School Library Websites. It's a Must.

As we look toward summer and (possibly) have a little extra time on our hands, it might be a good time to create/refine/boast your library website. A virtual library is a MUST for any library existing in the 21st century. A virtual library needs to work just as hard as a physical library. The presence of an updated, well- functioning, engaging website is not just good for patrons/students, it's good for librarians and the profession as a whole.

School librarian extraordinaire Jennifer LaGarde writes, "we cannot afford to maintain spaces (physical or virtual) that leave people wondering what our value is. Every ounce of real estate we control should send the message that our work changes lives - because it does."

Check out LaGarde's post Creating GREAT Library Websites for TODAY's Learners!

Even those of you who are limited to a certain interface -say, if the district requires you to use its web development tool - can supplement with other features that enhance your virtual library like a Bitmoji Library landing page or a blog, newsletter, or YouTube Channel.

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