"E-Learning: National Diet Library's Training Programs for Librarians Through the Internet": ２００８

Activities of the Kansai-kan 1. Access point for sharing of NDL resources 2. Support operations for other libraries

Support operations for other libraries - Collaborative Networks - NDL National Union Catalogue Network - Collaborative Reference Database - Training Programs for Librarians - Study of Library Information Science - Services for Handicapped Readers

Training Programs for Librarians - Programs for librarians in Japan - Programs for librarians overseas - E-learning programs

E-learning programs - Background - Current situation of public and university libraries : reduction of personnel a nd budget ” No money, No time ” - Limitation of numbers in group training - Merit - Participants can study anytime anywhere - Flexible in increasing number of participants

E-learning programs: Past achievements Programs （ FY2006,2007 ） courses Number of participants FY2006FY2007 Basics of Preservation and Conservation 1 st Term nd Tern Basics of Digitization 205 Various Japanese books 213 After FY2007, the fixed number for a course is 200 places

E-learning programs: course description - registration To register for the programs, enter via the E-learning portal site and receive ID number and password. p.ndl.go.jp/library/html/portal.html

E-learning programs: course description - System Requirements - OS ： Windows2000/XP （ SP2) （ Not compliant with Windows Vista and Mac ） - Browser: Internet Explorer 5.5SP2 ／ 6.0 ／ 6.0 SP1 、 Netscape Navigator 4.7X - Japanese environment Texts are only in Japanese. - Adobe Flash Player 7.x or later Java script enabled in the browser Adobe Acrobat Reader

E-learning programs: course description - Available time ： 24 hours a day - Term ： about 3 month - Support: receive questions and send encouragement by - Self check: check on your own progress and level of understanding - Questionnaire: course evaluation questionnaire at the end of the course

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E-learning programs: FY A new course developed in FY2007 “ Introduction to science and technology information ” material revised based on what was used for group training - Start in FY20 ０８ - publicity via the NDL website and newsletters - plan to expand the number of participants

E-learning programs: in future - A new course will be developed in FY2008 to start in FY or 6 courses a year will be provided - Old materials will be revised - Development of additional courses will be considered

E-learning programs: challenges - Because of high needs, we hope to increase number of courses and of participants - Systematization: role sharing between E- learning and group training - E-learning ： basics; contents suitable for self-study - Group training ： practice; course requiring a close look at the materials

E-learning programs: in conclusion - Overseas students welcome - You can attend E-learning with Internet connection and Japanese environment - Keep watching the NDL HP and e- mail newsletters!