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• This policy provides guidelines for the Chester Fritz Library in the selection, acquisition, provision of access to, and maintenance of electronic resources. For guidelines to electronic periodicals, see the appropriate section of the Periodicals Policy.
• e. Priority should be given to digital resources when they offer significant added value over print  equivalents in such ways as:   - more timely availability   - more extensive content   - greater functionality such as the ability to invoke linkages to local and/or related resources   - greater access because they can be delivered rapidly, remotely, at any time   - improved resource sharing due to the prevalence of digital resources   - ease of archiving, replacing, preserving.
• TIER ONE - Free Electronic Resources
• TIER TWO - Acquisition and/or Licensing of an Electronic Resource

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• Online: 

   
  • Internet is a source of information subject to the same general selection guidelines. 
  • filtering will be challenged when erroneously deselecting quality Web sites. 
  • sites of particular educational interest and of lasting appeal will be added to the collection. 

• Software, databases, and electronic resources: 

   
  • should be utilitarian in nature. 
  • contain features like help files, indexing, and searching facilities. 
  • be interactive and functional. 
  • should conform to copyright or licensing requirements. 
  • have a teacher's or user's guide. 
  • have an 800 number technical support facility. 

• Considerations for Selection of Electronic Resources
   
   The criteria for selection of electronic resources are essentially the same as for print materials. Electronic resources such as CD-ROM, computer software, and online services provide greater access to information. Access to these fee-based database services should be 24-hours a day with remote access from home. Availability of network versions and site license agreements are also factors in selection. See the evaluation form for detailed evaluation criteria developed for the K-12 Maryland Digital Library Project, an initiative of the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Library Development and Services and chaired by Della Curtis, Coordinator, Office of Library Information Services.

• Electronic resources should:

    
   
  • Provide learner control through flexible  pacing, variable difficulty, and optimal branching and linking 
  • Information is accurate and reliably maintained 
  • Organization, searching capabilities, and  navigation tools enhance information retrieval 
  • Provide record keeping and management options,  if applicable 
  • Provide readable text, attractive graphics,  and an appealing layout 
  • Have easy-to-understand, comprehensive  documentation. 
  • User friendly 
  • 24-hour access with remote connection from  home

  • This is a very thorough CD policy...I used it for another class I took also, and it may be a good place to start creating our list of what should be included in a CD policy.
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• Access to Internet Resources
   Access to the Internet is a right and privilege granted to all students by the Baltimore County Public Schools. Through the annual notification process of the Baltimore County Public School Discipline Code, parents or guardians will receive a booklet of all behavior expectations, including appropriate and safe use of the Interent. Parents or guardians who DO NOT want their child to have access to Internet resources must submit a letter the school principal. The Telecommunications Policy defines use of the Internet for "educational purposes," outlines expectations for appropriate and acceptable use. guidelines for school and office web publishing, and copyright compliance. Go to the Baltimore County Public Schools Telecommunications Policy and Rules.

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