Creating Cyber Libraries: An Instructional Guide for School Library Media Specialists

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 256 pages
• Published by: Libraries Unlimited May 30, 2002
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0313320802
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0313320804
• Book Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Weighs: 14.9 ounces

From School Library Journal
A must-read for anyone considering building a cyber library. Nine chapters cover guidelines; policies to consider; Web-design issues; the use of portals; and strategies for maintaining, evaluating, and promoting a library Web site. Special-interest areas, such as providing a virtual reading room and online instruction, are also discussed in an effective manner. The chapters are efficiently organized with logical sections, and each one culminates with an annotated list of recommended Internet sites and a section of references. A comprehensive bibliography, an alphabetical list of recommended Internet sites mentioned in the text, and an index round out the volume. This title is a one-stop-shopping bonanza of wonderful, useful ideas on how to create a cyber library that will meet the information requirements of our patrons.
Beth Jones, Shelby County High School, Shelbyville, KY
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist
School libraries are no exception to the trend toward creating virtual, digital, or cyber libraries. This comprehensive, well-organized guide outlines in ten sections how to create, provide content and policies for, and maintain a cyber collection. Craver is head librarian at the National Cathedral School in Washington, D.C., and author of several books on electronic literacy and Internet sources. Sample chapters include "Using Portals," "Creating Cyber Reading Rooms," and "Promoting Cyber Libraries." Most chapters contain a list of recommended Internet sites, and all conclude with a list of references. A solid bibliography, 12 pages of links, and a thorough index complete this unique reference for school media specialists. Susan Awe
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

Reader Reviews
Creating Cyber Libraries: An Instructional Guide For School Library Media Specialists by Kathleen W. Craver (Head Librarian, National Cathedral School, Washington, D.C.) is the latest title in the outstanding "Libraries Unlimited Professional Guides in School Librarianship" series. Creating Cyber Libraries is organized into ten major sections: Cyber Library Guidelines; Cyber Library Policies; Constructing Web Libraries; Using Portals; Acquiring Fee-based Cyber Libraries; Establishing Remote Access To Subscription Resources; Creating Cyber Reading Rooms; Providing Cyber Library Instructional Services; Managing Evaluating Cyber Libraries; and Promoting Cyber Libraries. Enhanced with a six-page bibliography, a twelve-page "Links Citation List", and an extensive index, Creating Cyber Libraries is a comprehensive, "user friendly", and highly recommended text for library staff members charged with the responsibility for developing, expanding, maintaining, and updating a cyber library with its attendent and evolving technology, as well as an essential, core addition to any academic Library Science reference shelf. Comment | | (Report this)