THE DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
2930 Airways Blvd. • Memphis, TN 38116 • (901) 416-2924 • Fax (901) 416-3470 • www.scsk12.org
Date:
October 19, 2016
To:
Principals
From: Dr. Teri Evans, Director
Re:
SCS Textbook Centralized Automation Implementation – PHASE 4
In May 2015, Shelby County School Board approved the purchase of a centralized library and textbook
automation program for the district. The approved vendor, Book Systems, Inc. (BSI) will provide a
library automation program (BSI Atriuum) and a centralized textbook program (BSI Booktracks) for all
schools.
BSI – Booktracks: A textbook management program is needed in order to accurately track textbooks in
all schools.
The schedule for Phase 4 – beginning October 19, 2015 is attached.
Textbook Preparation Needed from Schools:
1. Please collect and organize all textbooks in areas suitable for processing.
a. Hardback textbooks only
b. No classroom paperbacks at this time
2. Elementary books should be organized by grade level
3. Middle/High books should be organized by subject area or department
4. Textbooks should be stacked neatly face up with space between different titles.
5. Teacher Edition(s) should be on top of its appropriate textbook stack.
6. Please provide at least two (2) tables for the implementation team to use
7. Please provide one laptop per team for use during this process. The laptop will be returned to the
office at the end of each day.
If you have questions or need additional information please contact:
Margaret Montgomery, Educational Support Manager, 416-5382
Shelby County Schools offers educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, creed, age, disability, national origin, or genetic information.