{"id":4332,"date":"2020-06-30T12:43:44","date_gmt":"2020-06-30T16:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.acohen.com\/blog\/?p=4332"},"modified":"2023-11-17T16:12:25","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T20:12:25","slug":"libraries-key-partners-in-virtual-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acohen.com\/blog\/libraries-key-partners-in-virtual-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Libraries: Key Partners in Virtual Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"

Academic librarians can play a key role \u00a0in the adjustment to online learning: they can assist faculty with transferring courses to online (or hybrid) format, and provide collaboration opportunities for students. Librarians should create a\u00a0library resource strategy<\/strong>\u00a0to help maintain consistent, engaging learning in lieu of in-person classes.<\/p>\n

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Please take our survey on Virtual Learning and share with colleagues.\u00a0LINK TO VIRTUAL LEARNING SURVEY<\/a><\/p>\n

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Our firm has developed tools to help libraries adjust to a higher reliance on digital resources. Our flexible\u00a0design thinking strategy<\/strong>\u00a0 helps our clients decide what changes they should make. We can build a plan for you, providing a platform that builds on your strengths.\u00a0Contact Library Consulting Services<\/a><\/p>\n

As we adjust to an online focus, \u00a0collection development<\/strong>\u00a0should include a digital asset management plan. For example, your collection should include resources that are free and available without copyright requirements. During a recent project, we found that a University\u2019s special collections were often in digital formats.<\/p>\n

Below is a link to original anatomy diagrams that can be used as primary research materials (sample image below):Trait\u00e9 complet de l’anatomie de l’homme comprenant la medecine operatoire, par le docteur Bourgery. Avec planches lithographi\u00e9es d’apr\u00e8s nature par N.H. Jacob.<\/a>\u00a0Students could use this free resource if it was integrated into their scholarly workspace.<\/p>\n

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ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education<\/b>
\nIf you need a structured outreach process, visit the\u00a0ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education<\/a>. We are researching this subject to uncover the ways online learning will be applied to higher education. We are very interested in your perspective! <\/p>\n

Please share our survey on Virtual Learning with colleagues.\u00a0LINK TO VIRTUAL LEARNING SURVEY<\/a><\/p>\n

We can help you develop a digital library strategy: \u00a0CONTACT US<\/a><\/p>\n

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Below is a link to Tipasa<\/a>. Join the community and help develop next generation software. Our integration plans can improve library operations. We showcase new technology to encourage innovation in library operations. We can help you develop a digital library strategy: \u00a0CONTACT US<\/a> <\/p>\n