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PISD Library + Parent/Guardian Partnership v2

PISD Library + Parent/Guardian Partnership

A colorful graphic of four interconnected figures, representing teamwork.Pasadena ISD school libraries are a big part of our District, serving the instructional goals of the PISD learning community and inspiring a love of reading. Every campus library provides a deep and wide variety of products and services.

Reading builds vocabulary, sparks curiosity, and lays the foundation for lifelong learning. Our libraries are vibrant learning hubs where full-time certified librarians actively engage with students—guiding them in research, fostering a love for reading, and supporting their academic growth. In collaboration with teachers, librarians help students navigate district curriculum and integrate technology into their learning journey.

Parents and guardians are also encouraged to communicate with the campus librarian and their child’s teacher about special considerations regarding library materials that have been self-selected by their student.

In accordance with state law and administrative procedures, parents or guardians may select alternative library materials for their student.

Together, we can foster a love of reading for each child.

 

On this page you will find information about: 

  • How to view titles that are in
    • Campus Library Collections
    • Classroom Library Collections
  • How to personalize the titles a student has access to in OverDrive Sora
  • How to OPT OUT of access to additional Digital Resources available to PISD Students

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    <p><span style="font-size:28px;"><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><img alt="The logo for Insignia Software featuring overlapping blue ovals and white text." src="https://files.smartsites.parentsquare.com/3699/img_pd_144646_ztbfol.png" style="float: left; margin-right: 25px; height: 121px; width: 175px;" />&nbsp;Viewing Titles in </span><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Campus Library Collections</span></strong></span></p>

    <p><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Pasadena ISD uses Insignia Software for our library automation system to manage the library catalog. This robust application allows each campus to use an online site to view titles and interact with student library accounts.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The Insignia Parent Portal allows you to view the books your child has checked out and set title personalization, in alignment with SB13. The guides below will help access and use the parent portal.</span></p>

    <p style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><img alt="A glossy blue circle button featuring a white information icon with a dot on top." src="https://files.smartsites.parentsquare.com/3699/Information Icon - blue_1789157992.png" style="margin-right: 25px; height: 30px; width: 30px; float: right;" /></span><a href="https://files.smartsites.parentsquare.com/3699/2025-aug_parent_portal.pdf" style="font-size: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">PISD Insignia Parent Portal Information (Eng/Span)</a>&nbsp;</p>