Beyond the Bookshelf
Bringing the Library to Distance Learning Students through Technological Innovation
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5860/ital.v43i4.17323Keywords:
interactive learning technologies, Copyright, Python, pandemic-transformed pedagogy, metaliteracy, Information LiteracyAbstract
This column presents a case study exploring innovative approaches to digital librarianship within a distance learning Higher Education institution based in the UK. Key initiatives included asynchronous information literacy instruction, Python scripts for auditing course materials for broken links and copyright compliance, and management of physical extracts via a digital content store. It examines the challenges of building an online library service, balancing learner-centric practice with efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The study analyses the work done and presents future initiatives, offering insights and sharing practices for solo or small team librarians navigating the evolving landscape of both distance and face-to-face education.
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