Content

Content

Now that you have explored other librarians' web pages, you are ready to consider what information to include on your home page.
Focus the content toward the intended users of the home page which are usually students and teachers.
Keep in mind that your library's home page is a work in progress and the content will evolve depending on the needs of your students and faculty.
Focus your efforts on the basics and strive for quality!

Suggested Content

General information about your library -- hours, staff, procedures
E-mail contact
Links to web sites for students and staff
Links to subscription databases
Online reference desk for e-mail questions
Pathfinders for student research
News about your library
Research skills guides including web evaluation and citation style sheets
Links to the school and district home page
Links to public library's home page
Information about new materials

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Examples of Content

Teachers

Teacher Assignment Page - this is an electronic version of a pathfinder

Collection Development - locate exemplary sites for teacher assignments and post them as subject links or hotlists
Cinnaminson High School

Professional Development - Your library home page can become a virtual professional development center by offering online courses that teachers can use to enhance their knowledge and hone their technology skills. These courses should be geared to what teachers need to know to integrate technology into their lessons. They can be organized as how-to-manuals and provide links to resources.
Web Development Workshop - Joyce Valenza of Springfield High School Library
Teaching with Primary Sources - Debbie Abilock of Nueva High School Library
Internet Basics for Educators - Linda Bertland at Stetson Middle School Library

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