Introduction to Library Services
Thursday, 26 April, 2018 - 19:00
Learn about the online library, how to find help and support, and how to access key services to help with your studies or work at the OU.
Library Services
Your gateway to a wide range of online information resources
The one day event hosted by the Open University Library in partnership with OCLC Research and Jisc focused on the challenges MOOCs pose to the traditional delivery of library services, and the opportunities they offer for libraries to rethink and revitalise their proposition. Participants were brought up to speed with the latest MOOC developments around the world, with particular emphasis on developments in the UK. Speakers shared their experience of and thoughts about the impact MOOCs are having on library services across many sectors, on publishers, and on the higher education landscape.
The event builds on a highly successful workshop held in Philadelphia in March, sponsored by OCLC and the University of Pennsylvania at which the Open University was the only institution from outside North America.
The objectives of the day were:
The Changing Face of MOOCs: Hugh Davis, Southampton University
Edinburgh (Coursera): Sian Bayne, University of Edinburgh
An overview of MOOCs and Libraries to date: Merrilee Proffit, OCLC Research
The experiences of a MOOC learner: Sally-Anne Betteridge, University of Birmingham
Workshop facilitated by Rachel Bruce and Ben Showers, Jisc – the outcomes from this session will be published here later in the year
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If you have any queries or questions please email library-services@open.ac.uk
Thursday, 26 April, 2018 - 19:00
Learn about the online library, how to find help and support, and how to access key services to help with your studies or work at the OU.