VIRTUAL LIBRARY 2008

This new Virtual Library is a page in progress. To have reference links considered for addition to this site, write to Stephen P. Jensen, OA public information coordinator.

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Citing Resources
* Copyright information: American Library Association
* Library of Congress - United States Copyright Office

Owego Apalachin Library Catalogs (OPALS)
* Owego Free Academy
* Owego Apalachin Middle School
* Apalachin Elementary School
* Owego Elementary School

New York State and Regional References
* New York State Virtual Library
* BOCES School Library System & Media Library Electronic Resources

Internet Assistance
* T is for THINKING
* Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators (Critical Evaluation Information)
* Widener University library's tutorial for evaluating Web pages
* Getting CyberSavvy: A New User's Guide to Going Online

Information for Parents: Assisting Your Child
* U.S. Department of Education, resources for parents
* Education Place (Houghton Mifflin)
* Preparing Your Child for College

Resources for Educators
* The Educator's Reference Desk
* The Gateway to 21st Century Skills
* Education World (Lesson Planning)

Staff Development
* New York State Education Department - Publications
* Education World (Professional Development)

Information About College
* College Board - Connection to College Success
* CollegeNet
* Embark - College Applications Made Easy; Financial Aid Made Easy
* FastWeb - Information on Available Scholarships
* FinAid - The Financial Aid Page
* Peterson's Education & Career Center