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This session will provide the framework to begin a digital library or improve an existing one. If you have been hesitant to promote a digital library, this session will help you become more comfortable with purchasing content and curating a collection that will support learning for all students.
Learn how applications such as Sora, MackinVia, Open Ebook, and others can help increase student and teacher access to books. MackinVia consortiums make it possible for small districts to pool their resources in order to make a wide range of books available to learners. Open Ebook is a free resource that provides popular ebooks on any device browser to students from kindergarten to high school. If you are looking for something that can filter content with more management functions, Sora is for you. Pool content from various libraries to make the most of small budgets. You will also learn how you can partner with your public library to increase content in your collection without needing a big budget to do it.
Learn how pairing audiobooks and physical books can support readers, and give additional support to those learning English. Promote family literacy and support for parents who are able to
Digital libraries support all literacy objectives.
Discover the ways digital libraries can support all learners.
Student devices of all types can support digital library content.
Learn how to start a digital library with a limited budget.
• Learn about ebooks, audiobooks, hybred and other digital content. (15 min.)
• Locate areas of free and lowcost digital resources (20 min.)
* learn about public libraries with free access to digital content
* Register with Sora to view content
• How to partner with public libraries to increase access to digital content (10 min.)
* web based resources that will guide them through the process to work with their public library
• How to use digital content in libraries and classrooms to improve student access and promote inquiry. (10 min.)
• Questions and comments (5 min.)
Bass, William and Shannon McClintock Miller, "Leading from the Library: Help Your School Community Thrive in the Digital Age." 2019
Schu, John, "The Gift of Story: Esploring the Affective Side of the Reading Life" 2022
Moss, Barbara and Terrell A. Young, "Independent Reading: Creating Lifelong Readers."
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