I searched for 21st Century Skills. Using the basic search I received 525 ebooks. The titles ranged from various challenges, visions, skills needed, to best jobs for 21st century skills. However, when I did a keyword search on 21st century skills and or technology skills I received no information. I was somewhat surprised as to the publication dates as most were older than 2004.What I did like was the assessibility and usability. I consider students would like accessing the ebooks on line do to their ability and familarity in reading on line. I believe the ebooks are a great addition to any libray in providing additional material, plus the idea of having access to the ebooks immediately. We all procrastinate till the last minute and students are no different in getting their reports done. The student can access 24/7 which works on their timeline and lets them integrate their findings into their report!
Great observations, Katie. NetLibrary's newest books are from 2006, as these were titles purchased by SDSL for the main purpose of expanding public library non-fiction collections. Unfortunately, we have been unable to purchase new titles since. You are so right, though, that these books are there 24/7, and can be a big help to procrastinating students!
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