03.+School+Library+Websites


 * Castilleja School Library.** “Castilleja School Library.”//Castilleja School Library//. 2012. Web. .

I found this website by a simple Google search—it seems everyone loves it! I am joining that bandwagon; the website is well organized and full of valuable content. Not only can I use this website as an example for a website I could create, but I can utilize their “cool stuff” link for my own professional development. The only weakness I could think of for this website is that Castilleja School’s curriculum might not match my own, so it may not always be a good fit as a resource.

“NEISD Library Services.” **//North East Independent School District//**. North East Independent School District, 2009. Web. .

I found this website because this school was named one of AASL’s National Library Programs of 2011. I looked into their website, and I really liked it. It has information organized by audience, which is something I had learned was useful in the corporate world. It includes their catalog, fair use guidelines, teacher resources, book recommendations, and their mission, among other things. It is dynamic and well organized. I think this website could serve as a great website when I’m building my own, but I also think it’s easy to be pulled away from the library’s page because it’s so well integrated into the district website.


 * North Elementary.** "North School Library." North Elementary, 2012. Web. .

The North Elementary School’s Library is managed by Carl Harvey, who not only came to our class, but is the current AASL president. Because he is such a leader in the field, I thought it would be worth looking into his website. I like how well organized it is and how students can access relevant content by clicking on their grade level. This website also includes content for other school librarians, which could be useful for my professional development. The biggest weakness, in my opinion, is that the catalog isn’t more obvious.