1. DIGITAL LIBRARIES
Outline based on:
Technology for the School Librarian
Theory and Practice
William O. Scheeren
Sharon Smith
April 2013

2. Characteristics of
Digital Libraries
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3. DIGITAL LIBRARIES ONLINE EDUCATION
Because of the growing
number of online
schools, there is a
growing need for digital
libraries.
The largest university
in
the country is the
University of Phoenix
which is a largely an
online university.
Digital Libraries
and Online Education
Now there are more and more online schools.

4. DIGITAL LIBRARIES TRADITIONAL LIBRARIES
 Digital Libraries are
online twenty-four
hours a day, can be
used by students, staff,
and members of the
community, and
contain texts, images,
and data that has been
digitized.
 Traditional Libraries
have books,
newspapers, and
other instructional
material provided for
students and staff to
use, but only during
regular library hours.
Digital Libraries versus Traditional
Libraries

5.  Resources supporting all of the educational
needs
 Resources to inform, motivate, or inspire
 Information literacy resources
 Resources to improve the value of the internet
 Links to other resources on the internet
Digital Contents:
General Consideration

6.  The use of full-text sites
 Tailored reference sites
 Age-appropriate sources
 Interactive sites
 Instructional interactive sites
 Locally developed material
 General Information about the school library
 Description of special programs
 Bibliographies and reading lists
 School library-developed interactive services
Digital Contents:
Specific Areas and Resources

7. Advantages
of a Digital Library
 Providing a starting point for all research
 Meeting Federal and State requirements for
adequate opportunities for all students
 Support the students receiving their schooling
online
 Provide excellent research materials for patrons
 Access to information is not dependent on the
patron being in a specific location
 School librarian is in full control of the selection
of materials

8.  Students must have a computer, PDA, or cell
phone to access
 Limited resources
 A lot of students will still use Google or other
main line resources sites
 Copyright Laws
 Obsolescence of books
 Budget – digital libraries cost more than
traditional print libraries
Disadvantages
of a Digital Library

9. Glossary Terms
 Digital Library - a collection of texts, images, or
data that has been digitized.
 Traditional Library - a conventional book,
magazine, and catalog based library.
 Online Education - education that is given and
received totally over the Internet
 Digital Contents - the digital tools at the center
of a library
 Resources - different sites and or sources used
to complete the task.

10. Glossary Terms
 Computers - devices we need to do digital
online processes.
 PDA - Personal Data Assistant
 Smart Phones - cellular phones that are used to
send and receive data.
 E- Books - electronic books
 Digitizing – the art of taking hard copy
information and making it digital

11. Discussion Question
LITERATURE
1. http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/
has summaries, context, characters,
chapter overviews, reviews and
quizzes for texts from “1984” to “The
Yellow Wallpaper,” arranged
alphabetically.
2. http://shakespeare-online.com/
offers play analysis, sonnets, plays, a
biography and a timeline.
3. http://www.poets.org/
has information about poets and a
poem-a-day to use in class.
4. http://www.luminarium.org/
has everything you could want for
British literature between 1350 and
1800, organized by period.
5. http://www.enotes.com/lit
has a searchable lesson plan
database, criticisms, study guides for
students and a section on
Shakespeare.
HISTORY
1. http://www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/History_n
2/a.html
presents hundreds of timelines categorized into
several topics.
2. http://www.factmonster.com/homework/social-
studies-world.html
homework center is full of maps, important
documents, information about population and
government structure, funny laws, timelines and
more.
3. http://www.historyguide.org/guide/guide.html
the study of history requires certain skills--skills
which are somewhat different from those used in
other disciplines.
4. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk
provides a series of free history encyclopedias.
5. http://historymatters.gmu.edu/browse/manypasts
/
contains primary documents in text, image, and
audio about the experiences of ordinary
Americans throughout U.S. history.

12. Discussion Question
MATH
1. http://www.learner.org/courses/mathillumina
ted/interactives/prim/
allows students to explore the triangle and
square numbers and how they are related.
2. http://www.mathforum.com/
offers a great deal of problems and puzzles,
online mentoring, research, team problem
solving, and collaboration.
3. http://www.mathpower.com/
provides information about basic math,
algebra, study skills, math anxiety and
learning styles
4. labyrinth.thinkport.org/www
includes intriguing math-based puzzles in
an exciting game in which students work to
find their lost pet - and save the world from
monsters!
5. http://library.thinkquest.org/2647/main.htm
includes clear explanations of mathematical
ideas with examples
GEOGRAPHY
1. http://www.scalloway.org.uk
presents various areas of geography
categorized under different topics.
2. http://www.factmonster.com/homework/soci
al-studies-world.html
homework center is full of maps,
information about population, etc.
3. http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/
635/1/
gives a mini-lesson on “The Paramedic
Method” for writing.
4. http://storybird.com/teachers/
free to sign up to use this digital storytelling
site. Includes illustrations to spark
creativity. Noted as one of the best creative
writing tools/resources for teachers.
5. http://lklivingston.tripod.com/essay/
very user-friendly site that takes students
step-by-step through the process of writing
an essay.

