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The Subject Specialist Librarian’S Role In Providing Distance Learning Services, Mary Cassner, Kate E. Adams
The Subject Specialist Librarian’S Role In Providing Distance Learning Services, Mary Cassner, Kate E. Adams
UNL Libraries: Faculty Publications
Subject specialist librarians play a role in providing resources and services to distance students. The authors surveyed subject librarians and distance librarians, examining how and to what extent subject librarians provide service to distance learners.
The Guidelines for Distance Learning Library Services (Association of College and Research Libraries [ACRL], 2004) state that it is the responsibility of the originating post-secondary institution to meet the teaching, learning, and research needs of distance students and distance faculty. Within the institution, the library has primary responsibility for distance learning library services. While the guidelines include a section that outlines the role and activities …
A Survey Of Distance-Administrators In Arl Libraries: An Overview Of Library Resources And Services, Mary Cassner, Kate Adams
A Survey Of Distance-Administrators In Arl Libraries: An Overview Of Library Resources And Services, Mary Cassner, Kate Adams
UNL Libraries: Faculty Publications
The authors conducted a survey of distance librarian-administrators at Association of Research Libraries member libraries who plan for and manage distance learning library services. Survey questions included: What resources and services do ARL libraries currently offer to distance learners? What changes are being planned for in the immediate future? With libraries experiencing flattened budgets, what will be the impact on distance learners? Findings from the survey will inform librarian- administrators and library deans/directors of the current state of, and emerging trends in, distance learning library services.