Enhancing Learning While Creating a Library Presence in Course Management Systems

Abstract

Web 2.0 has made information more accessible and offers opportunities to make library resources more visible. This article presents several strategies for incorporating libraries and library resources into Web sites and course management systems. The tools presented are appropriate for many types of libraries and work with most Web-based systems. Readers who are exploring ways to integrate resources into other sites will find a convenient list of ideas.

KEYWORDS:

• Web 2.0
• distance education
• course management systems
• electronic resources
• libraries
• RSS
• desktop sharing
• screencasting