Website tools, such as Wix and Weebly, allow school
libraries to have a web presence and for students, parents, and other educators
to utilize the information and services your library offers. Many schools have
their own website and include subpages for the school library, but in doing a
Google search of “school library weebly sites,” I found some examples of
independent school library website that did an excellent job of showcasing that
particular library really well.
1. Seekonk High School Library
This school library website was very user-friendly, with many important pieces of information on the home page, such as hours, the librarians’ contact information, and the library calendar. For teachers, having the library calendar so easily accessible is truly a helpful thing, as it would be very easy to check if the library is closed for SOL testing or being used for something that would make class visits impossible.
By clicking on the “Find a Book” tab, a new webpage opens and users are able to access the school’s e-catalog directly. The “Research” tab houses all research databases available to the school, which would allow students to use the databases at home in order to complete assignments.
There were also links to helpful sites, such as SAT and ACT practice tests and information about the AP test, for students, and pair-passage suggestions for teachers, making the library website helpful for anyone who might venture there.
This school library website was very user-friendly, with many important pieces of information on the home page, such as hours, the librarians’ contact information, and the library calendar. For teachers, having the library calendar so easily accessible is truly a helpful thing, as it would be very easy to check if the library is closed for SOL testing or being used for something that would make class visits impossible.
By clicking on the “Find a Book” tab, a new webpage opens and users are able to access the school’s e-catalog directly. The “Research” tab houses all research databases available to the school, which would allow students to use the databases at home in order to complete assignments.
There were also links to helpful sites, such as SAT and ACT practice tests and information about the AP test, for students, and pair-passage suggestions for teachers, making the library website helpful for anyone who might venture there.
This school library website
utilized many interactive web tools to allow the user to experience what their
school library has to offer. The website highlighted student achievements, such
as a third place finish for the Battle of the Book team, as well as world news
from the fifth graders’ reports.
I really liked that there was a
focus on learning, which is highlighted under the “Library Class” tab, where
users can access the objectives for each grade level (Kindergarten through 5th
grade), books they will read during the school year, and additional activities.
Some of the web tools utilized in the SIS Elementary
website would be great to use in my own library website. I liked how there were
integrated slideshows and embedded videos, which show the library in “action.”
I also really liked that there were infographics that showed the importance of
reading for 20 minutes each day, which is something I think all parents and
guardians would benefit from seeing.
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