Digital Resources for Children's Librarians

1. Created by Elizabeth Miller

2. Incorporating new technology in our professional practice is
nothing new for librarians. As technology advances librarians
have an opportunity to use this new technology to create digital
displays to use in promoting our collections and the
programming available at our libraries. This resource was
created to focus on digital tools that can engage the child reader
to explore a library’s collection and programming. Given the
ever growing collection of new apps and other resources this site
will continue to include resources that could engage the child
reader who visits your library.

3. I am a MLIS student that wanted to create a
resource that listed some of the new digital
resourced available for librarians and teachers.
Libraries are always working towards creating
access for patrons, and digital resources are
another tool to get children excited about our
libraries.

5. Glogster
Tiki-Toki
Wordle
Tagxedo PhotoPeach
Make Belief
Comics

6. A Digital Resource to Create Posters
Glogster
Glogster is a digital resource that lets
users create virtual posters.
There is a fee associated with this
resource, which varies with the level of
access.
Access this resource at:
www.glogster.com
Please note a short video will follow this slide

7. Ideas for Glogster
Source:
Vandenbroek, A. (October 2010). “Rtl: The Librarian’s
Fairy Tale.” Library Media Connection. 48-50.
 Create a scavenger
hunt- children can
interact with digital
materials and displays
in the library.
 Create posters for
programs linked to the
library’s website.
 A resource for children
and young adults
working on research
projects/science fair
projects
 Digital storytelling-
Glogs can help children
and librarians create
stories for story time.

8. A Timeline Tool
Tiki-Toki
Tiki-Toki is a timeline tool that incorporates
images and video. This resource also offers users a
3D timeline option. This resource is available for
free and also has a paid subscription. The free has
some limits. Users are unable to upload their own
pictures.
Access this resource at:
www.tiki-toki.com
Please note a short video will follow this slide

9. Why use Tiki-Toki?
Source:
Enis, M. (2014). Time After Time. Library Journal,
139(14), 34.
 A benefit is that
librarians and teachers
can organize a collection
or materials
chronologically for
children
 This tool would be great
for promoting historical
events.
 Librarians can create a
timeline and use it on a
website to promote the
collection and
programing.
 Timelines are bright and
can engage children in a
topic, similar to a visual
display on the floor of
the library

10. Tagxedo and Wordle are two
online resources that create word
clouds.
Both resources are free.
Tagxedo has an option to create
images out of words as well.
Tagxedo unlike Wordle requires
the use to install a program to
create the word cloud.
An example of a Wordle word
cloud
An example of Tagxedo word
cloud
Access these
resources at:
www.wordle.net
www.tagxedo.com

11. Word clouds
Source:
Bolduc-Simpson S. and Simpson M. (2014) “Teaching
Strategies: engaging our 21st Century Learners: Teaching
Tips for five free-n-easy wen 2.0 apps.” Childhood
Education. 242-245.
 Both Wordle and
Tagxedo can help
librarians create word
clouds to accent displays
in the library or on its
website.
 Creating a word cloud
can let a librarian group
similar words to create
displays on specific
subjects

12. PhotoPeach is a digital resource that lets users
create stories using photos, music, and
captions. This resource is free. Users upload
their photos, select a background, add music
and captions and then the presentation is
done. The final product can be embedded in a
website.
Access this resource at:
photopeach.com

13. Mmm… PhotoPeach…
Source:
Bolduc-Simpson S. and Simpson M. (2014) “Teaching Strategies: engaging
our 21st Century Learners: Teaching Tips for five free-n-easy wen 2.0
apps.” Childhood Education. 242-245.
 Librarians can use this
app to create a visual
presentation on story
time.
 Because this resource
includes music and
pictures children of all
ages can enjoy this
display
 This resource would also
be great for students
who are creating
presentations.
 Librarians can put a
collection of photos
regarding books,
historical events, library
event, and more.

14. Bolduc-Simpson S. and Simpson M. (2014) Teaching Strategies: engaging our
21st Century Learners: Teaching Tips for five free-n-easy wen 2.0 apps.
Childhood Education. 242-245.
Enis, M. (2014). Time After Time. Library Journal, 139(14), 34.
Spina, C. (2014). Finding, Evaluating, and Sharing New Technology. Reference
and User Services Quarterly. 53(3), 217-220.
Vandenbroek, A. (October 2010). Rtl: The Librarian’s Fairy Tale. Library Media
Connection. 48-50.
Williams, T. (Winter 2014). Why should libraries care about teens and
technology. Young Adult Library Services. 9-12.