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1 LIBRARY LIVE: Embedding and contextualizing information resources in the virtual learning environment Paper presented at the 27 th Annual IATUL Conference: Embedding libraries in Learning and Research, Portugal, 22-25 May 2006 HANNIE SANDER, ANETTE VAN VUREN, TANYA DU PLESSIS 22 MAY 2006

2 Library LIVE IATUL 20O6, js@rau.ac.za 2 AGENDA Introduction University of Johannesburg UJ Integrated Multi-modal approach to learning and teaching UJ Library & Information Centre and VLE Integration: info resources & services Library support in VLE principles Library LIVE Evaluation: VLE and Library LIVE Way forward Conclusion ……..Snapshot

3 Library LIVE IATUL 20O6, js@rau.ac.za 3 UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG 1 January 2005 RAU; Soweto and East Rand (Vista); and TWR Comprehensive university Integration: academic & vocational programmes 9 faculties, 5 campuses > 45 000 students 6 200 staff

4 Library LIVE IATUL 20O6, js@rau.ac.za 4 Integrated Multi-modal approach to learning and teaching RAU strategic planning: integrated multimodal approach Senate approval 2002 CTLA: CenTAL Learner centred model Facilitates guiding of students’ learning Enhance learning Learning management system: WebCT Vista 4: Edulink Training, workload, professional designers Sikhuthaza Imfundo! We energize learning!

5 Library LIVE IATUL 20O6, js@rau.ac.za 5 Integrated multimodal teaching and learning approach

6 Library LIVE IATUL 20O6, js@rau.ac.za 6 UJ Library and Information Centre 7 libraries, 5 campuses > 4 000 study seats 24 hour study facilities > 200 staff members 800 000 volumes 2 300 serials 120 eDBs 40 000 full text titles RSS, 24/7, Interlending. ECR Info fluency UJLink Webpage

7 Library LIVE IATUL 20O6, js@rau.ac.za 7 Information fluency Info fluency levels differ Screenagers Copy & paste generation Guides: lecturers and librarians Evaluation academic quality info sources Compelling strategy: search & evaluate in e-classroom.

8 Library LIVE IATUL 20O6, js@rau.ac.za 8 Integration of information resources and services RAU, Vista,TWR LIC Commitment now UJ LIC commitment Mission and objectives Equitable and optimal access all formats Comprehensive & diverse information service Integrated info resources &services in UJ academic programmes Info literacy/fluency & LLL Partnerships through collaboration and cooperation R & D information environment Community engagement & social responsibility initiatives

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11 Library LIVE IATUL 20O6, js@rau.ac.za 11 The library as VLE support –Not passive repository: print & e –NB source: e-content for VLE –Contribution to VLE: combines e-content & learning support services

12 Library LIVE IATUL 20O6, js@rau.ac.za 12 Linking to online resources WebCT/Edulink enables links to online resources/UJLink Internet & Google changed student info expectations & seeking habits “Disappearing” URL’s when linking to a non-library environment

13 Library LIVE IATUL 20O6, js@rau.ac.za 13 SCONUL VLE library support principles Good quality info to broaden & deepen understanding. Quality library services & info provision = in VLE as traditional learning environment Timely access: wide range info resources & services VLE students: opportunity develop & enhance info literacy skills Flexible integration: library services & info provision in VLE.

14 Library LIVE IATUL 20O6, js@rau.ac.za 14 Contextual, course specific integration of library resources and services in the VLE

15 Library LIVE IATUL 20O6, js@rau.ac.za 15 LIDI project Portals: subject and student Library LIVE: service to support UJ's learner centered multi modal approach How can a student working in VLE/ WebCT environment, access a recommended article within a licensed database - minimum effort & confusion; without leaving the ‘electronic classroom’? Contextual links Subject specific DB access e-Reference services Use quality info sources early Embedding and contextualizing information resources in the virtual learning environment

16 Library LIVE IATUL 20O6, js@rau.ac.za 16 Library website

17 Library LIVE IATUL 20O6, js@rau.ac.za 17 P-linking DOI, purl, true, persistent links,… License – copyright, course packs … WAM – access, private firewalls… IMS & RLI – Resource List Interoperability Principles into practice

18 Library LIVE IATUL 20O6, js@rau.ac.za 18 Integrating Technologies Anytime, anywhere Visibility, awareness Partnerships Seamless, convenient

19 Library LIVE IATUL 20O6, js@rau.ac.za 19 EVALUATION: Edulink and Library in VLE 2004 & 2004 32 courses, 1 st semester 2005 23 questions 2 036 responses Overall positive – studying easier, improved time management, independent study Information Ease of access, availability Improved communication Overcrowded laboratories Misuse Lecturers

20 Library LIVE IATUL 20O6, js@rau.ac.za 20 EVALUATION: Library LIVE Final section Information Science 1A Relevance in subject specific course e-Study guides links to subject specific DBs Similar response - Edulink Extremely positive

21 Library LIVE IATUL 20O6, js@rau.ac.za 21 The way forward DB publishers & vendors Development – partnerships – 3 clicks Additional tools – Refworks Subject & Info librarians Innovation, R & D

22 Library LIVE IATUL 20O6, js@rau.ac.za 22 CONCLUSION UJ reflecting SA HE system Multi-modal approach UJLIC support Leading role: VLE ICT advantage Positive, enhanced learning experience Integration info & programmes Life-long learning

23 Library LIVE IATUL 20O6, js@rau.ac.za 23 Hannie Sander js@rau.ac.za Anette van Vuren anettej@uj.ac.za Tanya du Plessis tf@rau.ac.za Siyabonga! Thank you

24 Library LIVE IATUL 20O6, js@rau.ac.za 24 Snapshot: Edulink & Library LIVE Where to start? What's available? Cannot find a thing! Rather try YAHOO! GOOGLE …easy Problem to access… Not on my topic… Too much! I didn't know…

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51 Library LIVE IATUL 20O6, js@rau.ac.za 51 Libraries over the centuries have been the most important way of keeping our collective wisdom. They were and still are a sort of universal brain where we can retrieve what we have forgotten and what we still do not know…..it is the best possible imitation by human beings of a divine mind, where the whole universe is viewed and understood at the same time. Umberto Eco Embedding and contextualizing information resources in the virtual learning environment


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