MAXIMIZING LIBRARY PRESENCE WHILE MINIMIZING ONLINE MAINTENANCE

Peggy Lynn MacIsaac

2011

Abstract

This paper presents challenges and opportunities for an academic library to increasing its presence in an online learning management system (LMS). Successful examples from Athabasca University, Canada’s Open University will highlight the benefits of a collaborative team approach to course development and LMS software applications. This case study demonstrates how an academic library can participate fully as an active partner in the learning process. Specific focus is given to the seamless access for students from the LMS to licensed electronic resources.

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MacIsaac P. (2011). MAXIMIZING LIBRARY PRESENCE WHILE MINIMIZING ONLINE MAINTENANCE . In Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU, ISBN 978-989-8425-49-2, pages 376-381. DOI: 10.5220/0003304803760381


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@conference{csedu11,
author={Peggy Lynn MacIsaac},
title={MAXIMIZING LIBRARY PRESENCE WHILE MINIMIZING ONLINE MAINTENANCE},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU,},
year={2011},
pages={376-381},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0003304803760381},
isbn={978-989-8425-49-2},
}


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TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU,
TI - MAXIMIZING LIBRARY PRESENCE WHILE MINIMIZING ONLINE MAINTENANCE
SN - 978-989-8425-49-2
AU - MacIsaac P.
PY - 2011
SP - 376
EP - 381
DO - 10.5220/0003304803760381