Tech Card Info

Custom-designed for teachers, faculty and staff serving community students in our local schools -- welcome to Bentonville Public Library's Tech Card program.  The educational resources identified on our Student Portal are free to access with a BPL Tech Card!

Instructional Videos

 Informational Documents

 FAQs

  • What is the BPL Tech Card program?

    A library program that promotes digital and information literacy skills, directing users to reputable resources for academic success. Tech Cards can be used during classroom lessons, independent study or project work at home.

  • Where do I get my BPL Tech Card?

    NEW for 2020! For Bentonville Schools - students will use their school-assigned ID#.

    For other schools & agencies - cards are distributed through school librarians, teachers and/or at school orientation events.

    For College, a select number of cards are issued for the Adult Education Center.

  • Can students use the BPL Tech Card at home?

    Absolutely! In fact, we encourage students to use their cards at home for assistance with project work. Students can also access downloadable materials, such as eBooks, audiobooks, music and more with their Tech Cards.

  • How do students access resources?

    Students can access Bentonville Public Library resources on our Student Portal.  

    Enter the 9-digit student ID (Bentonville Schools) or 14-digit Tech Card barcode number and generic PIN (1234), when required.

    NOTE: Traveler resources may require city, zip code and telephone number. Please use school's telephone number during class sessions.

  • What is the PIN?

    1234 

  • What if the student wants to use the BPL Tech Card at home?

    Access is available 24/7 from any internet connection.

  • What if library cards are lost?  

    Contact BPL.

  • Can students check out materials from BPL?  

    Tech cards are not for borrowing physical materials. Library cards are free to Benton County residents, and BPS staff, with valid proof of identification & residency.  

  • Who do I contact for assistance?

    For questions or additional information, please Connect With Us through our contact form. 

 School Roll Out Schedule

 2014-2015: Year 1 (2 schools)

  • Bright Field Middle
  • Fulbright Junior High

 2015-2016: Year 2 (11 schools)

  • Apple Glen Elementary
  • Lincoln Junior High
  • Mary Mae Jones Elementary
  • Old High Middle
  • RE Baker Elementary
  • Ruth Hale Barker Middle
  • Thomas Jefferson Elementary
  • Washington Junior High
  • Willowbrook Elementary

 2016-2017: Year 3 (19 schools)

  • Ardis Ann Middle
  • Bentonville High
  • Bentonville High West
  • Centerton Gamble Elementary
  • Central Park Elementary
  • Cooper Elementary
  • Elm Tree Elementary
  • Sugar Creek Elementary

 2017-2018: Year 4 (21 schools)

  • Creekside Middle
  • Osage Creek Elementary
  • Thaden School

 2018-2019: Year 5 (25 schools and institutions)

  • Benton County Juvenile Detention Center
  • Haas Hall Academy
  • Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter
  • Northwest Arkansas Community College

 2019-2020: Year 6 (25 schools and institutions)

 2020-2021: Year 7 (25 schools and institutions)

  • Grimsley Junior High

Special thanks to Bright Field Middle School and Fulbright Junior High School serving as test schools for the fall 2014 launch of BPL's Tech Card program.

 Funding the Program

Digital resources are supported by the Bentonville Public Library and the Arkansas State Library.

  • BPL's investment is valued at more than $78,000 annually.  
  • The State Library's Traveler database project is funded through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and is valued at over $844,000 annually.

BPL's Tech Card program is implemented in partnership with the Bentonville Public Schools.

Sponsorships and grants to the Bentonville Library Foundation have helped fund BPL's Tech Card program, including support from the Walmart ROC Team and the Walmart Foundation’ Volunteerism Always Pays (VAP) program.

 About Traveler

Some Traveler resources may require users to enter a city, zip code and telephone number.  To promote consistency with students, teachers may wish to use the school's telephone number during class sessions.  

The Arkansas Traveler Database project is made possible by a grant from U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Arkansas State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act.