Secker, J.: Electronic resources in the virtual learning environment : a practical guide for librarians (2004)
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- Content
- Key Features - Examines the wealth of electronic library resources and the development of e-learning/online learning - Considers the role of the librarian in supporting e-learning/online learning - Provides practical examples for librarians The book is aimed at library managers, electronic resource librarians/ managers, and learner support librarians/managers. Contents The changing information environment - proliferation of electronic resources, grovvth of Internet based subscription sources/electronic journals/ full text services vs bibliographic tools Learning in the digital age - definitions: e-learning, learning technology etc., background/history of e-learning initiatives: higher education and the commercial context, developments in e-learning in higher and further education: growth of managed learning environments/virtual learning environments, common features of commercial software products, distance learning vs on-campus The changing role of the information professional - new rotes: increased need for learner support, importance of information skills training, new skills: web design, managing electronic resources, knowledge of licensing and Copyright issues, information skills within the virtual learning environment Practical problems/linking up systems - authentication/passvvords, linking library catalogues to virtual learning environments, linking e-journals to virtual learning environments, linking Internet resources, importance of customising resources, meta-data/XML Copyright and the licensing of digital resources - text - born digital versus print - digital, the Copyright dearance process, digitisation services, multimedia resources, license agreements Tips for success and conclusions (a librarian's guide to tips for success when becoming involved in these types of initiatives) - designing systems to meet user requirements, collaborating with other support staff Case studies
