Library - Sharon Middle

Welcome to the SMS Library from Dr. Cathy Collins, Library Media Specialist

Happy Fall, SMS Students!

Looking for a good book to read? Check out the SMS Library Newsletter linked to our SMS Library website as well as recommendations listed here. As always, send me a Schoology message to let me know about any new books or digital resources you would like to see in our library. Students may visit the library throughout the school day with permission from their teachers and a Smart Pass. Warmly, Dr. Collins

Nationally Recognized Library Media Specialist and Author

Phone (781) 784-1560 ext 6404

Email: ccollins@sharonschools.net

Library Services Menu and Noodle Tools Info

Menu of Library Services

Online Tools for Teaching and Learning

AI for Educators: Time Saving Tips

Professional Development Library

AASL Learning Standards

NoodleTools -the platform we use to support the research process. Create citations, notecards and more. Log-in with your school Google account.

Looking for a good book? Try these!

Helpful Links

Books

SMS Catalog
- Destiny Library Catalog
Sora (instructions)
- Sora (audiobooks and eBooks)
- SORA log in
Public Library
- Sharon Public Library
- Boston Public Library eCard

Databases and Encyclopedias

CultureGrams
Encyclopedia Britannica
Gale Databases

Student Book Reviews

SMS Library Newsletter

2026 Mass Book Award Winners: Middle Grade

Read Around the World Challenge

How many of the SMS library books on the list can you read by last day of school? Click the image above to start your journey around the world through books!

Booklist: UN Sustainable Development Goals

Choose a UN Sustainable Development Goal from the Menu: books related to that SDG will appear. See Dr. Collins in the library to check out the book that interests you. Thank you, Martha Bongiorno! Note to students: to access full book descriptions, click on the book image, then click on the left back arrow to switch SORA settings to "Sharon Public Schools" and search for the title.

SMS Library Mission Statement

The Sharon School Library Program Mission is to teach 21st Century digital literacy skills while being fully integrated into and supportive of the district curriculum, the ISTE Standards, and the AASL Standards.