After accepting any security certificates, you will be taken to the SPPS Library page.  Click on the "Multicultural Resource Center" link on the lower right hand side of the page, then the catalog tab, and search away!

Please note that all items are not yet cataloged.  Many of the artifacts available for check out have not yet been entered into the catalog.  Please call or email the MRC for information on these uncataloged resources.

How to Search the MRC Catalog:

1. Click on:  http://mylibrary.spps.org 
2. Click Yes accepting the certificate on the Security Alert box (you may not get this message).
3. Click on Multicultural Resource Center on lower right side of page under the District Media Center heading.
4. Click on Yes, accepting the certificate on the Security Alert box (you may not get this message).
5. The screen opens to the Library Welcome page.  Click on the Catalog tab.  To search the catalog, fill in your subject, title, or keyword in the search screen and click on the appropriate search button.
6. You can learn more about the title and availability by clicking on Details.
7. When you find a title you are interested in, click on the Add to this List at the right side of the instructional item entry.
8. When all items are selected, go to the icon labeled Resource Lists on the left side of the page and click on My List and View to review the items you would like to check out.
   

How to Checkout an MRC Resource:

1. Click on Printable and print out and bring into MRC or, to use the delivery service, copy and paste your list into an e-mail message and send to mrc@spps.org.  Your name, school and phone number must be included in the e-mail.
2. Please know that all items are not currently in the catalog. If you are interested in other items, please mention this in your email, along with the topic of study and staff will get back to you as to whether there are additional items available.
3. MRC staff will reply with information about item availability. Materials will be delivered to the designated point in your district on the next scheduled delivery. Check with your district contact person to find out if you need to pick up the items or if they will be delivered by your district mail service.  SPPS staff may have items delivered via school mail or the storehouse.
   
4. Materials may be checked out for a two-week period. Check out may be extended for two additional six-week check out periods, unless there is a wait list for the item. Trunks should be reserved. Call ahead to 651-487-7312.
5. The Multicultural Resource Center will keep track of items checked out and contact the patron and/or building principal if items are not returned on schedule.