My Virtual Library
Access & Usability
24/7 resources & learning
user-friendly
leads students to most useful and effective information
Design & Organization
attention grabbing
clean, engaging, NOT overstimulating
connects students to the right starting point
information organized into clear categories
Collaboration
involve the school community in updating & adding content
wikis, blogs, student collaboration
Instruction
All users must be taught to use the virtual library
and it's resources in order to be independent users
Content
easy access to a wide variety of resources
Creates Possibilities
opens windows of opportunities
encourages exploration and discovery
broadens student interests
discovery of new interests