LIBR 287-02
LIBR 287-11
Seminar in Information Science
Topic: Virtual Services
Spring 2011 Course Information
Lori Bell
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Course Overview
This course focuses on library services provided via the internet. Some libraries have whole web departments which may or may not mirror the bricks and mortar services as more and more people visit the library on the web instead of in person.
Topics will include:
- The Website as front door to virtual services - design, considerations
- Electronic collections - eBooks, audio books, and links to other websites
- Selection of electronic resources
- Digital reference - providing reference on the web
- Social media to promote the library
- Evaluating web-based services
- Offering online programs - book discussions, speakers, etc
- Virtual world library services
- ILS - access to web content
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