Media Center

The media center plays a crucial role in fostering a love of reading, promoting literacy, and enhancing research skills. The library is often seen as a hub for learning, creativity, and exploration, designed to cater to the diverse needs of young adolescents as they transition from elementary to high school. I hope to create an atmosphere where students enjoy visiting, comfortable to ask questions, and just enjoy the time to read for pleasure!

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Meet Mrs. Burrow

Hello! My name is Kate Burrow, and I am the Southside Middle school media specialist. I have taught for 14 years, and this is my first year as a media specialist. I am so excited for this opportunity to instill a love for reading! 

I graduated from UCA in 2009 with my Bachelor’s Degree and completed my Master’s in Library Media in 2017. I am happily married to my husband Tyler Burrow who who is an engineer technician for White River Solutions. We have two beautiful girls, Addie Jane (11 years old) and Evelyn Kate (6 years old). We enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling for Addie's travel softball team, exercising, going to the lake, and binge watching Netflix series. 

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Get Epic! is a popular digital reading platform designed for children aged 12 and under. It offers a vast collection of high-quality, educational eBooks, audiobooks, learning videos, and quizzes to help kids engage with reading in a fun and interactive way. Launched in 2013, Get Epic! has become a valuable resource for both teachers and parents, supporting literacy development by providing access to over 40,000 books and other learning resources.

https://www.getepic.com/

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 Discover is an innovative library management system designed by Follett to streamline how students and educators access educational resources, both physical and digital. It’s part of the larger Follett Destiny Library Manager, providing a user-friendly interface that allows students to search and discover books, eBooks, audiobooks, databases, and other digital materials from one convenient platform. Widely used in K-12 schools, Destiny Discover is a key tool for empowering students with easy access to school library resources, supporting literacy, research, and learning in a modern educational environment. 

https://search.follettsoftware.com/metasearch/ui/100441