Survey of the Academic Library Role in Course Management Systems

Survey of the Academic Library Role in Course Management Systems
Author: Primary Research Group
Publisher: Primary Research Group Inc
Total Pages: 93
Release: 2013
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1574402544

The study looks closely at how academic libraries present themselves in the course management system, and the role that they play in developing it and training faculty and students to use it. The report gives detailed data on library staff time devoted to the course management system, the role the library plays in information literacy regarding the course management system, the degree to which libraries offer courses through the CMS, and the degree to which library resources such as course reserves, LibGuides and other subject and course guides, inter-library loan requests, and other library services are integrated into the CMS. Data is broken out by size and type of academic library and for different CMS systems.

Embedding Librarianship in Learning Management Systems

Embedding Librarianship in Learning Management Systems
Author: Beth E. Tumbleson
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2013-06-12
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1555708854

Information literacy instruction is best when it is integrated into actual research, and in higher education that means embedding librarianship into the learning management system (LMS).

Course Management Systems for Learning

Course Management Systems for Learning
Author: Colleen Carmean
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 399
Release: 2005-01-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1591405149

Course Management Systems for Learning: Beyond Accidental Pedagogy is a comprehensive overview of standards, practices and possibilities of course management systems in higher education. Course Management Systems for Learning: Beyond Accidental Pedagogy focuses on what the current knowledge is (in best practices, research, standards and implementations) and the history of the CMS, while also discussing innovative practices in CMS instructional design that have been informed by learning theory and intentional pedagogy. The last section of this book is an invited section, where vendors (WebCT, OKI, Angel) and innovators address their vision of the tools, practices and possibilities in a true next generation. Course Management Systems for Learning: Beyond Accidental Pedagogy represents the points-of-view of a variety of stakeholders and allows each to write in the style and language that is relevant to their field, making this an incredibly useful tool for practitioners, developers, administrators, faculty members, and students.

The Desk and Beyond

The Desk and Beyond
Author: Sarah K. Steiner
Publisher: Assoc of Cllge & Rsrch Libr
Total Pages: 171
Release: 2008
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0838909647

The Desk and Beyond is intended to provide a thorough exploration of the present and possible future applications of eleven of the most promising new reference delivery methods. In order to reflect the growing role of the digital environment while still respecting the importance of in-person interaction, a balance of physical and virtual methods has been maintained. This collection is intended to provide inspiration for potential reference services at your library; each chapter provides an introduction to an innovative service concept and an annotated list of sources for additional research.

Librarians and Instructional Designers

Librarians and Instructional Designers
Author: Joe Eshleman
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2016-07-29
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0838914780

With a firm foundation on best practices drawn from a variety of institutions, this book maps out a partnership between academic librarians and instructional designers that will lead to improved outcomes.

Learning Management System Technologies and Software Solutions for Online Teaching: Tools and Applications

Learning Management System Technologies and Software Solutions for Online Teaching: Tools and Applications
Author: Kats, Yefim
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 486
Release: 2010-05-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1615208542

"This book gives a general coverage of learning management systems followed by a comparative analysis of the particular LMS products, review of technologies supporting different aspect of educational process, and, the best practices and methodologies for LMS-supported course delivery"--Provided by publisher.

E-books in Academic Libraries

E-books in Academic Libraries
Author: Ksenija Mincic-Obradovic
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2010-12-08
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1780630506

Written from the perspective of a librarian, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the impact of e-books on academic libraries. The author discusses advantages to both researchers and librarians and provides current examples of innovative uses of e-books in academic contexts. This book reviews the current situation in e-book publishing, and describes problems in managing e-books in libraries caused by the variety of purchase models and varying formats available, and the lack of standardisation. It discusses solutions for providing access and maintaining bibliographic control, looks at various initiatives to publicise and promote e-books, and compares e-book usage surveys to track changes in user preferences and behaviour over the last decade. E-books have already had a huge impact on academic libraries, and major advances in technology will bring further changes. There is a need for collaboration between libraries and publishers. The book concludes with reflections on the future of e-books in academic libraries. - Describes how e-books have changed library services and how they have enabled academic libraries to align with the e-learning initiatives of their universities - Discusses problems with e-book collection development and management and lists examples of solutions - Examines trends in user behaviour and acceptance of e-books