Collections for every library
WEB FEET has developed collections to satisfy the diverse needs of your library. Start the timesaving now with one of these custom collections:
K-8 — The K-8 Collection is an essential selection of Web sites that span the curriculum, including age-appropriate reference sites for students in kindergarten to eighth grade and their teachers
- Resources for the primary grades focus on developing reading, writing, and analytical skills in all curriculum areas and include Web sites on the alphabet, shapes and colors, music and animals
- For intermediate to middle school students, key curriculum areas include art and music, geography, government, history, language arts, science and math
- Science resources cover sound and light, gravity and magnetism, electricity, rocks and minerals, oceans, weather, space, inventors, science experiments, biology and chemistry
- Cross-curricular themes, such as Colonial America, Renaissance Daily Life, and Native American Cultures, enrich this collection and can be used in art, history, literature, music, science and math classes
Core — The invaluable Core Collection covers curriculum areas from A to Z and selected general reference sites. This collection is an ideal match for middle schools, high schools and beyond
- Resources include anthropology and archaeology, arts and culture, biology, business, economics, chemistry, computer science and the Internet, current events, earth science, environment, geography, history, language arts, literature, mass communications, math, physics, politics, psychology, sociology and more
- Advanced content makes this collection excellent for middle and high school students, as well as for college students in their foundation areas of study
- Students, teachers, and parents will appreciate practical areas on college selection, financial aid, career exploration and resumes
- Newly-added ready reference resources and resources for teachers and librarians enhance this collection
K-12 — This collection combines the resources of the K-8 and Core collections and is perfect for districts and larger research groups. Administrators can meet the needs of all their student and teacher populations with this collection
- The WEB FEET school collections are aligned with standard curriculum topics. These powerful resources provide a strong base of ready reference, in-depth content and professional resources
- All levels of students will find WEB FEET ONLINE or MARC easy to use. Beginners can use natural language terms and phrases. Advanced users have a choice of precision search options
- Special resources will help teachers meet the needs of all students in the areas of English as a second language, as well as practical skills such as library research, computer skills and Internet research
- Ready reference resources and resources for teachers and librarians are compelling additions to this collection
Health — The clinically reviewed Health Collection includes authoritative health Web sites in 54 major categories. This is an essential selection tool for all medical librarians, reference librarians, health educators, and healthcare professionals, as well as library patrons and students. All sites are selected and evaluated by the standards of the Health on the Net Foundation.
- The collection includes general health sites and health tools, as well as a full health library covering all major diseases and conditions. Keywording by medical librarians ensures consistent search results
- A special section for educators provides relevant sites for health education needs
- Spanish-language resources (in both Spanish and English) and easy-to-read health information help make high-quality health information more accessible
- Rich resources for clinicians, including clinical guidelines, evidence-based medicine, journals, CME, nursing, and pharmacy resources, round out the collection
Public Library Collection — The Public Library Collection consists of the K-12 Collection plus unique resources for public libraries. This comprehensive collection will serve librarians and their full spectrum of patrons from young children to college students and adults.
- Resources for younger students include Web sites that encourage reading readiness
- Older students have access to Web sites in key curriculum areas that will help them with assignments as well as stimulate them to keep learning
- Parents benefit from Internet resources to use with their children, including handy ready reference resources
- Patrons can easily locate consumer information, news sources, investing and retirement planning, as well as enhanced business and law resources
- Librarians will find professional resources on information literacy and using the Internet, the latest technology and software and continuing education
Academic Library Collection — The Academic Library Collection consists of the Core Collection plus other ideal resources for academic libraries. It is a good match for junior colleges, community colleges and foundation studies at four-year colleges and universities.
- Resources for advanced students include anthropology and archaeology, arts and culture, computer science and the Internet, geography, history, language arts, literature, mass communications, politics, psychology and sociology
- Science and math topics include thorough coverage of general science topics, biology, earth science, chemistry, and physics, as well as trigonometry, calculus, statistics and mathematicians
- College selection, financial aid, career information, job search strategies, resume and interview resources are provided
- Other useful resources include new ready reference content and enhanced law and business coverage
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