An introduction to selected web tools useful for creating a virtual library space. The tools include WordPress, Wakelet, SoundCloud, Linktree, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Padlet, Flipgrid, ReadWorks, Book Creator, and Storyweaver.
2. Outline Library as ‘Third Place’
Virtual Library Space
Tools to create a Virtual Library Space
● Creation & Organization of Resources
● Creating Connections & Reaching out
● Engaging Users
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3. Library as
‘Third Place’
By our very nature we offer people a
“third place” (not home, not work)
where they can come to explore,
imagine, think, learn, play, and reflect.
Michael Habib
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5. Virtual Library
Digital Library
Digital computing.
Storage. Communication.
Content. Software.
Born Digital/Digitized.
Place based Collections.
Virtual Library
Networks. Cloud.
Accessible via Internet.
No physical boundary.
Collection of links, Data. Multi-format.
Not exists in real life.
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6. Emergency
Remote Teaching (ERT)
The approach to remote teaching and learning during the
pandemic. A “temporary shift of instructional delivery” due to
crisis circumstances.
A rapid approach that is unable to make full use of quality
online learning design approaches.
Hodges et al.
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7. Creating a
Virtual Library Space
Free Web Tools for
● Creation & Organization of Resources
● Creating Connections & Reaching out
● Engaging Users
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23. ➔ Seek feedback from users and reflect
➔ Update with relevant and useful content
➔ Widen your Professional Learning Network
➔ Connect, Learn, Share and Grow
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26. Reference
Habib, Michael (2006). Digital Library as Third Place.
https://www.mchabib.com/2006/10/05/digital-library-as-third-place/
Cowden, G., Mitchell. P., & Taylor-Guy, P. (2020). Remote learning. Rapid
Literature Review. Association of Independent Schools NSW &
Australian Council for Educational Research.
https://doi.org/10.37517/978-1-74286-610-9
PLN
www.slaindia.org
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