Library
Oceanside Public Library Access to OUSD Students
OUSD students can check out materials from the Oceanside Public Library simply by using their school ID number!! As long the student knows their school ID number they can check out books, magazines, audiobooks, DVDs, e-books and more from any Oceanside Public Library! Plus, there are no overdue fines for ages 0-17 years old!
School ID Number = Library Card Number PIN: 1234
Use the Libby App or Hoopla App to check-out e-books and audiobooks from the Oceanside Public Library. View the flyers below to learn how to download the apps and set-up your account!
New look for your school library!
Before and After of Front Conversation Area
Before and After of Collaboration Area
New Conversation Area in the back of the Library.
Having fun in the library!!!
New Library Books--come check them out!
Contact and Hours
Library Media Technician
Kathleen Luft
Jefferson Middle School Phone
760-966-4700
Library Hours
8:00am - 2:00pm
How to Check-out a Library Book
During virtual learning please use the online options on Destiny Discover. Destiny Discover can be accessed through the student RapidID portal by selecting the Destiny tile.
Watch the brief video: How to Use Destiny Discover . The topics covered are:
- How to place HOLD on library book.
- How to renew your library books.
- How to view your check-outs.
- How to search for a book.
- How to review/star a book.
Students must return any overdue library books and pay any unpaid lost library book fines before they check out a library book.
If you have a question about your library record please see Mrs. Luft in the library.
Textbooks
Please see Mrs. Luft to check-out your school textbooks. All students take home 4 textbooks for home use and then return them at the end of year.
Student Aeries Portal
If you need help accessing your student portal please see Mrs. Luft in the library.
Online Resources
In this section students can access online databases that can be used for school and research purposes.
ONLINE DATABASE: Britannica
username: ousd
password: oceanside
Use Britannica as the go-to site for learning! This database provides thousands of up-to-date, curated, and curriculum-relevant articles, images, videos, clips, primary sources, maps and resource tools.
ONLINE DATABASE: TeachingBooks.net
username: oside
password: teachingbooksk12
Use TeachingBooks.net to find relevant book resources; author interviews, clips and videos; and literary connections.
ONLINE DATABASE: ProQuest
username: WelcomeUSD1!
password: WelcomeUSD1!
