High school media center web sites: essential elements

<p>The purpose of this research investigation was to determine what was considered essential for a high school media center's Web page. A content analysis research method using high school media center Web pages was performed to verify contents and functionality, as well as similarities and differentiations. The results of this study indicated that some elements were considered essential for high school media center Web pages, such as online magazines and/or encyclopedias, databases, and information and/or resources on bibliographies and citations. The research also provided elements considered tentative in regards to level of essentialism for these Web pages, such as links to resources for teachers/staff, library mission/goals, and information about current school projects. Finally, the results of the study provided insight into elements not considered essential for high school media center Web pages, including parent resources, available equipment, and staff biography information.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A. in School and Public Librarianship

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Special Educational Services/Instruction

Year dc:date.available

2009

Author dc:creator

• Cathcart, Debra Ann

Contributors dc:contributor

• Shontz, Marilyn

• High school libraries; Library Web sites
• Library and Information Science

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/600

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-1599