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Keep up with new concepts in this fast-changing field! The Internet, distance learning, and remote access to central information banks used to be the stuff of science fiction. Nowadays, academic librarians reap the benefits--and face the practical consequences--of the staggering advances in information technology. Off-Campus Library Services presents the advice and suggestions of experienced librarians to help you develop effective, easy-to-use off-campus information services, including distance learning. This informative book reveals the secrets of planning and implementing off-campus services. It also helps veteran librarians add user-friendly features and solve common problems on their existing systems. Off-Campus Library Services explains the technology, addresses management issues, and offers usable suggestions for program development. Off-Campus Library Services explores the central issues of these new services, including:
- training issues for library staff
- Web site development
- technical and information support
- changing roles for librarians
- the uses of conferencing software
- library support for Web-based courses
- library agreements and how to successfully negotiate them
- and much more!Off-Campus Library Services will become a trusted reference for librarians involved in planning, administering, or updating distance learning resources.
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The Haworth Information Press - Imprint of Te Haworth POress, Inc., Binghamton, New York, 2001
ISBN 10: 0789013401
ISBN 13: 9780789013408
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Trade Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. 467 Pages Indexed. Used trade paperback in As New condition. This volume contains the proceedings of the 9th Off-Campus Librry Services Conference held in Portland, Oregon, April 26-28, 2000. The conference addressed a wide range of off-campus programs relating to distance education and providing library services in support of these programs. The articles discussed administration of library distance programs; providing traditional library services such as bibliographic instruction and reference to distance learners; surveying the effectiveness of distance library distance porograms; providing distance learners with the same library technology that on-campust users enjoy. In recent years distance libreary programs have emerged from intrastate programs to being international in scope and interest. The papers included are ell researched and make an important contribution to this newly emerging field of library service. Consequently these papers wil appeal to a broad spectrum of librarians and serve the wider dissemination that the Journal of Library Administration provides. Seller Inventory # 13939
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Condition: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. Seller Inventory # Z1-I-017-02254
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