed on a reserve list. A kit listed online does not mean it is available at the time of the request.
- Kits may be borrowed for six weeks and cannot be renewed, but borrowing time may be extended if there is no waitlist for that kit. One kit may can be checked out at a time.
- Please note there is a $1.00 fine each day the kit is late.
Classroom Assistant
With the Classroom Assistant you can request a variety of library resources to supplement the classroom curriculum and assist students with research and learning. Simply fill out the form below.
- You must submit your request at least 2 weeks before the materials are needed. Requests submitted with less than 2 weeks cannot be guaranteed.
- Once your request has been submitted library staff will create a package of project specific resources.
- Each package will contain books and electronic resources.
- Library staff will notify you when your package is available for pickup or emailed in the case of electronic resources.
- When you are done using the items, simply return all circulating materials to the nearest library location.
A library card is required in order to check out materials and access online resources. The Classroom Assistant is only available to educators and librarians who teach in Burlington County schools excluding schools in Moorestown, Mount Laurel and Willingboro.
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