Abstract

Explores the academic environment of a total information system for school libraries based on the idea of a digital intranet. Discusses safety; customization; the core library collection; curriculum-specific collections; access to short-term resources; Internet access; personalized features; search engines; equity issues; and staffing. (LRW)

Citation

Loertscher, D. (2003). The Digital School Library: A World-Wide Development and a Fascinating Challenge. Teacher Librarian, 30(5), 14-24. Retrieved August 12, 2022 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/96999/.

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Keywords

• Access to Information
• Electronic Libraries
• Elementary Secondary Education
• individual differences
• information systems
• internet
• Library Collections
• Library Personnel
• School Libraries
• Search Engines