Hi Pamela,
A major argument for automating a library no matter how small is that
when you do you are teaching transferrable information-seeking skills or
information literacy location skills using technology. These are the
same skills students should be using when searching the Web or when they
go to a larger public library or move on to high school or college.
These skills are now becoming essential when accessing Govt sites
especially with egovernance and the push to place all information and
service delivery online. In other words these are essential skills
citizens need to cope in the 21st century. Using an automated catalogue
means they learn their skills in an information-seeking context - ie.
best practice teaching-learning pedagogy.
There are automated systems available that are free or very low cost.
Some we use in WA (large and small) can be found here -
http://www.det.wa.edu.au/education/cmis/cat/mrr.htm
:)
BC
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Barbara Combes, Lecturer
School of Computer and Information Science Edith Cowan University, Perth
Western Australia
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From: School Library Media & Network Communications
[mailto:LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Pamela Burke
Sent: Wednesday, 18 March 2009 2:07 AM
To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: [LM_NET] arguments for automation
I am meeting today with my district IT committee to discuss a project
I'm spearheading to automate some of the other libraries in my district
(mine has been automated since before I arrived). We have very, very
small schools and it's occurred to me that I might have a very different
perspective on automation than non-librarians. I think it's crucial, but
then again, I'm a librarian. What do non-librarians think?
So, besides time-saving, what are the best automation arguments you can
think of? I'd like to focus on student impact. Of course, learning how
to use an online catalog is a big library skill, any help articulating
that would be much appreciated.
Thank so much for your last minute help.
Pamela Burke
Librarian, Marlboro School
Marlboro, VT 05344
http://marlboroschool.net
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