[aisle] Database promotion to admin?

Michelle Harris harrism at husd4.org
Wed Sep 23 10:06:03 CDT 2020


I agree with Renee's suggestions.  Also, one of the biggest advantages of
having databases during a pandemic is that it gives access to reliable
resources *ONLINE*.  The virtual library has become as important as the
physical library, even more so at this time!

On Wed, Sep 23, 2020 at 9:27 AM Sullivan, Kathy via AISLE <
aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

>     Our small school (grades 6-12) has enjoyed 2 trial research database
> subscriptions for Sept., Explora & Gale. (Actually, we get Explora through
> Oct.!)      NOW, I want to approach our administration to see if the school
> district might fund all or part of a subscription to one of these. The cost
> of a subscription would wipe out my tiny library budget. I could scrabble
> together some grant $ and/or do some crowd-funding to cover part of the
> cost, but I really feel the district (which doesn't buy textbooks anymore
> in our building) should cover the cost.
>      However, *I'm concerned that the principal and superintendent may
> balk about supporting the cost due to pandemic-produced and other
> shortfalls. *
> *My question: Does anyone have suggestions on how to strengthen my case?*
> *Thanks in advance*...
> :) Kathy
>
> *Kathy Sullivan*
> *Princeville Junior Senior High School*
> *P.C.U.S.D. #326*
> *302 Cordis Avenue, **Princeville, IL  61559*
> *309.385-4660  x1574*
> *ksullivan at princeville326.org <ksullivan at princeville326.org> *
>
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> Bialik
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Michelle Harris
District Librarian
Heyworth CUSD #4
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