[ISLMA-Share] Anyone in HS use World Book?

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Mon Mar 12 09:20:58 CDT 2018


I keep World Book online for a 9-12 High School District at the request of
the special ed teachers, reading interventionists, lower level English
teachers and freshmen science and social studies teachers.  It is primarily
used by 9-10th grade students, but it is used. The information is great and
it is a good place to get overview and introductory information.

Carolyn Kinsella, District Librarian
Minooka Community High School
ckinsella at mchs.net

Central Campus
301 S. Wabena Ave.
Minooka, IL  60447
PH: 815-467-2140 ext. 5040

South Campus
26655 West Eames
Channahon, IL 60410
PH:  815-521-4217




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Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Are any high schools using World Book online? I am considering losing it.
> I have looked at the usage reports, and I will admit it's been used, but I
> suspect all of those searches are when I teach database research. I am not
> privy to Works Cited lists, so I don't know if students are using and
> citing it.
>
> What are your thoughts on keeping an encyclopedia as a resource?
>
> In the grand scheme of things, it's not that expensive....
>
> I did think it was funny- they offered me the print books 2018 World Book
> for $900.00. I am not spending that much on printed encyclopedias!
>
>
> Thank you for your input.
>
>
> Lori
>
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