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Electronic Resources in the Virtual Learning Environment: A guide for librarians

Jane Secker, London School of Economics, UK

Chandos Information Professional Series

…an excellent and very welcome book.
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 - examines the wealth of electronic library resources
 - examines the development of e-learning/online learning
 - considers the role of the librarian in supporting e-learning / online learning
 - provides practical examples for librarians

This book covers the key current topic of electronic library resources and learning in the digital age. The book begins by outlining the changing ‘information environment’ in which librarians now work. It then goes on to discuss: the development of e-learning as a concept and the impact this is having on the further and higher education sector; the changing role of the librarian in supporting online learning; the technical problems associated with connecting up library systems; the copyright and licensing of electronic resources in a digital environment; and, finally the book offers tips for librarians when becoming involved in such initiatives.

Readership: Library managers, electronic resource librarians/managers, and learner support librarians/managers.

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About the author

Dr Jane Secker is Assistant Librarian (Learning Technology) at the Centre for Learning Technology, based at the London School of Economics. She has worked on a number of research projects, including the DELIVER (Digital Electronic Library Integrating Virtual Learning Environments) project funded by the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC).

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Managing Electronic Resources
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Contents

The digital library
 - Introduction
 - Defining the digital library
 - Global digital library initiatives
 - UK digital library initiatives
 - The digital library today
 - The development of electronic reserves
 - E-books
 - Electronic journals
 - E-print services
 - Reading list management systems
 - Conclusion
 - Notes
 - References

E-learning and the digital library
 - Introduction
 - The concept of e-learning and learning technologies
 - E-learning – where did it come from?
 - E-learning, distance education and blended learning
 - UK developments in learning technology
 - The development of virtual learning environments
 - Commercial VLE software
 - E-learning and digital libraries
 - Developments outside the UK
 - Conclusion
 - Notes
 - References

E-learning and information literacy
 - Introduction
 - The new professionals
 - Information literacy and the ‘access paradox’
 - E-literacy and e-learning
 - Librarians as teachers
 - The need for continuing professional development
 - Conclusion
 - Notes
 - References

Copyright and licensing digital texts
 - Introduction
 - A brief guide to copyright
 - Copyright, digital rights and the electronic environment
 - The need for copyright clearance
 - Digitisation
 - Conclusion
 - Notes
 - References

Technical standards, specifications and access management
 - Introduction
 - What are standards and why are they important?
 - Library standards
 - Electronic journals and standards
 - Standards in the e-learning sector
 - Access management standards
 - Conclusion
 - Notes
 - References

Case studies and practical examples
 - Introduction
 - Case study 1: Electronic coursepacks in the VLE
 - Case study 2: Online resource lists at the University of Sheffield
 - Case study 3: The DELIVER project ‘Library area’
 - Case study 4: Information literacy and the VLE at Imperial College, London
 - Using electronic journal resources: a practical guide
 - Conclusion
 - Notes
 - References

Conclusion
 - Ten steps to getting into e-learning

Appendices
 - Sample letter to the owner of a website to request permission to download material for educational use
 - Sample letter to a publisher to request permission to use an extract from a printed journal