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Open Education Policies In Irish Higher Education And The Role Of Librarians: Review And Recommendations, Aisling Coyne
Open Education Policies In Irish Higher Education And The Role Of Librarians: Review And Recommendations, Aisling Coyne
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This research aims to highlight the role librarians can play in OER policy, development, design, collaboration, publishing, teaching and management. This research will interview key experts, advocates, and librarians working in this area. Semi-structured interviews will be analysed using thematic analysis. The main results of the study for policy are that institutional culture and institutional buy-in are of paramount importance, pervading policy discussions, policy involvement, rewards and incentives, OER use and management. Recommendations from the study are that a national OER policy be created with a timeline for compliance to allow autonomy of the institution and consider institutional culture, librarians …
Responsive Web Site Development At The Library, Technological University Dublin: Acase Study, Niamh Walker-Headon
Responsive Web Site Development At The Library, Technological University Dublin: Acase Study, Niamh Walker-Headon
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This case study reviews the responsive Web design project undertaken by the Library, Technological University Dublin, with Granite Digital, including the preparatory literature review, the design process, task allocation, and the technologies leveraged to deliver the final design. The library is a small academic library with limited resources, and the project took place during a particularly challenging period in Ireland. The different types of testing the site underwent before launch are discussed, including testing of the design itself across browsers, accessibility testing using free online resources, testing the responsive design using free online resources, and physical device testing. The article …