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Toolbox for Teachers

Toolbox for Teachers is for teachers and media specialists. Learn how to best utilize the library's online resources and how to contact us to set up visits. Toolbox for Teachers was created by the SWIFT (Student Web Instruction For Teachers)* Project.

Library Cards for Teachers & Students
Any Minnesota resident can check out materials and use the Hennepin County Library’s online resources from school or home. Suburban Hennepin County residents will need a Hennepin County Library card; others can register their local card with us. Teachers can register for an organization card which can be used to check out their classroom materials. To use our online resources you will need to use your personal card.

Classroom Resources
Integrate Hennepin County Library's online resources into your classroom curriculum. You'll find subject guides, tips on evaluating websites, online tutorials, and more.

Classroom Workshops
Hennepin County librarians will visit your classroom to help teach about online research in specific subject areas. Each workshop includes a consultation with a Hennepin County Librarian, handouts for students, and advance library card registration when requested.

Professional Development
Schedule a free workshop for teachers at your school for a general introduction to TeenLinks, the library's online catalog, databases and other online reference tools. Each training includes a consultation with a Hennepin County librarian, handouts for students, and additional curricular resources.

School Visits to the Library
Would you like to bring your students to a Hennepin County Library location? Find out how to schedule a visit.

*SWIFT is a partnership between Hennepin County Library and area secondary schools dedicated to improving online research skills and promoting information literacy through classroom visits and staff development workshops.

 
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Ask a Librarian 952-847-5669
Jody Wurl 952-847-8521
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RESOURCES
 

Hennepin County Library's Education Subject Guide offers links to educational websites as well as access to subscription databases, such as Professional Collection a collection of educational journals.

TeenLinks offers homework help, book reviews, activities, and selected websites for teens who are ages 12-18.

NEW: K-12 Connection, a quarterly email newsletter providing tips on using Library resources to promote student success in school. View the current issue and sign up.


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