Getting my head around Metadata and where it comes from…. Metadata sources in school libraries are the places where librarians can find or create metadata for the resources in their library collections. Here are some examples of metadata sources that may be used in school libraries: Online library databases: Many online library databases provide metadata […]
Author: Kellie Billingsley
Hi my name is Kellie and I am a busy mum of three young children. I am teaching at St Stephen's School K-12 in Western Australia. I am a full-time English and Drama Teacher and I am starting the role of Teacher Librarian at my school at the start of the academic year in 2022. I will be running the senior library for Year 7 - 12 and also Teaching Library sessions to Year 5 and 6.
ETL505 : A summary of common metadata standards
Here is a summary of different metadata standards: MARC (Machine Readable Cataloging) is a standard that is primarily used in libraries to create bibliographic records for books and other library materials. It has been widely used for decades and is considered a very comprehensive and detailed standard, but can be difficult to learn and […]
The platform used in my school library
Destiny Discover is a web-based discovery platform and reading management system designed for K-12 schools and libraries. It is developed and offered by Follett, a company that provides educational resources and technology solutions for schools and libraries. Destiny Discover allows students, teachers, and librarians to search and access a wide range of resources, including print […]
List of Metadata Mapping Protocols
Here are some commonly used metadata mapping protocols: Crosswalks OAI-PMH (Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting) Z39.50 SRU (Search/Retrieve via URL) and CQL (Contextual Query Language) OpenURL METS (Metadata Encoding and Transmission Standard) MODS (Metadata Object Description Schema) Dublin Core Metadata Element Set MARC (Machine Readable Cataloging) EAD (Encoded Archival Description)
ETL505 Module 3: The future of school libraries and the use of metadata in the future.
There are no set activities for this Module so please add your thoughts about the future of school libraries and the use of metadata into the future. I can speculate that the future of school libraries is likely to involve a continued focus on digital resources and technology. The use of digital resources such as […]
Digital Libraries
Digital libraries are collections of electronic resources that are accessible online through the internet or other digital networks. They provide users with access to a variety of digital materials, including books, journals, articles, images, videos, and other types of multimedia. Digital libraries typically include search tools and other features that allow users to find and […]
ETL402 Assessment 2 Part B Reflective Blog
Coming from a theatre background, literature has always held a special meaning for me. As a Teacher Librarian (TL), I may be wearing a different hat but my passion for storytelling remains unchanged. Stories are maps of people’s lives, mirrors into souls and sparks into inspirations. Embarking on the study of ETL402, I have gained […]
ETL402 7.2 Forum Discussions Literature Unit
Consider a literature unit that you have taught (or collaboratively taught or been a participant of). If you are not in a teaching organisation try to find an example of a suitable unit. Provide a brief description and identify the theoretical stance taken. As an English Teacher, I have taught a unit of work on […]
ETL402: Module 6
Explore a strategy, exemplified with a digital text, that will encourage teachers and/or students to engage in multiliteracy practices or that would support literary learning. Graphics are great for tackling sensitive and challenging topics with secondary students. I have used The Rabbits by Shaun Tan as an ebook displayed on a smartboard to deepen discussions about colonisation […]
ETL402: 5.2 The value of different digital story formats and recent publishing trends
The value and use of different types of digital story formats. I have found the readings for digital story formats very exciting as it suggests so many innovative ways for students to learn and engage with new knowledge. There is no escaping that children are familiar with technology and in turn, if digital literature is […]