Information and library studies on a virtual campus.

Marcella, Rita; Baxter, Graeme

Abstract

Provides a critical overview of the introduction of the Postgraduate Diploma/Master of Science course in Information and Library Studies, in online distance learning mode, by the School of Information and Media at the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen. Includes some initial observations on the success of the distance learning approach, and on the implications of directing, and interacting with, students by remote, largely electronic means. Student response to the course materials and to the communications media utilised are discussed critically, in particular in terms of interaction, involvement and isolation. Also examines the nature of the status and personal circumstances of the students being attracted by the distance learning mode.

Citation

MARCELLA, R. and BAXTER, G. 2001. Information and library studies on a virtual campus. New library world [online], 102(10), pages 362-371. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000006065

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Nov 1, 2001
• Online Publication Date: Nov 1, 2001
• Publication Date: Nov 1, 2001
• Deposit Date: Feb 18, 2008
• Publicly Available Date: Feb 18, 2008
• Journal: New library world
• Print ISSN: 0307-4803
• Publisher: Emerald
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 102
• Issue: 10
• Pages: 362-371
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000006065
• Keywords: Distance learning; Information resources management; Information services; Librarians; Library and information studies
• Public URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10059/133
• Related Public URLs: http://hdl.handle.net/10059/2499
• Contract Date: Feb 18, 2008