School library web site terminology

This paper aims to look at how varying terminology is used on school library web sites and how that compares to student preferences.

Provides research conduced by surveying practicing school librarians and k‐12 students.

Terminology varies greatly on school library web sites. Further, students prefer common language use.

Practicing librarians may consider revising their web sites in order to make them more accessible for their students.

This paper provides original research into school library web sites, an area that is lacking.