INFOhio Resources

for High School

Students

By: Lanecia Smith

 Who has worked
with or heard about
this resource?
 History
● Started in 1989 “when a group of school library media specialists
meet to develop a plan to computerize all the school libraries in
Ohio”.
● In 1993, Had become the largest library computerization project
on Earth”.
● By 1998, “More than 500 schools are computerizing their
libraries through INFOhio, improving library access for over
250,000 Ohio students.
● 2001, INFOhio develops CAT and CAT Jr., web-based online
catalogs with interfaces for both older and elementary students.
 History (cont.)
● In 2006, “INFOhio introduces the Digital Video Collection
containing thousands of quality educational videos. The Digital
Video Collection is available at no charge to all Ohio PreK-12
students, teachers, and parents.”
● By 2014, “INFOhio releases ISearch, a discovery tool that lets
students search almost all of INFOhio's digital resources in one
search, which prepares them for the research tools they will use
in college. It marks the start of INFOhio's move to the next
generation of library automation.
● In 2018, INFOhio releases the debut of its new website.
 What do they Stand for?
Vision
According to INFOhio, the Vision
states “Each Ohio PreK-12
student has equal access to high
quality digital resources for a
successful education and future.
Mission
The Mission of INFOhio states,
“INFOhio transforms student
learning by providing equitable
access to quality resources and
cost-effective instructional and
technical support for each
student, educator, and parent in
Ohio.”
Resources for You
Let’s Explore
Reference
Collection
Development
Who Are You Serving?
In her book, Harper provides
insight into collection
management and student
resources. Included inside:

● Case Studies
● Skills based exercises
● Educator resources
● Diagrams and Tables
● Professional Development
 Assistance with a Teen
Quick Reference
Explore resources according to Academic Search Premier
reference type:
Oxford Research Encyclopedia
○ Peer reviewed journals
Sanborn Insurance Maps
○ Almanacs
○ Biographical Resources Biography Reference Bank
○ Atlases
World Book Student Advanced
○ General Info Guides
Group Activity-Programming
& Outreach
Group 1 : Hobbies Crafts and Reference Center

Group 2: Research for Success

Group 3: Digital Video Collection

Group 4: Book Nook

Let’s Talk About Technology
Many high school students are often aware of the many technological
advancements of the digital age. Our services provide them with
additional awareness.

● Science Online ● STEM Collection

○ Offers eLearning modules,
videos and animation,
interactive experiments.
○ Website offers ease of use
for high school students.
○ 11 different topic areas to
choose from.
○ Contains the most recent
STEM encyclopedia and
journal publications.
○ Covers a variety of EBSCO
databases at once.
 Let’s Talk About Technology
(cont).
Research technology is also an area highly useful for high school students. Learning ways of
navigating and utilizing information electronically enables students to become more efficient in
information literacy.

● GO! Ask, Act, Achieve

○ Help students get familiar with the process of inquiry using
“digital tools, resources, and strategies” (INFOhio.org).
○ Contains online resources students can utilize for creating
projects, discovering reliable resources, and developing problem
solving skills.
 Collection
Management
High School User Collection
Management
● Educator Tools
○ Over 70,000 curated resources
○ Choose from six different categories to develop promotional
materials, lesson plans, documents, and more!
○ Stay up-to-date on the latest resources and developments in a
variety of topics.
High School User Collection
Management (cont.)
● INFOhio Digital Video Collection
○ Utilize a variety of up-to-date educational videos.
○ Maintain a collection of curriculum based videos according to
topic area.
○ Create themes from over 10 different playlists to utilize in
instruction and activities.
○ Gain insight into the statistical snapshot of the resource
( number of subjects, titles in various languages, series, and etc.
That Concludes This
Presentation. Thank You!
Take a few minutes to complete the survey.

There are a few minutes for questions or comments.

Feel free to discuss among yourselves as well.

Thank you for attending this workshop!