An integrated platform for research and literacy. There are tools for note-taking, outlining, citation writing, document archiving/annotation, and collaborative research and writing.
Also called InfoTrac. 21 comprehensive databases with excellent resources for students and staff including Gale Testing and Education Reference Center, Litfinder, Biography in Context, and Opposing Viewpoints in Context.
Connects students, scholars, teachers, and librarians with curated collections of primary sources, expert perspectives, and reference material on essential subjects in U.S. history and government, world history, geography, and a range of multicultural and popular culture disciplines.
ProQuest offers a complete lineup of classroom- and library-focused, subscription-based research tools. Many of these education solutions offer high school content that is reading level-linked, supports 21st-century information literacy, and helps differentiate instruction across all K-12 curriculum areas.
Explore articles, images and videos, as well as biographies on a number of subjects and people. There are games, quotes, facts, current events, and news of the day.
Also called Issues and Controversies. Facts On File is an award-winning provider of research databases, eBooks, and other online reference materials for the high school, academic, and public library market. Its curriculum-based online products span core subject areas such as history, science, literature, geography, health, and more. Databases include: Issues and Controversies, Ferguson's Career Guidance Center, and Learn 360.
The aim of CultureGrams is to foster understanding and appreciation of the world's countries and peoples by creating and publishing concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural content.
TeachingBooks.net is an easy-to-use website that adds a multimedia dimension to the reading experiences of children's and young adult books. Our online database is developed and maintained to include thousands of resources about fiction and nonfiction books used in the K–12 environment, with every resource selected to encourage the integration of multimedia author and book materials into reading and library activities.
EBSCOhost is a research platform to find the information you need. It has peer reviewed content, citation help, and the ability to save your searches and results. It also has a large collection of eBooks. You can also find college prep here.
Maps101 is a web-based interactive database of teacher lesson plans, geography tools, online learning games, dynamic interactive map modules and over 4,000 viewable and printable history, thematic, reference, outline, current events and animated maps.
Teen Health & Wellness provides middle and high school students with nonjudgmental, straightforward, curricular, and self-help support. Articles are correlated to state, national, and provincial standards, including Common Core Health and Science. Topics covered include diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide, bullying, and more.
Digital Literacy is a content-driven, visually stimulating, and media-rich online digital literacy and cyber citizenship resource specifically designed for students in grades 7–12, and delivers curriculum-correlated content; promotes digital literacy and 21st-century learning skills; and offers research, report, and homework help.
Financial literacy informs and inspires learners about key economics and financial topics including entrepreneurship and career skills; money and personal finance; the role of government in financial and economic policy; trade and global economy; and market economy. Includes resources to support and reinforce classroom instruction.
Great tools and resources to help you assess your interests, identify professions that match them, and prepare for your career. Lots of advice and information articles on how to “Find a Career Path.” The site also helps you plan for your education as well, how to write a resume writing, interviewing, networking, and work place skills.
Full of relevant content on the core authors and works most studied in the high school curriculum. It includes full length videos of classic plays and films, hundreds of full text classic works, a section on how to write about literature, a section on Shakespeare, author interviews, and full text poems.
This curriculum-focused video subscription provides access to thousands of videos for all departments. It meets the specific needs of students who are preparing for college by giving them targeted content, tailored specifically to the high school level.
Media resources that include 180,000 videos, interactives, printables, audio content, and maps and flags. It includes full length videos, newsreels, audio books, music tracks, sound effects, speeches, diagrams, images, and timelines.
Usernames: Students first initial, then middle initial, then first five letters of last name followed by three zeros (usually, may be 001, etc. Please check your schedule where it is printed in the upper lefthand corner).
EXAMPLE: John Mark Anderson = jmander000@birdvilleschools.net
Passwords carry over from year to year. Brand new students (new to the district) will receive their logins via email from the district.
ANY STUDENT that has FORGOTTEN their password must have it reset by their teacher.
