Issues in Electronic Resource Services in K-12 School Library Settings

Abstract

School libraries constitute a unique niche in librarianship relative to electronic resource collection development for several reasons:•loco parentis status•need for free access and services•adherence to institutional demands and priorities•educational mission.This article focuses on the unique factors that online electronic resources posein school library settings relative to professional issues of planning andadministration, selection and acquisition, organization, instruction, andappropriate use. Underlying considerations in addressing these factors andexamples of best practices are offered to help librarians provide effectiveservice using these materials.