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Web Resources for Children's Librarians

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Prerequisites 

Basic Windows® skills. Experience using a graphical browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer.

Course description

Examine the latest electronic tools to help your young library patrons. Connect with an online group of professionals facing the same challenges.

Why take this course?

Where do you find the best Web resources for children of different ages? How can you best help children do their own internet searches? Would an "instant" community of supportive colleagues to help solve Internet-related issues be helpful?

What you will learn

You will learn how to identify the best Web-based resources for children, and expand your collection of career-enhancing Web tools.

Topics covered include

  • E-mail-based discussion groups for children's librarians
  • The best Web sites for children who want to do their own research
  • Where children (and adults) can find experts to answer e-mail questions
  • Sites that help librarians meet their work needs

Follow up courses

Course details

Course: I 120

Duration: 1/2 Day

Fee:

Members:   112.00
Non-Members:   160.00

Instructor: