Exploring the digital library : a guide for online teaching and learning / Kay Johnson and Elaine Magusin.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 141-149) and index.

Digital libraries : a cultural understanding -- New dynamics for scholarly communication -- Digital libraries in teaching and course development -- Beyond the mechanics of online retrieval : information literacy -- Using the digital library in higher education -- Faculty-librarian collaboration in online teaching and learning -- Collaborating on information literacy : case study 1 -- Collaborating on the DRR and reusing learning resources : case study 2 -- Beyond digital library culture barriers.

Exploring the Digital Library, a volume in The Jossey-Bass Online Teaching and Learning series, addresses the key issue of library services for faculty and their students in the online learning environment. Written by librarians at Athabasca University, a leading institution in distance education, this book shows how faculty can effectively use digital libraries in their day-to-day work and in the design of electronic courses. Exploring the Digital Library is filled with information, ideas, and Discusses how information and communication technologies are transforming scholarship communication. It Provides suggestions for integrating digital libraries into teaching and course development. The book also describes approaches to promoting information literacy skills and integrating these skills across the curriculum and outlines the skills and knowledge required in digital library use. Moreover, it suggests opportunities for faculty and librarians to collaborate in the online educational environment.