DigitalResources

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eBooks online databases Wireless access High Speed access Appropriate bandwidth iPod Touch/iPad/Tablets/Handheld Device PC/Mac DVD's to replace videos policies that allow BYOT Enough wi- fi access to cover school owned devices and personal devices Access to eBooks whether a district wide collection or individual school collections Devices with cameras for webchats and photo. Access to online storage such as Dropbox or web locker for all patrons Full on-line access to the Internet. In digital environments reading is unmediated. Students are no longer confined to the materials selected by the LMS as they surf the internet for information. A variety of media will be available that address different learning styles. Access to a variety of online reference tools. Access to collaborative learning/networking tools such as wikis, blogs and other online sharing programs. Access to desktop conferencing equipment and software. Patrons have access to the latest technology (eg. Podcasts, smartboards etc.). Students require access and support for a wide variety of technologies: video conferencing, computers, CD’s, recording devices and digital photography hardware and software and learning support. Access to educational computer programs and tutorials that support the curriculum. Access to networks, distribution systems, telecommunications, hardware configurations for computers, video and so on. || webcams sound/video mixer digital still cameras w/ tripods digital video cameras w/ tripods iPads with appropriate apps iPod Touch with appropriate apps Laptops with appropriate software/apps Greenscreens podcasting equipment current technologies/equipment/support high speed, mulitfuctional printers/poster makers to produce printer media Sound proof rooms Flexible access... Mobile production carts and recording devices such as tripods Access to sites that might be currentlyblocked where students would upload products School and district account to sites with production value (glogster comes to mind). Library systems and technology should be adequately maintained to allow easy and up to date access to resources. Develop relevant online resources to support students. Develop technology research links for teachers and students. Develop web evaluation lessons. The LMS assist in developing research tasks and assignments setting up blogs and wikkis. || room/time to collaborate video production room sound proofed studio/production area Collaborative Tools - Google Docs, Evernote, Twitter Other collaborative tools for teachers and students - turnitin, LibGuides, Glogster, Prezi, Discus/other databases. Space to meet and work...and not An area that requires quiet for reading and studying. Web cams and microhones Telephones Collaboration with technology department committee to evaluate the effectiveness of the technologies. ||
 * ~ Identify the digital resources 21st century patrons will need in terms of: ||
 * access of information ||  production of information  ||  collaboration  ||
 * eReaders or other devices
 * Professional Development & Support Needed:
 * Adminstrative support for Flexible Schedule for Librarians to have time for collaboration and prof. development of teachers and technology training for students.
 * Training opportunties to help develop skills to adquately use new technologies and assist students and teachers in doing so.
 * Time to meet together as a planning/development team to assist each other, plan, and collaborate professionally.
 * Additional assistance in library staffing to allow multiple groups, classes, and activities to take place at one time in multiple locations
 * Additional staff to support patrons at work.
 * Training in new technologies and not just use of new technologies but management of said technologies.
 * Provide training for the use of new information technologies. ||
 * Obstacles:
 * Funding
 * Physical space
 * Absence of Flexible Scheduling to have time to devote to collaborating with teachers and students, as well as time to manage equipment and supervise/facilitate student learning/productions.
 * Lack of personnel to provide an adequate level of service to all patrons.
 * Cash flow
 * Current space
 * Power supply
 * Limited ability of one person. We become a " jack- of- all trades and master of none."
 * Funding ||