E203: What Is Your School Library’s Virtual Presence?
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Dr. Holly Weimar,
Associate Professor/Chair, Department of Library Science,
Sam Houston State University Library Science Department Dr. Karin Perry,
Assistant Professor, Library Science Department,
Sam Houston State University
With a greater number of students, parents, and teachers participating in the virtual world, where does the school library’s virtual presence land? Weimar and Perry share information regarding David Loertscher’s Virtual Learning Commons, along with examples of current practic- es among school libraries. Come hear suggestions and recommendations for how to improve the status of the school library’s virtual presence and discuss and share your own ideas and current practices. The takeaways from this presentation include school library and librarian advocacy; a vision for how the school library supports student learning and collaboration in the virtual environment; and ideas for implementing and improving your library’s virtual presence.
