1. Things to Consider...
1.1. Keep it Relevant to Curriculum
1.2. Communicate with Teacher-Librarians Everywhere! (Through a Teacher-Librarian Ning)
2. Web 2.0 Tools
2.1. A New Way to Access Information
2.1.1. Pageflakes
2.1.2. KidBlog
2.1.3. Classroom 2.0
2.1.4. Library Thing
2.1.4.1. Catologue your personal collection of books online and connect with people who read the same thing
2.1.5. Creating 2.0 Subject Guides
2.1.6. Teens Podcasting at Your Library
3. Click on the arrows for more information!
4. Use PageFlake or similar website to link information all in the same place...about...
4.1. Weather / Snow Days
4.2. School Board initiatives/information
4.3. School Events
5. Access information from anywhere with a password
6. User-friendly ways to search collections
7. Possible Roadblocks?
7.1. Budget
7.1.1. This could be a possible issue. Keep administration on board and aware of your plans and how they will positively work towards the goals of the school. Having them on side is vital to making the virtual space the best it can be!
7.2. Time Constraints
7.2.1. Make your virtual library possible by working together with other staff members. This 'virtual' space does not have to be wholly about the library but could be a hub for the school and as such a responsibility shouldered by many.
7.3. Having a Curriculum Map
7.3.1. Virtual library success stories happen when " the choice of platform is based on sound instructional goals, extending and improving already exemplary teaching practices." (Kirkland, paragraph 9). By continuing to collaborate with others and set curriculum-related goals that are supported by enriching and engaging technology lead the way to success.
8. Resources
8.1. Diverse Collections
8.1.1. Online Encyclopaedias
8.1.2. E-books, audio books
8.1.3. Streamed video collections