What is the MOBOCES Media Library?
The Media Library is an extensive collection of physical and digital resources maintained by the MOBOCES Media Services (CIS) that can enrich classroom instruction for both teachers and students. The library has been organized into both streaming resources and resources available to borrow. These can be explored using the links in the navigation area on the left side of this page. Resources can be checked out or instantly accessed using our catalog media4u.
Yes, we would love to have you visit us and browse the collection. You may also check out available items and take them with you. We are open 12 months, Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. We are located in Oneida on the 2nd floor of the Costello Building. Click here for directions.
In media4u you can create one or more Favorite Lists to save items. This quick video below illustrates the process.
Yes, it makes our heart sing if we can purchase an item that you have suggested. We look for materials that are able to be shared, will be of interest to other educators, and that support the curriculum. Please be as specific as possible so that we don't get the wrong thing. When we purchase materials at your suggestion, you are notified so that you can be first to borrow them. It's our way of saying thank you for your input!
Email suggestions to Cathi Brewer, cbrewer@moboces.org.
What is my role as the CIS Media Library Building Contact?
For more detailed information please download the pdf document below.
All educators in the component districts of Madison-Oneida BOCES are eligible to borrow and stream resources from the MOBOCES Media Library. If you need an account for the catalog/media4u email mrmedia@moboces.org, or call 315-361-5665.
If possible extend the item to give yourself more time to search for it. If you are still unable to locate it please contact us. We will notify your building principal to help. If the item is not returned, the school district will eventually be billed for a replacement.
| Resource Type | Initial Period | Maximum Period |
|---|---|---|
| Audiobooks | 20 school days | 30 school days |
| Big Book Kit | 10 school days | 20 school days |
| Book & Doll Kit | 10 school days | 20 school days |
| Books by Quantity | 20 school days | 30 school days |
| Compact Disc | 10 school days | 20 school days |
| DVD/VHS Tape | 10 school days | 20 school days |
| Equipment | 20 school days | 30 school days |
| STEAM Kits, Games, all other Kits | 10 school days | 25 school days |
| Adaptive Toys | 20 school days | 30 school days |
| Sheet Music | 1 semester | Call 315-361-5665 |
Yes, all students have access to only the streaming resources provided through the Media Catalog. Students can access the streaming resources using the Streaming media4u portal page. They will choose their building and use the building password. Ask your school librarian for your building's Streaming media4u portal password or email mrmedia@moboces.org.
From the My Account menu click My Checked Out Items. Click the checkbox next to the item or items you would like to extend. Click the Extend Selected Items button.
You would only want to do this if you are a Building Coordinator and have the ability to order using that person's Media Catalog account. If you use your own account to checkout items for someone else and they are lost or not returned on time you are then responsible. This could hinder your ability to receive your own ordered items from the catalog.
If you are the Building Coordinator it is quite simple to order for someone else. In your own account you simply add the requested items to your cart. On the My Cart screen you will see a drop down box labeled Schedule For:. From the drop down menu you can choose to schedule for anyone in your building. The items will then be checked out to their Media Catalog account rather than yours. The quick video below illustrates the process.
