Technology: Unknowingly illiterate
Before today, I thought of myself as a rather ‘tech savvy’ person or at least as someone who could be if needed. However, having spent close to 12 hours trying to set up this blog, I am now revisiting...
View ArticleETL401: What are the implications of the changing information and library...
The rapid development of technology this century has opened up a world of new knowledge, ideas, resources and opinions but this wealth of information comes with challenges for all information...
View ArticleETL503: The effect of digital trends on school collections
The trends discussed in What to watch for in 2013 (Shatzkin, 2013, Idea Logical blog) have two important ramifications for school libraries: 1. Reference books are a vital part of school library...
View ArticleThe future of Teacher-Librarians
This is an interesting article on the future of teacher-librarians in primary schools....
View ArticleETL401: Database experiences
I found using the databases to be a relatively positive experience. I did a lot of research using databases in my first degree ( Law school way back in the 90s) and since then the usability of online...
View ArticleETL503 Selecting e-resources
The selection of e-resources for a school library collection poses particular challenges due to the nature of digital resources and the technology involved. It must be remembered however that the...
View ArticleETL401 Are Teacher Librarians an Endangered Species?
School librarians are not an endangered species however funding cuts to education pose a threat to the continuation of the role. To maintain relevancy, school librarians must redefine their role whilst...
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