Maintaining a Virtual Presence for the School Library


 

Workshop date: June 27, 2019, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

Outcome: Library media specialists will be able to design a library webpage featuring key information about the school library program, resources, and services.
Indicator(s):  Library media specialists will maintain a school library webpage linked to the school website in order to share key information with all members of their school community.

 

Session PowerPoint

 

A. Why have a Virtual Presence for your School Library?

 

  • Promote the library and services- post hours, contact info/social media, services available, links to major resources ...

  • Connect to the school community - Having a link from the school's main webpage will allow librarians and library programs to be visible to the school community. 

 

B. Archiving PbWorks Content

 

 

C. Creating a Layout for Library Webpages in School Messenger

 

 

D. Next Steps

  • Discontinue use of Library wiki now; archive anything you want for future reference. 
  • Use Schoology to stage instructional resources.
  • Work with school Webmaster to add or revise Library page(s) on School Website; Library should have it's own tab or tile (not just attached to your name in Staff Directory).
  • Destiny changes coming: 
    • Simple "webpage" within the OPAC, with WYSIWYG editor and curation tool. 

AASL Standards Framework for School Librarians

School librarians demonstrate the importance of personal, social,

and intellectual networks by:

1. Modeling the use of a variety of communication tools and resources

 

The school library encourages

participation in a diverse learning

community to create and

share information by:

providing both online and physical

space for the sharing and

dissemination of ideas and information.

 

Future Ready Framework