LIBRARY INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
This service provides access to current instructional tools including print, media and remote resources, to meet the rapidly changing information needs of library patrons. Through regional planning and coordinated purchasing, the School Library System (SLS) explores partnerships with other library systems, publishers and information vendors to seek the most cost effective contracts and services. All resources are accessible to particpants online. SLS staff assists districts with training and technical assistance with electronic resources as needed. Districts may participate in one or all of the extended service levels:
Level 1 - Online Databases
The Online Database Service offers district libraries the opportunity to purchase databases at a volume discount. These online fee-based subscriptions, which can be accessed via the Internet from school or home, support the K-12 curriculum. Resources assist in linking the library media program to curriculum, modeling behavior students need to be successful in the information age. This shared service includes Web-based encyclopedias, magazines, newspapers, curriculum reference tools, and other electronic library databases.
Level 2 - Periodical Subscriptions
The Periodical Subscription service provides for regional coordination for the purchase of school library magazine subscriptions. School Library system negotiates discounted pricing with subscription providers based on volume discount.
Level 3 - Cooperative Collection Development (CCD)
The Cooperative Collection Development (CCD) service encourages collaboration and advanced planning to guarantee that library monies are spent effectively, needless duplication of resources is avoided, and collections are thoughtfully developed to support curriculum. Participating libraries identify their own collection needs annually and a CCD Committee cooperatively develops selection criteria to ensure that purchases are aligned with curriculum and meet the needs of all participants. Books become the property of the SLS CCD colleciton, but are housed in the library that recommended the purchase.
Online Databases
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