Library Management in Small Schools
Online information resources add value to education. The good news is that every state government in the Southwestern Union provides high-quality resources to residents, libraries, and schools for no additional expense to overstretched school budgets! Our five state libraries leverage state and federal funds to bring parity of information access to all residents.
- Teachers gain access to additional classroom resources such as videos, magazines, newspapers, and books, plus many options for their own continuing education.
- Students seeking to grow beyond the textbook find explanations and resources optimized for their intellectual level.
- Administrators get training materials, updates, and best practices. Underserved audiences gain material designed for their background and language.
Mediated access: Credible content delivered by major vendors include subscriptions to Encyclopedia Britannica, EBSCOhost, ProQuest, Gale, Mango Languages, and Pronunciator, among others.
Research databases and guides:
- Individuals – access granted via geolocation on computer or mobile devices
- Schools and libraries – register with the state library for direct access
Research databases and guides:
- Individuals - requires a library card / membership from a local public library
- Public libraries – registered, public library computers; not granted to schools
Research databases and guides:
- Individuals – access granted via geolocation on computer or mobile device
- State and public libraries – via geolocation and individual access
Research databases and guides:
Research databases and guides:
- Individuals – acquire username / password from membership at public library
- Libraries and public schools – membership in TexShare or TexQuest
Unmediated access: Digital access to valuable historical and cultural content – books, photographs, recordings, newspapers, diaries, letters, and interviews – is provided by many public and private organization. Examples include:
