Sample Aligned to ALA Core or other ALA  Division Competence(s):

ALA's Core Competences of Librarianship 

Technological Knowledge and Skills  

4A. Information, communication, assistive, and related technologies as they affect the resources, service delivery, and uses of libraries and other information agencies 

Competencies for Librarians Serving Children in Public Libraries

User and Reference Services

8. Encourages use of materials and services through bibliographies, booktalks, displays, electronic documents, and other special tools  

 Description of Example and Its Use in the  Library:

This Popplet is a visual description of the ways that the library can assist with school assignments; the target audience is middle and high school students. The Popplet could be embedded on the library website and emailed to teachers to share with their students at the beginning of the school year.

 Description of How the Example Capitalizes on  the Tool’s Potential:

In this example, information is divided and coded by color to present a clear and understandable information map. The use of imported images make the diagram more appealing visually. A Google Map and YouTube video provide more detailed information for users. This example also shows how work can be created collaboratively.