E resource overview (SDW 2013)
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E-resources Teaching Development Week 2013
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Staff Development Week 2013
Transcript of E resource overview (SDW 2013)
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
