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Stories from the Web
Sarah Ormes, UKOLN
www.ukoln.ac.uk
UKOLN is funded by Resource: The Council for Museums, Archives & Libraries (the organisation succeeding the Library and Information Commission), the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) of the Higher Education Funding Councils, as well as by project funding from the JISC and the European Union. UKOLN also receives support from the University of Bath where it is based.
What is it?
Stories from the Web is a way of integrating the Internet into
reader development services in public
libraries. targeting children aged 8-11. exploring how to work with online
communities and local communities.
Developing a new community of partnersLibrary and Information CommissionUKOLNBirmingham Library ServicesBristol Library ServiceLeeds Library and Information ServicePublishers/authors/illustrators
Partnerships
The Service Model
Website
Library Clubs
SchoolsHome Use
Libraries
Website Development
Content Stories and activities Children’s work
Copyright issues Copyright statement on
all pages
Graphic Design Fun, appealing and easy to use
The Online Reading Community
Website Users Borrow or buy the books highlighted
on the site Get involved - 1500 pieces of work Spend up to an hour on the site 1.2 million page impressions
estimated for 2000 (and increasing) Typically are American
Stories from the Web Clubs
Clubs are held in partner libraries each week following a programme of activities
developed centrally integrating traditional reader development
with the Internet creating a local reading community
Local Reading Communities
Club members borrow and read more books visit the library more frequently make more sophisticated book
selections have increased social confidence have better IT skills
Issues
Cutting edge or bleeding edge? lack of available skills lack of technical support getting publishers involved
Who is our audience? only 10% of web usage is by UK
children!
New Communities
Things to consider Online services maybe more suited to
being developed centrally. Could it be time for the development
of national/international public library services?
What the Children Say...
“This is a great site for children because most sites are for
adults. I love the little people who keep popping up at the
sites. It’s really fun to use. My little brother who’s 4 thinks it’s
fun too. He likes the funny stories but not the scary ones.”
Bethan aged 8, Birmingham
What the Adults Say
“This site is the best site about books and reading that I’ve ever seen. The best thing about it is the book reviews from all over
the world. Who said reading is a dying pastime?”
Ingrid, aged 40, Derby
Stories from the Web
www.storiesfromtheweb.org
