Sun, 30 Jun 2024 02:04:01 -0700WeeblySat, 29 Oct 2011 00:50:12 GMThttp://aaslwhatkindsbooksforyourlibrary.weebly.com/toms-discussion/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit7Do agree that the need for an effective federated searching tool (that searches across multiple eBook and database  sources and provides relevancy ranking) is essential  for effectively including eBooks into the library research services? ]]>Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:42:02 GMThttp://aaslwhatkindsbooksforyourlibrary.weebly.com/toms-discussion/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit6Are there any existing library services you are willing to give up in order to find the staff and money needed to take on the requirements outlined in AASL's 21c standards?  If so, which ones? ]]>Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:36:39 GMThttp://aaslwhatkindsbooksforyourlibrary.weebly.com/toms-discussion/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit5Do you feel that the paper-based nonfiction books in your local collection is adequately used to warrant the "opportunity costs" associated with its ongoing maintenance and storage requirements? ]]>Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:31:16 GMThttp://aaslwhatkindsbooksforyourlibrary.weebly.com/toms-discussion/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit4Do you feel technology can improve upon the paper books "vertical" reading experience -- that is, an immersive, linear reading experience that fully connects the reader to the author's story, insights and/or argument?

]]>Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:25:32 GMThttp://aaslwhatkindsbooksforyourlibrary.weebly.com/toms-discussion/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit3Do you feel school libraries are nearing the point (or are already there) where we need to change our "underlying strategy and processes" in order to meet the challenges we face in this 21st century? ]]>Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:19:09 GMThttp://aaslwhatkindsbooksforyourlibrary.weebly.com/toms-discussion/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit2The central "thesis" to my presentation is that we can't gain the transformative benefits of eBooks without making a serious commitment to a digital approach.  At the very least this entails a drastic reduction of physical materials (to free up floor space) and a commitment to think digital first, paper second (potentially freeing up staff time).  What do you think? ]]>