web-based distance learning ALA program

[Colby,Sandy]

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Web-based distance learning: tools for development and support at the ALA
annual conference New Orleans 1999 hosted by 

INTERNET RESOURCES Interest Group Program, LITA, ALA   

On behalf of the Internet Resources Interest Group 
(IRIG), a committee of LITA, you are cordially invited  
to attend  Web-based distance learning: tools for development and support on
Sat. June 26, 1999  from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Sheraton New Orleans, Gr. BR
C during 
ALA Annual 1999.  The cassette of this taped session 
will also be available for purchase at ALA. 

You won't want to miss hearing three dynamic, experienced and practicing
professionals who will address the selection of Internet tools necessary to
deliver either remote learning or reference services in a virtual
environment, on-site and off-site reference 
and library support, authentication, faculty web page training, cost and
relevant Internet-based tools including group web browsing; text-chatting;
desktop 
sharing; break-out rooms for small group discussions); archive of live
sessions (including all class components--audio, images, text--with events
synchronized for seamless playback); collaborative document creation and
editing (create, edit, and share 
documents online without leaving one's web browser). 

1. Linda C. Smith and Jill Gengler
Smith, Professor and Associate Dean Graduate School of Library and
Information Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Jill Gengler, LEEP
staff,"LEEP3: An Internet-based Program for Graduate Professional Education"
where communication is accomplished asynchronously. In addition to
instructor-authored web pages, students make use of textbooks, course packs,
electronic reserves, and materials available at libraries near their homes
or obtained with the assistance of the Academic Outreach Library as well as
other on-line technical support. 

2. Anne K. Abate, Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty,  Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Dr. Abate recently completed her dissertation on distance learning and will
address Internet-based reference and library support identified
Internet-based 
distance learning needs, applications, emerging trends. 


3. Stephanie F. Race, Director Florida Distance Learning 
Reference & Referral Center, Univ. of So. Florida, which provides a virtual 
reference desk for students enrolled in off-campus courses offered by
regionally accredited, Florida-based universities and colleges, will discuss
the center's 
experiences, roles and challenges in providing services to remote users in a
virtual environment. The Center is designed to complement the primary
services provided by 
the distance learner's college, university, and public libraries. Florida
Distance Learning Library Initiative: Five Components 
? Document Delivery 
? Borrowing Privileges 
? Electronic Resources 
? Library User Training 
? Reference & Referral Center 

Do you want to be on the cutting edge of Internet Resources trends? Plan now
to attend the Internet Resources Interest Group business meeting from
4:30-5:30 PM Sat. June 26, 1999 at the Ernst Morial Convention Center
(EMCC), 216

Visit our websites http://www.lita.org/igs/Ir/netgroup.htm or
http://www.usu.edu/~library/Lita/officers.html

and subscribe to our mailing list, send a message to:
listserv at apsu01.apsu.edu  <mailto:listserv at apsu01.apsu.edu>and in the body
of the message, type: SUBSCRIBE IRIG-LITA <Your Personal Name Here>. For
more information, contact the moderator, Deanne Luck
<mailto:luckdl at apsu01.apsu.edu >.

Sandy Colby, MLIS IRIG co-chair 
Educational Technology Specialist
OCLC Institute
6565 Frantz Rd.
Dublin, OH 43017-3395
(614) 764-4378
colbys at oclc.org
http://www.oclc.org/institute/index.htm