INFOhio Transforms Content Delivery for PreK-12 Students: From Physical Classrooms to Virtual SchoolRooms

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Author(s): Theresa M. Fredericka (INFOhio- The Information Network for Ohio Schools, USA)and Jennifer Schwelik (INFOhio- The Information Network for Ohio Schools, USA)
Copyright: 2012
Pages: 10
Source title: E-Reference Context and Discoverability in Libraries: Issues and Concepts
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Sue Polanka (Wright State University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61350-308-9.ch012

Keywords: Information Science Reference / Library & Information Science / Library Information Systems / Library Science

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This chapter presents a case study of how INFOhio, Ohio’s library and information network for PreK-12 schools, transformed content delivery through partnerships and collaborations to benefit today’s digital learners. It chronicles the formation of a unique relationship between INFOhio and library software vendor SirsiDynix, a partnership that was shaped by the common vision of creating a virtual classroom of reference, research, and discovery material to support student curricular needs. Discussion covers the creation and implementation of the Discovery Portal for student research and inquiry, which brings together Internet content, electronic resources, and physical library materials under one, online interface for Ohio students. Significant traditional and non-traditional partnerships have enabled INFOhio to become one of the largest school library Information Technology projects in the country.

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