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Distance Education Library Services

Resources for Faculty

"The instilling of lifelong learning skills through...information literacy instruction in academic libraries is a primary outcome of higher education," and is "of equal necessity for the distance learning community as for those on the traditional campus." ACRL Guidelines for Distance Learning Library Services

What you and your students can do at a distance:

Library tools to use in your DE course:

Library instruction for your DE students:

Incorporate library research into your DE course. Instruction may include topics such as:

  • Searching the library's catalog and databases
  • Moving beyond web search engines for research
  • Using subject-specific databases and resources
  • Using and evaluating web-based and print resources
  • Getting started in the research process
  • Citing sources properly
  • Avoiding plagiarism
  • Using the library remotely

Library instruction for DE students is available in a variety of formats, including:

  • Librarian-monitored discussion thread in online course
  • Written presentation (or "lecture") for online course
  • On-campus instruction for DE students who visit campus
  • Customized library support web page (see examples)
  • Instruction via ITV, audio, or other technologies
  • Travel to off-campus sites
  • Other ideas?

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Distance Education Librarian

For questions about library services for distance education, please contact:

Jill Markgraf
Distance Education & Reference Librarian
markgrjs@uwec.edu
715-836-5357

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