TVOParents Your Voice (May 23, 2010). Do school libraries need to have books?. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/ULqg9qsbg7o?t=8m41s
A panel interview with Toronto librarians discusses whether books are still necessary in the age of digitization. Are school libraries full of books an old fashioned notion? These librarians say definitely no! Variety of materials and library spaces that encourage imagination, ideas, creativity and most of all a love of reading is purported as the foundation of a strong school library. Start watching at 8:39 to see the interviewees delve deeper into this topic. While this video was hosted in 2010, nearly six years later I see the same pressures affecting school librarians and school library programs. It is important to weigh the pros and cons of each type of format, whether print or digital, ideally having both to build an information/idea rich environment. The other important aspect is taking stock in what patrons need and want when considering digital vs. print materials.
J. Hasselberger
Spring 2016
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