Library Media Websites


Below are a  list of categories that should be considered when creating a website for school media centers.

About the Library
Staff
Hours
Circulation Policy:  Overdue Books
Philosophy/Mission Statement/Goals
Instructional Program
 
 

The Collection
List and describe the different resources available in the media center.
Fiction
Non-Fiction (Include Dewey Decimal Subjects)
Biographies
Reference Section (Include the different references available:  encyclopedias, almanacs, atlas, dictionaries)
Special Collections (Include foreign languages, audio, video, websites)
Computer Resources (Include what programs and resources are available on the networked computers)

Announcements
Current Events  & Attractions
Books Fairs
Guest Speakers
Current Classroom Assignments or Projects

Online Resources
Provide information on resources that are available to students at home
Online Encyclopedias
Online Magazines
Electronic Databases
Provide some search strategies or links to tutorials

Internet Links
List of links that may be helpful to students listed by subjects
Search Engine Links
Links to Public Library or County Web Page
 

Book lists
Summer Reading Lists
Newbery Medal Winners
Maryland black-eyed Susan Lists
Kids Pick -Favorite & Popular Books Nominated By Students
List by Reading Level or Genre