Library Services for Distance Learning in Higher Education
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- February 28, 2019
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Cook, Timothy W.
- Affiliation: School of Information and Library Science
- Abstract
- Distance education has become an important part of college and university academic programs in recent years, potentially impacting millions of students in higher education each year. This study sought to learn what distance learners use to find information for class research, and how much a library's distance education services impact the students' academic success. As universities continue to extend their campuses virtually, their libraries must follow suit to remain relevant to today's highly digital educational environment. Support is needed from the institutions' libraries through dynamic subject guides, online tutorials, etc. to help increase student comprehension of course material. Important issues for libraries and librarians to address include remote access for student research, collaborative planning with teaching faculty, outreach and marketing to increase awareness of library services and resources, library website integration with course management systems, and assessment of library services for distance learners.
- Date of publication
- April 2012
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- In Copyright
- Advisor
- Moran, Barbara
- Degree granting institution
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Language
- Extent
- 49
- Deposit record
- abb1808a-3405-4d7b-866b-f35807dc08b2
- Access right
- Open access
- Date uploaded
- March 6, 2013
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