Fun with Purchasing: October 2025 DER Portal News
Digital Resource Ordering
It's never too late to place an order!
School’s in session, but it’s never too late to order through MISBO! Discover our full lineup of Digital Education Resources at the link below and keep your classrooms equipped for success.
Check out our new partners!
NEWEST DER PARTNER
Third Iron, LLC
Third Iron is a leading library technology company. Its LibKey services are used by 2,000+ organizations around the world. LibKey Nomad K12 is a browser extension that supports information literacy and research skills development. Key features include: connecting students from citations found on websites to full text articles available from school and statewide resources; enabling custom messaging to appear on specific domains to assist students and guide them to quality information resources; integration with chat services to enable real-time help directly in the browser; export citations from web pages to reference managers; customization of the extension to reflect school branding.
Coffee talks
Join us for the remainder of our BrainPOP virtual series—designed just for MISBO—to inspire, inform, and give you practical ideas you can use right away. Each 30-minute session highlights a unique way to engage students and strengthen learning across subjects.
The BrainPOP Sandbox: Open Q&A and Dialogue with MISBO Teachers
October 22, 3:30–4:15 pm ET
A collaborative Q&A session blending teacher ideas, questions, and experiences. Includes live exploration of educator-selected topics, trivia, and surprises to keep it engaging. Educators can submit questions or ideas beforehand.
Register here
Vocabulary Development with BrainPOP’s Creative Tools
October 29, 3:30–4:00 pm ET
Explores BrainPOP’s Creative Coding and Make-a-Movie tools to turn vocabulary-building into an active, creative process. Students can use writing, narration, and visual storytelling to improve pronunciation, fluency, and diction while connecting deeply with key terms.
Register here
Watch Previous MISBO Coffee Talks
(For librarians, academic leaders and tech directors!)
MISBO PARTNERS HIGHLIGHTS
Discovery Education
Discovery Education's October Newsletter is here, and it’s filled with resources you can use yourself and easily pass on to your teachers. Share the newsletter as-is, or copy/paste what’s most helpful into your own school communications.
Sage
Sage is committed to helping libraries disseminate knowledge. Whether you’re looking for high-impact research or interactive resources to support student success, Sage has something to meet the needs of every library.
Browse Sage Learning Resources
ProQuest
ProQuest’s New AI Research Assistant
Discover how ProQuest’s new AI Research Assistant is transforming student research and learning. This powerful tool, available in ProQuest Central Student, helps students analyze complex documents, strengthen comprehension, and build better research skills—all while supporting responsible use of AI in education.
ProQuest Central Student Brochure
Swank
Curriculum-Aligned Movies, All in One Guide
Our Movies for Every Subject Guide highlights top movie picks organized by subject to help you quickly find the right film to support your instruction. Each title was selected to spark discussion, deepen understanding and bring your curriculum to life.
Beanstack
Spice Up Reading with Friendly Competition
Just like pumpkin spice perks up fall, a dash of healthy competition can energize your school’s reading culture and keep students coming back for more.
FUN WITH PURCHASING BLOG BY SUSAN
Avoid the Ghosts of Missed Savings with This Time-Saving Tool
by Susan Kimmel
Don’t let the ghost of missed savings haunt your school! MISBO members saved over $25,000 on average last year, and Partner Connect makes finding trusted vendors easier than ever. Save time, money, and a few scares by connecting with vetted MISBO partners in just a few clicks — your spell for smarter purchasing.
lights, Camera, Action!
MISBO's Consortium Partner Webinars Are a Must-Watch
Your inbox is packed and your checklist never seems to shrink—we get it, webinars can sometimes feel like just another thing. But MISBO Snacks & Partner Facts and MISBO Coffee Talks aren’t your average webinars. They’re part of the MISBO Consortium Partner series, designed to deliver insider knowledge, practical tips, and innovative solutions straight from our trusted partners—resources that can help your school work smarter, not harder.
Each session is concise, engaging, and created with your school in mind. From cost-saving strategies to the latest in tech and operations, these on-demand episodes are your shortcut to ideas and tools that really make a difference.
So grab your coffee (or maybe a tea if that's your vibe), press play, and let these partner-led insights inspire your next move. Because when it comes to helping your school succeed, we’re not just filling your calendar—we’re fueling your growth.
(For all MISBO members!)
(For librarians, academic leaders and tech directors!)
helpful resources
MISBO has created a quick and easy way to view your Digital Educational Resource partners! Click the image below and see which partners you may be missing out on!
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As always, we are here to help you find quality products and services at exceptional prices.
Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions, thoughts, or feedback!
