How does the CSU Library change information sources into information resources? Record 5 items and consider their relevance in the school library context.

1. Find information: Links and videos which break down how to use search tools (Primo Search, eBooks, databases & the internet).
2. Develop your research skills: Explicit instruction, free workshops & recordings on how to plan and prepare for assessments, use search strategies, evaluate information, writing & referencing etc.
3. Develop your digital literacy skills: Including free workshops & recordings on how to protect yourself online.
4. Copyright when teaching: Open access & creative commons; Links to examples of open access resources (images & interactive media to use in teaching).
5. Borrowing as an online student: Free delivery of physical items to home address through Australia Post eParcels!

I’ve selected 5 categories rather than items which all have relevance in the school library context – more so in a secondary or college rather than primary school.  CSU is a brilliant model for demonstrating the provision of  information resources.  The above categories followed by specific items such as instructional videos, recordings, free workshops & delivery of items, demonstrates how their services “add value to information sources by creating access, packaging and/or interpreting an information source” (Bales, 2021).  While such information resources are quite aspirational in the state school context, with far less funding and human resources available, it’s great to see this educational service striving to support maximum access for its community of users. I’d love to see more support (i.e. money & reliable internet access!) in state schools for TLs and school communities to harness digital curation and kid-friendly information resources  within their libraries.