Library Online Catalog
Birdville Libraries District Information - Empowering Minds, Inspiring Futures
Empower every learner by providing equitable access to resources, cutting-edge technologies, and dynamic learning experiences. We partner with educators, families, and the community to foster curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of reading and literacy. Through personalized support, collaborative opportunities, and a commitment to responsible digital citizenship, we prepare students to thrive as innovative, informed, and ethical contributors in a rapidly changing world.
Our Vision
Inspire academic success and lifelong learning by:
Supporting curriculum, advancing student achievement, and promoting strong literacy growth.
Creating engaging and inclusive learning experiences that spark a love of reading.
Fostering collaboration among students, educators, families, and the community.
Meeting the unique needs of every learner with equitable access to high-interest, high-quality reading resources.
Leading in the integration of educational technology.
Teaching and modeling responsible digital citizenship.
Providing an information commons where inquiry, knowledge, literacy, innovation, and creativity thrive.
Birdville ISD library programs collaborate and partner with our city public libraries to provide access to additional programs and resources for students.
Our Birdville Portal is a single sign-on (SSO) platform for our district. It acts like a personalized dashboard where students and teachers can access all of their digital resources, apps, and files with just one login.
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.
Parents can access the Library Catalog from any campus library webpage.
The Library Catalog can also be accessed by logging into the BISD Online student portal with their student’s account.
Parents can access their student(s) Sora eBook catalog and checkout history through the BISD Online Student Portal at my.birdvilleschools.net
Log into the Portal with your student's account and click on Sora.
Battle of the Books is a district Elementary K-5 academic competition to encourage children to read and become familiar with excellent literature. Birdville elementary librarians develop a primary and intermediate list of books for students to read each year. Campuses form two teams of seven students on each team (Primary Team K-3 and Intermediate Team 4th - 5th). Students read the books and become experts. The teams practices and study until they compete in February.
How do you spell Unfair? By Carole Boston Weatherford
I fly: The Buzz about Flies and How Awesome they Are by Bridget Heos
Joan Proctor, Dragon Doctor by Patricia Valdez
Knight Owl by Christopher Dennis
The Zebra's Great Escape by Katherine Rundell
Evergreen by Matthew Cordell
Fergus and Zeke by Kate Messner
Oris & Trimble by Kate Di Camillo
Intermediate
A Place to Hang The Moon by Kate Albus
Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell
Restart by Gordon Korman
The Oldest Student by Rita Hubbard
The Story of Breathing Underwater: Dive by Chris Gall
The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead
Cress Watercress by Gregory Maguire
2025-2026 Battle of the Books Competition
Competition Date: February 26, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Location: W.G. Thomas Coliseum, 6108 Broadway Ave, Haltom City, TX 76117
MIDDLE SCHOOL (6th - 8th): Texas Star Reading
The BISD Texas Star Reading list is developed by the Birdville Middle Schools librarians (adapted from the Texas Lone Star Reading list).
The purpose of the list is to encourage students in grades 6, 7, or 8 to read and explore a variety of current high-interest, high-quality books.
The BISD Middle Schools Texas Star Reading Celebration
If students read 10 books out of the 29 options they are able to attend the Texas Star Reading luncheon with a guest author, as well as receive autographed books, a medal, a certificate, and other goodies!
See your librarian for more information and remember you can use your own interests and preferences to select which 10 you read.
Click Texas Star List below for a PDF version of the 25-26 list
All library books donated to or purchased by Birdville ISD require approval by the Birdville ISD School Board. To facilitate transparency, any books that are donated or requested for purchase will be shared for public review on this page for 30 days before each board meeting.
If you have any questions or concerns about the titles listed below, please contact the Director of Digital Learning and Library Services at kelli.montgomery@birdvilleschools.net.
Board Meetings:
October, 2025: Click the following text "Link to List" to view the APPROVED list: Link to List (posted, September 23, 2025)
November, 2025: Click the following text "Link to List" to view the PROPOSED list: Link to List (posted, October 20, 2025)
