Websites Hyde Park Middle School Library When I first reviewed this site, it seemed like information overload. “Accessibility is the extent to which an information resource is retrievable and understandable by all users, especially those with special needs and disabilities” (American Library Association, para. 1). I do have to say that the information is mostly accessible…

Infographics are visuals used to represent information. I used Canva to create my infographic (below) about how salt was used in ancient Mali, which is part of a 3rd grade standard (ancient civilizations) in social studies. It took me a while to find a template I could use to make my infographic. I wanted the…

Images help bring presentations to life; they allow “us to become true digital storytellers,” as stated by Garr Reynolds (2014, p. 95). Through my images, I wanted to tell a story, so I decided to choose images involving predator and prey, in your own backyard. I began my search for the perfect images on Pixabay…

All About Me Word Cloud through WordArt Final All About Me Word Cloud created through WordArt. I used WordArt to create the image above. I explored using various shapes, but eventually settled on the heart. I felt the heart shape best represented the words about me because they are all things I love. When you…

The Space and Physical Access The Montclair Community Library first opened its doors in February of 2016. This modern looking public library is located in the quaint neighborhood of Montclair, in Dumfries, Virginia. It is easily accessible to all who visit by way of walking, riding bikes, or driving. If you walk/ride bikes to the…

The Space and Physical Access The Professional Library is located within the Kelly Leadership Center in Manassas, Virginia. While this library is no ‘Dead Fish Library,’ it is still a special library and is very important for teachers in Prince William County (PWC). You will find The Professional Library on the first floor of the…

The Space and Physical Access The Simpson Library is located on the lovely University of Mary Washington (UMW) campus in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The Simpson Library opened in 1987 to replace Trinkle Library, which had become too small to house the ever-growing collections. This library is not just for UMW students and staff, but it is…

The Space and Physical Access This school library is located inside Elizabeth Vaughan Elementary School, home of the Wildcats, in Woodbridge, VA. To get to the library it is necessary to enter the elementary school. Entering through the front office will put you very close to the library entrance. I may be biased since this…