Distance Education Support in University Libraries

Abstract

This article describes the current distance education environment for university libraries and the distance education library services for faculty and students. The authors surveyed selected Association of Research Libraries (ARL) members to determine current services and the changes in distance education library services since the 1996 ARL SPEC Kit Survey. The 2003 survey included the library services listing from the “Guidelines for Distance Learning Library Services: A Draft Revision,” prepared by the Distance Learning Section of the Association of College and Research Libraries, ALA.     

论图书馆服务应如何适应现代远程教育的发展

本文分析了了图书馆服务在现代远程教育体系中的重要作用,指出了为适应现代远程教育发展,图书馆服务应采取的有关措施。     

建立以大学图书馆为核心的远程教育模式

本文分析了大学图书馆在远程教育中的优势，认为远程教育应以大学图书馆为中心，并提出了相应的具体措施。     

高校图书馆与现代远程教育

本文就远程教育的发展现状、高校图书馆在远程教育中的优势以及高校图书馆应采取哪些措施来配合高等学校开展远程教育等方面进行了论述。     

The Role of Academic Libraries for Augmenting Self-Directed Learning in Higher Education

Self-directed learning (SDL) has become a significant concept adopted by higher education institutions. In this context, academic libraries become an essential entity as they create these better learning environments. Therefore the present study aims to explore students’ perspective towards the usefulness of library resources for their learning approach, identify undergraduate satisfaction with library resources and services and their competency with some of the information literacy skills, and finally to investigate how academic libraries could support SDL in higher education.     

Libraries and Distance Education in Nigerian Universities: A Revisit

The emergence of the system of open and distance education is an inevitable development in the evolution of education internationally. With the increasing popularity of distance education, focus has turned to the role of libraries in the distance learning process. The library is an important tool for individuals' intellectual development. Academic libraries contain resources for research, teaching, and learning. This paper examines the efforts being made by Nigerian university libraries to fulfill the information needs of distance education students in their respective institutions.

This study was carried out in four Nigerian universities running distance education programs. The questionnaire method was used for data collection. The respondents used in this study were randomly selected from the distance learning (DL) students of the universities under study. It was discovered that DL students were not adequately catered for as far as the use of library resources is concerned. A student could graduate without having used libraries. The study recommends that adequate planning and financing should be made for DL students to be able to make use of the libraries and information resources. It adds that this would enhance their critical thinking and also enhance their degree of exposure to existing knowledge.     

高校图书馆网络资源利用教育的调研

通过对8所不同层次高校图书馆的网上调查,对目前我国网络资源利用教育的课程组织形式、课程内容（教材）、教育对象等方面作一些比较研究,并提出若干建议。     

The Changing Face of Distance Learning

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Change in distance learning is occurring at a rapid pace. As new technologies appear, institutions of higher education incorporate them into course delivery options. Library services must also change to meet new user needs. This article examines the process used to change a distance learning service model. After describing the strategies used by the author, a literature review analyzes the works that are especially relevant. Finally, a checklist for initiating change is provided to help others work through a similar process.     

Using a Web-Based MOO for Library Instruction in Distance Education

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This institution is in the process of establishing a graphical interface, Web-based MOO [Multi-User Dungeon, Object-Oriented], both to create a forum for synchronous library instruction and to serve as an online meeting place for off-campus students, who are otherwise without a learning community. This paper describes the development of that service and outlines its strengths and weaknesses.     

Providing Leadership for Change in Distance Learning

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Change in distance learning is occurring at a rapid pace. As new technologies appear, institutions of higher education incorporate them into their course delivery options. Library services must also change to meet new user needs. This article examines the meanings of change and leadership within a distance-learning setting. After describing several strategies used by the author to lead change, the process is outlined in a checklist, with notes to especially relevant current literature. The checklist is intended to help others work through a similar process.     

Distance Education and Virtual Reference

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Texas A&M University Libraries has been testing virtual reference services since February 2004, but during the fall semester 2005, the Libraries began implementing and actively promoting the services to various target groups. Distance education students were identified as a primary target group for virtual reference services, and as of the fall semester 2005, approximately 1,600 students were enrolled in 190 distance education classes. This paper presents the Libraries plan for promoting virtual reference services to distance education students and faculty and for evaluating the plan.     

Uncovering the Evidence: Faculty Perceptions of Distance Library Services

Usage statistics are a regular part of assessment but the lack of context leaves librarians pondering the reasons for fluctuations in use. Through development of an online survey, we examined faculty perceptions, knowledge, and use of distance library services to support online courses. Responses provided much needed context and helped to determine priorities and direction for services. While this survey was a useful marketing tool, results emphasized that the greatest need was for ongoing communication with faculty to increase awareness of services provided.     

高校图书馆教育职能辨析与提升

与其他系统图书馆相比较,高校图书馆的教育职能更加重要.通过分析高校图书馆教育职能的由来及其理论与实践依据,从强化教育意识、建立评价体系、直接参与教学、开展网上教育等四个方面探讨高校图书馆教育职能的提升.     

数字图书馆时代高校图书馆人力资源的建设

本文从数字图书馆与传统图书馆区别入手,重点论述数字图书馆对其工作人员的素质要求;通过分析目前高校图书馆人力资源现状,提出强化高校图书馆人力资源建设的几项措施.参考文献4.     

高校图书馆网络信息资源建设的质量控制

本文分析了我国高校图书馆网络信息资源建设工作的内容和范围、对其实施质量控制的必要性，并对网络信息资源的质量标准和宏观、微观方面的控制方法进行了探讨。     

大学图书馆在远程教育中的优势和发展方向

简要介绍了清华大学图书馆等开发数字化信息和网上信息资源的现状,分析了大学图书馆在远程教育中具备的优势和存在的障碍。同时,以美国大学图书馆和我国一些大学图书馆在远程教育中的具体实践为例,阐述了大学图书馆在未来远程教育中的发展方向。     

Academic Library Web Sites and Distance Education

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This study focuses on college and university library services provided to distance education students and a content analysis of library Web sites. The Web sites chosen were categorized by the amount of distance education the institution offered to students. Results indicated that the size of the institution had the strongest correlation to library services offered to distance education students (Spearman's rho of .618), not the degree to which distance education is provided (rho of .076). This study suggests that just because an institution offers distance learning courses does not necessarily mean that its library offers a full range of Web services to meet distance learner needs, and it brings into question whether some institutions have been too quick to provide distance education services without properly addressing student library needs.     

Assessing Academic Library Services to Distance Learners: A Literature Review of Perspectives from Librarians,Students, and Faculty

Many academic libraries are expanding services to online and distance students to keep pace with enrollment trends in higher education, prompting additional research to evaluate the use and effectiveness of library reference and instruction services to distance users. This literature review explores this research from the perspectives of academic librarians, distance students, and faculty teaching online and distance courses, and finds both commonalities and contradictions among these viewpoints.     

开展社会教育——高校图书馆发展的必然选择

在探讨高校图书馆社会教育内涵的基础上,深刻剖析了高校图书馆开展社会教育的必然性并提出高校图书馆开展社会教育的几种方式。参考文献11。     

浅谈公共图书馆与高校图书馆信息资源的共建共享

通过对公共图书馆与高校图书馆信息资源共建共享的必要性和可行性的分析和探讨,提出了实现两类图书馆资源共建共享的途径和办法。参考文献4。