Evolution or Integration: What Is the Current State of Library Services for Distance Learners?

Autor/inn/en	Behr, Michele D.; Hayward, Julie L.
Titel	Evolution or Integration: What Is the Current State of Library Services for Distance Learners?
Quelle	In: Journal of Library & Information Services In Distance Learning, 10 (2016) 3-4, S.88-100 (13 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1533-290X
DOI	10.1080/1533290X.2016.1206777
Schlagwörter	Distance Education; Library Services; Academic Libraries; Web Sites; Surveys; Library Personnel; Library Instruction; Reference Services; Library Materials; Guides; Case Studies; Access to Information; Michigan + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Bibliotheksarbeit; College; Colleges; University; Universities; Libary; Libraries; Hochschule; Fachhochschule; Universität; Bibliothek; Hochschulbibliothek; Web-Design; Survey; Umfrage; Befragung; Bibliotheksverzeichnis; Literaturdienst; Handbuch; Leitfaden; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study
Abstract	Are services that were once intended to be exclusively available to the distance learning population now typically available for all users in a university community? This article seeks to investigate this question using two different methods. First, an unobtrusive study of 100 library Websites was conducted to determine whether these libraries offer distinct services such as delivery of materials, instruction, research guides, or dedicated library personnel for off-campus users, and whether there is any differentiation between services for on- and off-campus populations. Second, two surveys were conducted to gather information from library staff about services and access methods provided to distance learners. Results showed some disconnect between information on library Websites versus information reported by library staff members. In addition, there appears to be more integration of services in the area of instruction and reference assistance than in delivery of materials. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01