Beth Thomsett-Scott

We have one question: Where are your teacher and students getting virtual reference services 24/7/365 over and above what they think Google does for them? The public library? A consortium? The state library? A national source? If the answer is not known or is under discussion, this book provides a number of ideas written by different authors to help. We also advocate that teacher librarians use Google Sites, or some other web or wiki tool where classroom teachers and teacher librarians are in the same virtual room with learners and everyone in that room shares and helps everyone else. And, of course, you are there as the resident information and technology advisor. The closer virtual reference is to the actual kid or teacher and integrated into a real learning experience, the more effective it will be.… (mais)