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Supporting learning: a digital collection tale
By Kathy Talbot
Issue 124, Term 1 2023
ve years ago, the teacher librarians (TLs) embraced an added feature in our library management system (LMS) that allowed us to integrate physical and digital resources on one page. This created a one-stop-shop of databases and websites resources, combined with our catalogued items, for specialised i
School Library Spotlight: Tarneit P-9 College
By Susan Grieve
Issue 128, Term 1 2024
r reading and learning journey is a challenge we constantly work to address,’ she notes. The library adapts by offering flexible lending policies and digital resources that students can access remotely. Promoting reading and literacy Susan highlights the importance of offering a wide range of re
SCIS is more
By Ben Chadwick
Issue 97, Term 2 2016
n products? Conversely, are there ‘library’ resources that live in other locations, distributed throughout the school? Do you integrate references to digital resources into your physical collection, perhaps using QR codes? Are you defying Dewey and pulling collections out for special placement? Ge
SCIS is more
By Pru Mitchell
Issue 90, Term 3 2014
t from the resource itself These tasks apply to all forms of physical material, such as print titles, video recordings, as well as electronic and digital resources, such as, ebooks, online audio books, websites, computer software and apps. In order to have optimal effect, these tasks rely upon
SCIS is more
By Ben Chadwick
Issue 93, Term 2 2015
owse Connections online. Visit our catalogue to browse for new resources or the Special Orders page to do a quick search of recently catalogued digital resources.
CC News
By Schools Catalogue Information Service
Issue 33, Term 2 2000
formation Service (SCIS) and explains how it simplifies the cataloguing task for Teacher Librarians. The challenges of cataloguing Internet and other digital resources are also addressed. 6. Britannica.com Curriculum Corporation's website has been nominated by Britannica Online as one of 'The We
Bollards to you too: ASLA XVI Conference Report
By Nigel Paull, Wendy Smith, Kevin Gove
Issue 28, Term 1 1999
ide Web. Several sessions raised the question of whether or not to catalogue Internet sites. On the one hand, cataloguing provides control over the digital resources, as with physical resources, allowing sophisticated search strategies. But on the other hand, such structure may reduce students' le
Digital fluency vs. digital literacy
By Clint Lalonde
Issue 111, Term 4 2019
aff, with many students reporting frustration when lecturers struggle to use digital systems correctly, saying it wastes time and restricts access to digital resources. To help address this gap, organisations have begun devoting resources to increasing the digital literacy of faculty and instruct
SCIS is more
By Dr Ben Chadwick
Issue 113, Term 2 2020
cases they are stepping up to provide a vital link from the home to the school, a digital ‘common ground’ across the school community, and access to digital resources enabling continuity in learning, literacy, research and the world of the imagination. This is the silver lining we have seen during
New Zealand school libraries respond to COVID-19
By Glenys Bichan
Issue 114, Term 3 2020
s, online magazines, read-alouds and a great tab called ‘Fun and cool stuff’. Helen Muxlow, a primary school librarian, shared her wakelet of digital resources to explore from home with children. This spirit of cooperation meant we could all harness the ocean of online information available
EAL/D in school libraries
By Nicki Moore, Martin Gray
Issue 121, Term 2 2022
alist is present onsite. They are aware that they can seek advice from the librarian and learning support team related to accessing both physical and digital resources, researching across a range of search engine platforms, accessing first language resources (where available) and receive assessment
SCIS is more
By Anthony Shaw
Issue 129, Term 2 2024
more users. While I’m mentioning our free professional learning sessions, here is a plug for the three upcoming Term 2 sessions. Session 1 is ‘Free digital resources in SCIS’, which we’re running twice (Tuesday 14 May, 10:00 am AEST and Wednesday 15 May, 3:00 pm AEST). Session 2 is ‘What to do whe
The new librarian: leaders in the digital age
By Digital Promise staff
Issue 96, Term 1 2016
role non-traditionally: mentoring students one-on-one, teaching digital citizenship, and helping both teachers and students curate the vast array of digital resources available online. The year iTech opened without a teacher librarian, logs showed that students accessed the library’s digital reso
School library spotlight: The King's School Senior Library
By The King's School Library team
Issue 127, Term 4 2023
the vast world of understanding. The librarian’s primary responsibility is to curate, organise and manage the library collection, encompassing books, digital resources, journals, periodicals and multimedia materials. Beyond merely cataloguing materials, the librarian strives to create an inclusive a
School library spotlight: Chisholm Catholic College
By Monique McQueen
Issue 100, Term 1 2017
the library; resource the curriculum; collaborate with teachers; facilitate student activities; teach research skills; develop, maintain, and promote digital resources; run events; and lead the development of learning spaces in the school. How long have you worked in school libraries, and what ins
How are you using SCIS?
By Ben Chadwick
Issue 102, Term 3 2017
ords and cover images (and pay their invoices!). SCIS subscribers download records for many things other than hard-copy books. In 2016, records for digital resources constituted 12.3 per cent of downloads. Figure 1 shows the frequency of non-book downloads, with digital video, ebooks, and websites
School library spotlight: Glen Eira College
By Karys McEwen
Issue 102, Term 3 2017
nks to quirky articles and websites. We also have a number of desktops and laptops that students can use in the library, and various subscriptions to digital resources and databases, including ClickView , A to Z of World Cultures and Echo Education . Are there any current issues or challenges
CC News
By Schools Catalogue Information Service
Issue 32, Term 1 2000
a standards. We are exploring the development of a metadata support tool that would simplify the application of SCIS Subject Headings to metadata for digital resources. Trials have been underway to create SCIS catalogue records for selected Internet sites, and to enrich SCIS records with reviews or
Metadata (Part 3)
By Heather Watson
Issue 33, Term 2 2000
ct and manage access to the vast number of resources on the Internet presents a significant challenge. In addition, there are an increasing number of digital resources relevant to the schools sector including multimedia data, learning outcomes frameworks, resources for pedagogy and communication inc
Reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 26, Term 3 1998
tual legality'. Teacher & Librarian. 129, March, 1998, 1-10. The move from a dependence on printed material in schools, to an increasing reliance on digital resources. has raised a variety of copyright issues that schools need to be aware of. This article outlines the copyright that applies to CD R