E-resources

Teaching Development Week 2013

Identify advantages and disadvantages of

e-resources

Improve familiarity with e-resources

Increase confidence in using e-resources

Objectives of the Session

24/7 access No overdues / No fines Don’t get lost/stolen/damaged Content can be printed and downloaded Accessibility software Useful at times of peak demands Can be added to reading lists and Citybit Directed learning

Advantages of E-resources

Lack of title availability from publishers People feel comfortable using print Up to 25% slower to read from a monitor Promotional intensive – Staff and learner

awareness Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions Relies on certain technology to access them Certain resources can be costly

Disadvantages of E-resources

The Information Station

Collection of quality controlled e-resources by subject area

Using e-resources in your teaching

Incorporating e-resources with Citybit (Moodle)

Introduction to ebrary