I'd be vigorously fighting the idea of blocking any search engine. All offer
features that can bring up quality data not accessed
through databases. They are tools for research and like any tool, need practice and
some instruction to get the best use out of
them.
Now consider; how much training and how expert are the NetTrekker selectors; how
often updated, what selection criteria are
implemented, and what is review policy for sites in that database.
I think with some trust, focused practice, training on authoritativeness and
usability, a clear selection rubric, our kids can do a
fine job selecting needed resources. Process, not product; Teach, not block.
Robert Eiffert, Librarian
Pacific Middle School, Vancouver WA
Pac.egreen.wednet.edu/library
Beiffert at egreen wednet edu
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Walkup, Linda wrote:
> My boss said she talked with a district that purchased NetTrekker/Pinpoint
> combination, then blocked access to Google. It forced the students to use
> the library resources first (print and paid databases).
>
> (I read in the archives about NetTrekker, and I'm wondering who their
> competition is.)
>
> This was a novel idea to me, as I can't imagine my life without Google; but
> then, I can't imagine my life without Ebsco's Professional Resources
> database either!
>
> So here's my question. How would this impact your library, if the students
> couldn't just go to a search engine like Google or Yahooligans. What if they
> had to ask you instead of Ask Jeeves?
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
> Linda Walkup
>
> District Resource Teacher/Trainer
>
> Tulsa Public Schools
>
> Tulsa Oklahoma
>
> walkuli@tulsaschools.org <mailto:walkuli@tulsaschools.org>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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