Protecting Student Privacy in a Digital World

Protecting student's personal information is a concern for every school district. As schools and districts increasingly adopt digital systems for instruction and management, information security is paramount. Read more

Personalized Learning

Digital Content Supports Different Learning Styles

Together, teachers and students are tapping into an increasingly rich library of digital resources to achieve meaningful learning outcomes. Technology is now enabling teachers to create a richer and more robust learning experience for their students. Read more

Common Core Standards Push Digital Literacy Across All Subject Areas

The Common Core expands the responsibility for reading proficiency beyond the librarian and language arts teachers to all teachers across the curriculum. At the heart of digital literacy is, of course, reading. The ability to read and interpret increasingly complex texts across all subject areas is essential to college and career readiness. Read more

Navigating the eReader Highway:

Choosing the Best Devices for Your Library

What kind of mobile reading devices are best for school libraries? When librarians and media specialists evaluate the cost and benefits of integrating mobile devices into their curriculum and library collection, it is important to know the benefits and shortcomings of each. Read more

Purchase or Lease?

Options for School Library eBook Acquisition

Many schools see conversion from print to digital as a way to reduce costs for instructional materials, but is that really true? As school libraries respond to increasing demand for eBooks, what are the best ways to balance print and digital collections without busting the budget? Read more