An introduction to selected web tools useful for creating a virtual library space. The tools include WordPress, Wakelet, SoundCloud, Linktree, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Padlet, Flipgrid, ReadWorks, Book Creator, and Storyweaver.

1. Creating a
Virtual Library Space
using free web tools
S. L. FAISAL
www.slfaisal.com

2. Outline Library as ‘Third Place’
Virtual Library Space
Tools to create a Virtual Library Space
● Creation & Organization of Resources
● Creating Connections & Reaching out
● Engaging Users
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3. Library as
‘Third Place’
By our very nature we offer people a
“third place” (not home, not work)
where they can come to explore,
imagine, think, learn, play, and reflect.
Michael Habib
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4. Virtual Library
Space
Academic Library 2.0 Concept Model Basic v2 Michael C. Habib October 5, 2006
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5. Virtual Library
Digital Library
Digital computing.
Storage. Communication.
Content. Software.
Born Digital/Digitized.
Place based Collections.
Virtual Library
Networks. Cloud.
Accessible via Internet.
No physical boundary.
Collection of links, Data. Multi-format.
Not exists in real life.
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6. Emergency
Remote Teaching (ERT)
The approach to remote teaching and learning during the
pandemic. A “temporary shift of instructional delivery” due to
crisis circumstances.
A rapid approach that is unable to make full use of quality
online learning design approaches.
Hodges et al.
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7. Creating a
Virtual Library Space
Free Web Tools for
● Creation & Organization of Resources
● Creating Connections & Reaching out
● Engaging Users
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8. Creation &
Organization
Need Assessment
Resource Mapping
Creating content
Finding right Resources
Organizing
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9. Blog
Creating content
SUGGESTED WEB TOOL
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10. 1
Wakelet
Curating
Resources
SUGGESTED WEB TOOL
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11. 1
SoundCloud
Curating Audio
SUGGESTED WEB TOOL
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12. Creating
connections and
Reaching out
Identifying
User Preferences
Selecting Platform
Publishing content
Updating
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13. Linktree
Landing page
Mobile interface
SUGGESTED WEB TOOL
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14. Facebook
Social
Networking
SUGGESTED WEB TOOL
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15. Twitter
Microblogging
SUGGESTED WEBTOOL
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16. YouTube
Video Sharing
SUGGESTED WEB TOOL
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17. Engaging Users Interactive Platforms
Reading engagements
Collaboration. Sharing.
User generated content
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18. Padlet
Virtual Bulletin
Boards
SUGGESTED WEB TOOL
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19. ReadWorks
Reading
comprehension
SUGGESTED WEB TOOL
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20. Flipgrid
Video
Discussions
SUGGESTED WEB TOOL
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21. Book Creator
Digital Book
creation
SUGGESTED WEB TOOL
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22. StoryWeaver
Digital repository of
engaging
multilingual stories
SUGGESTED WEB TOOL
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23. ➔ Seek feedback from users and reflect
➔ Update with relevant and useful content
➔ Widen your Professional Learning Network
➔ Connect, Learn, Share and Grow
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24. URLs of cited Web tools
https:/
/wordpress.com
https:/
/wakelet.com
https:/
/soundcloud.com
https:/
/linktr.ee
https:/
/www.facebook.com
https:/
/twitter.com
https:/
/www.youtube.com
http:/
/padlet.com
http:/
/flipgrid.com
https:/
/www.readworks.org
https:/
/bookcreator.com
https:/
/storyweaver.org.in
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25. Links to cited Examples
https:/
/librarykvpattom.wordpress.com/
https:/
/wakelet.com/@Librarykvpattom
https:/
/soundcloud.com/library-kvpattom/sets
https:/
/linktr.ee/librarykvpattom
https:/
/www.facebook.com/LibraryKVPattom/
https:/
/twitter.com/librarykvpattom
https:/
/www.youtube.com/c/librarykvpattomtvm
https:/
/padlet.com/librarykvpattom/whatiamreadingnow
https:/
/flipgrid.com/65ba429d
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26. Reference
Habib, Michael (2006). Digital Library as Third Place.
https://www.mchabib.com/2006/10/05/digital-library-as-third-place/
Cowden, G., Mitchell. P., & Taylor-Guy, P. (2020). Remote learning. Rapid
Literature Review. Association of Independent Schools NSW &
Australian Council for Educational Research.
https://doi.org/10.37517/978-1-74286-610-9
PLN
www.slaindia.org
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27. Questions?
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