Discovery Exercise
1. What was your biggest discovery?
I enjoyed exploring the different areas at SD State Library's website. I was told that an hour a lesson would be plenty to finish the work. I really disagree with that estimate. I feel that 2-3 hours per lesson would be more accurate. Otherwise we really don't know what is in each area and therefore we wouldn't return to use it again.
2. How will you promote or use the resources with your patrons, colleagues or students?
I have already tried to promote Learning Express, World Book For Kids and Proquest. I have one person that is truly interested in Learning Express, but the usual answer that I get is that they are too busy to have me explain it to them. In other schools where I worked I frequently provided in-services to the teachers or students on the various databases. Later I would get questions or emails so I know that they were exploring them. I am not sure how to get around the very real concern of never having enough time.
Thanks for the opportunity to explore all the great databases at the SDSL!
Thank you for participating in this session of the SD State Library E-Resources Challenge. CONGRATULATIONS on completing it!!!!! Take a bow!!! Marilyn, you are very thorough and we appreciate the time you spent in learning about the eresources and the ways you find to show them to your community. We hear your concern about time--there is NEVER enough. Thanks for the time you spent with us!!
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