Sierra
Welcome school library staff! As a school library worker, please use these resources to ensure you are taking full advantage of the services and tools your library's membership in PrairieCat offers. Not only are there several benefits of membership in PrairieCat, there are several responsibilities that are unique to school libraries.
School Year Checklist
There are several steps you will need to complete before the beginning and before the end of each school year to ensure that your library is set up properly both for the school year and for the summer. Follow this checklist to ensure a smooth start and a smooth ending!
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| School Year Checklist 2025 (pdf 258.81 KB) | 258.81 KB |
New School Librarian Checklist
Communication
- Created and/or updated by info on L2 (Library Directory & Learning Calendar)
- Explored the PrairieCat website using individual L2 account logins for full access
- Subscribed to the PrairieCat monthly newsletter
- Subscribed to the PrairieCat school and news mailing list
PrairieCat Tools
- Know how to submit a PrairieCat help desk ticket
- Know how to log in to Sierra and the public catalog Vega Discover
- Verified that Net Support Notify is installed on library workstations
PrairieCat Training
- Know my library's PrairieCat membership level and membership responsibilities
- Created a TalentLMS account for online PrairieCat training
- Reviewed PrairieCat Policies and Procedures
- Verified a staff person at my library is Item Entry Certified / or prepared to complete the Certification within 6 months
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