Online Collections in
School Libraries
Teacher-Librarian's
Role
Evaluate information sources
unbiased
accurate
qualified expert author
depth of content
reading level
format
speed of access
appeal
navigational design
sustainability (long-term sticking power online)
cost
Decrease student anxiety & uncertainty w.r.t. research
Encourage teachers to help suggest sites
& build online collections
Organize collection by...
subject
depth of content
reading level
format
Make the library a place to go for information in the digital age
Tools for Creating
Collections
Intranet
Social Bookmarking
eg. Delicious
sharing
networking
Internet Resources
global information
current
quick
cheap
efficient
links to related content
variety of formats
interactive
enhances (not replaces) print collection
Potential for Impermanency
check often if still working
fix broken links
add new sources as discovered