13. Discussion Question
ECONOMICS
1. http://www.econoclass.com/
offers many interactive games,
simulations and activities that teach you
important economics lessons while
having some fun.
2. http://www.frbsf.org/education/activities/d
recon/index.html
presents "Ask Dr. Econ," a feature that
explains difficult economic concepts.
3. http://www.ehow.com/info_7991234_activ
ity-economics-class-12th.html
offers economic lesson on stock trading,
supply and demand, offer and
counteroffer, and fantasy budget for 12th
grade students.
4. http://www.wisestockbuyer.com/learn-
about-the-stock-market-for-kids/
provides links to learn more about the
stock market including games and
simulations.
5. http://www.econoclass.com/frozen.html
game that demonstrates the advantages
of price allocation over other methods.
PSYCHOLOGY
1. http://www.ehow.com/info_7899613_interactive
-activities-high-school-psychology.html
lists activities for use in providing interactive
opportunities for students to absorb the
material.
2. http://www.ehow.com/info_7963453_ideas-
high-school-psychology-experiments.html
site provides writing prompts for
expository/informational, persuasive,
descriptive, narrative, and many other writing
types
3. http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-
resources/lesson-plans/quote-punctuation-
proofreading-minilesson-1124.html
provides basic strategies students can use
when proofreading their written work.
4. http://www.apa.org/apf/funding/psychology-
teacher-network.aspx
information on applying for High School
Psychology Teacher Network grants
5. http://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/topss/topss-
web-toolbar.aspx
toolbar with links to the relevant and practical

14. Discussion Question
JOURNALISM
1. http://www.hsj.org/About_HSJ/index.cfm?me
nu_id=3
homepage for High School Journalism
Initiative.
2. http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/22/
student-journalism-a-guide-to-rights-and-
responsibilities/
outlines students rights and responsibilities in
the area of journalism.
3. http://www.hsj.org/modules/lesson_plans/deta
il.cfm?LessonPlanId=425
provides lesson plans and activities for high
school journalism classes.
4. http://thenext26.com/the-next-26-great-
lessons/
challenges high school advisors to strengthen
journalism programs through sharing.
5. http://www.mediabistro.com/10000words/way
s-journalism-classes-are-making_b396
ideas for making journalism education
interactive with the use of twitter, blogs, and
Skype.
WRITING
1. http://www.education.com/activity/high-
school/writing/
provides an assortment of writing activities
at different ability levels.
2. http://my.hrw.com/support/hos/hostpdf/host
hsprompts.pdf
outlines students rights and responsibilities
in the area of journalism.
3. http://www.hsj.org/modules/lesson_plans/de
tail.cfm?LessonPlanId=425
provides lesson plans and activities for high
school journalism classes.
4. http://thenext26.com/the-next-26-great-
lessons/
challenges high school advisors to
strengthen journalism programs through
sharing.
5. http://www.ipl.org/div/aplus/
site provides quick tips and step-by-step
instructions for most all areas or writing,
and additional links for added information.

15. Discussion Question
Intranet or Internet for a School Digital Library
When considering the best route to take when creating a school digital library, one of the first
items of interest is whether the benefits lie with a digital library as an intranet or a digital library on the
internet. An intranet is privately owned and has only a limited number of IP addresses allowed. An intranet
behaves like the outside internet. Intranets are most often used when connecting computers within a
company or an organization. The internet, however, is a worldwide interconnection.
There are advantages for choosing to use an intranet for the digital library. An intranet is only
accessible by the certain people. With permissions and an assigned password, an intranet can still be
accessed from a location other then the school building. An intranet is extremely beneficial for
intercommunications where the organization controls access. An intranet also allows for easy access to
information without the fear of students using an unsecure means of technology. Finally, the use of an
intranet is more cost effective.
Just as there are advantages to creating the school digital library as an intranet, it comes with its
own disadvantages also. The use of an intranet requires someone assigned to design, update, and perform
the overall maintenance. In addition, there is the worry of overabundance of information on an intranet.
On the other hand, there are advantages for setting up a school digital library on the internet. The
biggest advantage for creating a school digital library on the internet is that it can be accessed by anyone,
from anywhere, at any time. The biggest disadvantage for creating a school digital library on the internet is
that is can be accessed by anyone, from anywhere, at any time.
Given the information discovered during my quest regarding intranet or internet use for a school
digital library, I would have to recommend that our school progress in the direction of creating our digital
library as an intranet. This would allow intercommunication between faculty, staff, and students within a
controlled 'online' environment. Students could still have access to research information away from the
school environment with approved access and passwords. In this way, the school has more control over
access to data and the system.

16. Summary
 This chapter looked at the comparison of digital
libraries and traditional libraries. The
implementation of digital libraries has been a
positive influence for school library programs.
Using the technological advances available
today, library media centers can reach many
more students with a plethora of resources to
gain knowledge in most any subject area.

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