e-learning and Teaching in Library and Information Services

Online learning is becoming an increasingly important approach to user education, information literacy and ILS staff development. ILS staff are becoming increasingly involved in the business of e-learning and teaching, from designing and developing materials and programmes through to supporting individual and group learning using virtual learning environments. This text provides an overview and guide to the rapidly developing field of virtual learning environments and provides practical guidance to the development, use and delivery of online learning and teaching materials and programmes. It includes ready-to-use aids such as checklists, questionnaires, charts and tables, and also a wide range of case studies in an ILS context, taken from current practice of the information and library world in the UK and worldwide. Key areas covered include: models of online learning and teaching; the Internet and Web - using learning resources; visual learning environments; electronic assessment; basic conferencing skills for tutors; managing online learning and teaching; moving from conventional learning and teaching to online.