1. Integrated library system http://library.cps.k12.il.us Support Join the Google Group: CPSSOAR@Googlegroups.com View the FAQ: http://cpssoar.wikispaces.com/SOAR+Users Department of Libraries and Information Services in Instructional Tools and Technology 773.553.6210

2. Integrated library system http://library.cps.k12.il.us TIPS: Adding an item 1. Search first by ISBN. 2. No match? Enter an OTF. 3. Be sure to format the ISBN correctly: 9781935543527 NOT: 978-1-935543-52-7 NOT: 13:978-1-935543-52-7 NOT: 139781935543527 Department of Libraries and Information Services in Instructional Tools and Technology 773.553.6210

3. Integrated library system http://library.cps.k12.il.us TIPS: Searching by Lexiles and Fountas and Pinnell levels 1. Lexile search: 700 AND Lexile Or 7xx AND Lexile 2. F and P search: S AND Fountas & Pinnell Or S AND Guided Reading Department of Libraries and Information Services in Instructional Tools and Technology 773.553.6210

4. Integrated library system http://library.cps.k12.il.us REVIEW: Scheduling Reports 1. Steps on wiki FAQ http://cpssoar.wikispaces.com/SOAR+Users 2. Direct URL for reports: http://library.cps.k12.il.us/crn Department of Libraries and Information Services in Instructional Tools and Technology 773.553.6210

5. Integrated library system http://library.cps.k12.il.us REVIEW: Inventory 1. Steps on wiki FAQ http://cpssoar.wikispaces.com/SOAR+Users 2. Direct URL for reports: http://library.cps.k12.il.us/rti (RTI = real time inventory) Department of Libraries and Information Services in Instructional Tools and Technology 773.553.6210

6. Integrated library system http://library.cps.k12.il.us Access the SOAR PAC (Public Access Catalog) for your school at library.cps.k12.il.us. 1. Select your school name from the alphabetic directory. 2. Start searching the LS2PAC, Classic PAC, or Kids’ PAC directly from the school’s portal page. 3. Or, use the links across the bottom of the page (in figure 2) to go directly to the Kids (left) or LS2 PAC (right). Department of Libraries and Information Services in Instructional Tools and Technology 773.553.6210

7. Integrated library system http://library.cps.k12.il.us Access the SOAR PAC (Public Access Catalog) for your school at library.cps.k12.il.us. 1. Select your school name from the alphabetic directory. 2. Start searching the LS2PAC, Classic PAC, or Kids’ PAC directly from the school’s portal page. 3. Or, use the links across the bottom of the page (in figure 2) to go directly to the Kids (left) or LS2 PAC (right). Department of Libraries and Information Services in Instructional Tools and Technology 773.553.6210

8. Integrated library system http://library.cps.k12.il.us Discover, read, and synthesize print and electronic books and resources. Search by subject, reading level, and more. This example returns all books about sharks with a Lexile in the 400s. Try searching “Fountas & Pinnell AND M” to return all titles with the level M. Login to save work, share resources, review books and access subscription databases such as Gale, Britannica, and Newsbank. Read more than 7,000 eBooks provided by the Dept. of Libraries for all CPS schools. Save searches or create lists of selected resources. Searches and lists can be shared on websites, blogs, and through emails via an RSS feed. Teachers and students can tag, review and rate books for other students. Department of Libraries and Information Services in Instructional Tools and Technology 773.553.6210

9. Integrated library system http://library.cps.k12.il.us Preview NEW LS2PAC Department of Libraries and Information Services in Instructional Tools and Technology 773.553.6210

10. Integrated library system http://library.cps.k12.il.us Preview NEW LS2PAC Department of Libraries and Information Services in Instructional Tools and Technology 773.553.6210

11. Integrated library system http://library.cps.k12.il.us Preview NEW LS2PAC Department of Libraries and Information Services in Instructional Tools and Technology 773.553.6210

12. Integrated library system http://library.cps.k12.il.us Preview NEW LS2KIDS Department of Libraries and Information Services in Instructional Tools and Technology 773.553.6210

13. Integrated library system http://library.cps.k12.il.us Preview NEW LS2KIDS Department of Libraries and Information Services in Instructional Tools and Technology 773.553.6210