Role of Digital Libraries in supporting E-Learning Rachna Patnaik Head, Library & Documentation Division, Space Applications Centre, ISRO Ahmedabad rachna@sac.isro.gov.in 2nd August, 2017 CALIBER, 2017

Introduction Libraries are repositories of knowledge and the impact of information technology has changed the face of traditional libraries to digital libraries. Digital libraries are supporting E-learning which has emerged as a boon as it involves learning through information and communication technology. E-learning includes online/computer based learning in the form of webinars, discussion forums, chats, audios, videos. CALIBER, 2017

E-Learning . Sr. No. Scheduled Delivery Platform On Demand Delivery Platform 1 E-learning occurs in real time. Does not occur in real time. 2 Active interaction between the presenter and learner. Information is available on demand. 3 It is restricted by time and place requirements. The information is provided round the clock. 4 E.g. Webinar, video conference over the network. E.g. Web based access to resources, access to interactive CD/DVD at their own convenience. . CALIBER, 2017

E-learning through various modes INTERNET Online Learning Discussion Forums Video conferencing Computer-based Learning Webinars Chat CALIBER, 2017

Digital Libraries supporting E-Learning The Space Applications Centre (SAC) digital library is developed on Drupal Content management system (CMS). The portal provides a platform for managing scattered information resources.   It allows learners to use digital resources remotely without even knowing where it is stored. CALIBER, 2017

SAC Library portal CALIBER, 2017

Content Pages of Books/Journals Online Learning  The current content pages of books and journals are downloaded/scanned and linked which are accessible from OPAC. Content Pages of Books/Journals CALIBER, 2017

Online Learning : E-Books Library has procured E-books and are linked with OPAC. CALIBER, 2017

Online Learning : Digitized Journals Full-text access of House Publications from OPAC CALIBER, 2017

Accessing CD/DVD from OPAC E-Learning :CD/DVD Access    Library has a collection of CD/DVDs which are mapped on 100 TB Network Attached Storage (NAS) which are accessible from desktop. Accessing CD/DVD from OPAC   CALIBER, 2017

E-Learning : NPTEL Videos The National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) videos are mapped on NAS that can be accessed through portal. CALIBER, 2017

Online Learning : Institutional Repository     The Institutional Repository of SAC library uses DSpace open source software which is linked with portal . CALIBER, 2017

E-Books CALIBER, 2017

News Clippings CALIBER, 2017

Online Learning : Hindi Language Laboratory   The content available in this laboratory are video, audio materials, Hindi e-books and software tools for learning Hindi. CALIBER, 2017

Virtual Reference Service Library has incorporated virtual reference service in portal through discussion forum where learners can discuss, exchange views, expertise on a topic. Discussion Forum CALIBER, 2017

Book Reviews The indenter of the book is requested to deliver a talk on the book and presentation is linked to the portal. CALIBER, 2017

Webinars CALIBER, 2017

E-Learning Platform - Moodle CALIBER, 2017

Conclusion   SAC Library is supporting E-learning and is in process of using Moodle an open source learning management system for learners. It is the responsibility of library professionals to develop their skills to meet challenges posed by e-learning environment. CALIBER, 2017