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Ishizuka, Kathy – School Library Journal, 2011
In this article, "School Library Journal's" ("SLJ") advisors talk about book apps for kids. They discuss what they like, what one should look for in discerning the best for kids and teens, and where this all might be headed.
Descriptors: Computer Software, Programming, Handheld Devices, Books
School Library Journal, 2009
The Notable Children's Videos, Recordings, and Great Interactive Software for Kids lists are compiled annually by committees of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA). This article presents the lists for 2009 that were released in January during the ALA Midwinter Meeting in…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Computer Software, Professional Associations, Library Services
Hastings, Jeffrey – School Library Journal, 2009
When asked to weigh in on what might be the next best thing in educational technology, the author scanned the horizon for the next gizmo or software advance that would eventually grow legs, rise up, and utterly transform the library profession. But what he saw was more about evolution than revolution. Sure, Windows Vista will become Windows 7, USB…
Descriptors: Technology Planning, Computer Software, Computers, Libraries
Schneider, Karen – School Library Journal, 2008
Open source software has become a catchword in libraryland. Yet many remain unclear about open source's benefits--or even what it is. So what is open source software (OSS)? It's software that is free in every sense of the word: free to download, free to use, and free to view or modify. Most OSS is distributed on the Web and one doesn't need to…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Internet, Libraries, Online Catalogs
Braun, Linda W. – School Library Journal, 2010
HomeworkNYC Apps is a suite of tools designed to provide around-the-clock help to the estimated 1.3 million children and teens served by the libraries of New York City. Aimed at being a one-stop shop for all things homework related, the HomeworkNYC website offers access to library catalogs and databases, browsable subject guides, and even…
Descriptors: Homework, Teacher Education Programs, Young Adults, Libraries
Harris, Christopher – School Library Journal, 2008
The digital age has freed information from the restrictive hierarchies of traditional cataloging methods, notably Dewey. Although libraries still deal with the challenge of physical books, online content is a different matter. Thanks to the unregulated, grassroots cataloging effort known as tagging, the Web presents a glorious chaos of…
Descriptors: Internet, Cataloging, Libraries, Classification
Kroski, Ellyssa – School Library Journal, 2008
A widget displays Web content from external sources and can be embedded into a blog, social network, or other Web page, or downloaded to one's desktop. With widgets--sometimes referred to as gadgets--one can insert video into a blog post, display slideshows on MySpace, get the weather delivered to his mobile device, drag-and-drop his Netflix queue…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Internet, Web Sites, Access to Information
Curry, Ann; Haycock, Ken – School Library Journal, 2001
Discusses results of a survey questionnaire of public and school libraries that investigated the use of Internet filtering software. Considers filter alternatives; reasons for filtering or not filtering; brand names; satisfaction with site blocking; satisfaction with the decision to install filter software; and guidelines for considering filters.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Guidelines, Internet, Library Surveys
Miller, Marilyn L.; Moran, Barbara – School Library Journal, 1987
Summarizes expenditures for public and private school libraries throughout the United States during 1985-86, looking at such factors as funding sources; collection size and materials; expenditures per student; school level and region; media center staff and salaries; electronic technology; and level of media coordination (individual schools versus…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Aid
Murphy, Catherine – School Library Journal, 1988
Discusses areas to be considered in planning for an automated system for a school library including standards; networking; hardware; cost; order of conversion; retrospective conversion; non-print bibliographic records; vendor reputation; integration with school management software; and subject access. Microcomputer integrated systems,…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Learning Resources Centers
Sandlian, Pam – School Library Journal, 1995
Describes a project at the Denver Public Library (Colorado) called "Kid's Catalog" that involved creating a child-oriented online catalog with a graphical user interface. The catalog's software is designed to search, make cognitive links, and present a list of materials. Research was conducted at the library and three elementary schools…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software, Elementary Education
School Library Journal, 1984
This 5-article section provides an annotated bibliography of 39 books about computer technology; describes peripheral equipment essential for building computer systems; suggests an approach to software evaluation and selection; describes the implementation of a computer program for elementary/secondary students and teachers; and reviews 34…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Computer Software
Bell, Anita C. – School Library Journal, 1992
Describes the development of a term paper resource center in public libraries that supports school assignments. A cooperative effort between the public library and school library is discussed, a topic file with appropriate resources listed is described, instructions for writing outlines and bibliographies are suggested, and provision of software…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Learning Resources Centers, Library Cooperation, Library Services
Prestebak, Jane; Wightman, Konnie – School Library Journal, 2000
Describes the results of a survey of school librarians that investigated satisfaction with their selection of library automation systems. Discusses purchasing decisions; networking; Web-based systems; user friendliness; efficiency and usability; vendor integrity; technical support; training; documentation; authority control; links to Internet…
Descriptors: Authority Control (Information), Computer Networks, Computer Selection, Computer Software
Miller, Marilyn L.; Shontz, Marilyn L. – School Library Journal, 1997
Comparing 1994 and 1996, the eighth biennial survey of school libraries found median expenditures for books unchanged; audiovisuals, periodicals, microforms, and CD-ROM expenditures down; and software, local area network, and Internet expenditures up. The report also examines the extent of collaboration between library media specialists and…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Books, Budgets, Comparative Analysis
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