1 Techniques for Integrating Library Resources into WebCT W.W. Hagerty Library Drexel University Andrew D. Wheeler April 19, 2004

2 Why include the library? Enhance student learning. Improve quality of sources. Reduce student reliance on free web. Simplify course development. Increase usage of library resources. Improve students’ information literacy, research skills, and life long learning skills – accreditation implications. Students interact with and learn from librarians.

3 Collaboration is the key! Faculty. Librarians and library personnel. Information Resources Technology personnel.

4 Techniques Library link on WebCT template. Discussion Topic with librarian participation. Link to items in electronic reserves. Link to articles from electronic journals or databases.

5 Library Link - What and Why Add a Library Link in the WebCT course template so all courses connect to the library. Consistent link location on screen for students. Automatic for faculty. Easy to set up. NOT specific!

6 W.W. Hagerty Library Library Link StudentsFaculty Drexel University Databases & External Resources WebCT IRT

7 Library Link - Example

8 Library Link – Requirements Institution WebCT administrators / and technology personnel. Faculty agreement / acceptance. Library provides target URL.

9 Discussion Topic - What and Why Students post questions in a Discussion Topic - Librarians respond to the questions. Faculty member may interject ideas at any time. Questions and responses available to ALL students for the duration of the class.

10 W.W. Hagerty Library Discussion Topic StudentsFaculty Drexel University Databases & External Resources WebCT IRT

11 Discussion Topic Example Example: “Design Project Research Questions & Ideas” – A. McCann, HUM107,

12 Discussion Topic Example * Student's name not shown. Student Question* Librarian Reply Faculty Reply Example: “Design Project Research Questions & Ideas” – A. McCann, HUM107,

13 Discussion Topic - Requirements Faculty agreement / acceptance. Librarian or library personnel as Teaching Assistant in WebCT. Daily involvement by librarian. Relies on the Discussion Topic and Teaching Assistant features of WebCT.

14 Link to e-Reserves - What and Why Simple single-click access to the e-Reserves. Faculty submits content to library e-Reserve personnel. Specific resource. ON campus / full institutional control.

15 W.W. Hagerty Library e-Reserves StudentsFaculty Drexel University Databases & External Resources WebCT IRT

16 Link to e-Reserves - Requirements Electronic version of resource (file or scan). Faculty allow time for library e-Reserve personnel to load item to electronic reserves. Faculty must add link in WebCT course to the particular item OR link to the e-Reserve area of the course. Copyright?

17 Link to article in Database - What and Why Simple single-click access to the article. Faculty can integrate high quality scholarly information into the class. Information stored OFF campus / NOT full institutional control. Database e-Journal

18 W.W. Hagerty Library Articles in Databases StudentsFaculty Drexel University Databases & External Resources WebCT IRT

19 Link to article in Database - Requirements No need to scan a document. Need a Durable URL, also called a Persistent URL Faculty add link to the item in the particular course. Link may need to be tested each term to ensure functionality. Simultaneous logins?

20 e-Reserves vs. Database e-Reservese-Journal / Database Data stored ON campus.Data stored OFF campus. No subscription required.Subscription required. Someone (usually faculty) must supply or indicate the print or electronic item. Must choose from database content, cannot provide content. Unlimited simultaneous users. Copyright? Possible limits on simultaneous logins. Narrow coverage - only items in e-Reserve are available. Extensive coverage - entire database is available (depending on subscription).

21 Summary Library Link Discussion Topic Link to e-Reserve Link to Article in Database Full Institutional Control Course-Specific Resource Faculty Commitment Minimal Set-up and occasional monitoring. Provide / specify content. Choose content from database. Library Commitment One time for all courses. Need help from IRT. Daily for Librarian e-Reserve Personnel during set-up. Help find Durable (Persistent) URL NoteCopyright? Simultaneous Logins?

22 Acknowledgements Several Faculty, Library Staff, and IRT Staff are instrumental in providing library resources to students via WebCT. The following people were more directly involved with this presentation…

23 Thanks… This presentation is a modification of earlier presentations developed by Jenifer Baldwin and Laura Moyer, formerly with the W.W. Hagerty Library at Drexel University. Michael Scheuermann, Distance Learning and Faculty Development Consultant in the Information Resources and Technology Department at Drexel University is a major asset for WebCT related requests. He includes a discussion about library resources in his WebCT boot camps.

24 … and more thanks! Prof. Andrew McCann and Dr. Valerie Arms, Drexel University, provided faculty insights and valuable ideas. Their innovation and friendly enthusiasm drive the collaboration that is essential for connecting students to resources through technology and the classrooms. Jay Bhatt, Information Services Librarian for Engineering, W.W. Hagerty Library, Drexel University provides resource expertise and an unequaled commitment to students and service. Championing this presentation - Tracy Hull, Head of Information Services, with additional insight from Tim Siftar, Information Services Librarian for IST and Education, W.W. Hagerty Library, Drexel University.

25 Contact Information: Jay Bhatt Information Services Librarian for Engineering W.W. Hagerty Library Drexel University Andrew Wheeler Information Resources Technician for Engineering W.W. Hagerty Library Drexel University

26 Contact Information: Dr. Jean-Claude Bradley Associate Professor Chemistry Drexel University Andrew McCann Instructor English and Philosophy Drexel University -[end]-