Library services in support of college, university, or other post-secondary courses and programs offered away from a main campus, or in the absence of a physical campus, and regardless of whether or where credit is given. Courses thus supported may be taught in a variety of formats or media, may or may not require physical facilities, and may or may not involve live interaction of teachers and students. The phrase is inclusive of services to courses in all post-secondary programs designated as: extension, extended, off-campus, extended campus, regional or branch campus, distance, distributed, blended, open, flexible, franchising, virtual, massive, synchronous, or asynchronous.
It is primarily the responsibility of the E Learning Librarian, with the support of the Research and Instructional Services Unit, to meet the needs of Missouri State University’s distance learning community. Space, services, and collections must be available to distance students, whether through format or delivery, with resources dedicated to facilitating this.
We will work to seamlessly provide tools (both synchronous and asynchronous) to our distance learning community that allow them to succeed and thrive in the online learning environment. As with on campus services and resources, we strive to be welcoming, safe, and intellectually stimulating. Technology plays a crucial role in distance learning library services, so we will continually scan for the best hardware and software to support library space, service, and collections, especially as Missouri State University’s distance offerings expand and grow.
Standards for Distance Learning Library Services, 2016. http://www.ala.org/acrl/standards/guidelinesdistancelearning#definitions
Work with both existing and new platforms to integrate and highlight OER collections
Continue to prioritize digital first when collecting new materials
Collaborate with Resource Management and Discovery unit (Content Strategist) to identify collection gaps and needs
Continue to work to provide a pathway to physical materials for distance students
Make DEIA efforts more visible (and increase in areas lacking)
LTI integration of Subject Guides in new LMS- Brightspace
Review and re-invigorate ‘how-to’ YouTube videos (Tutorial Channel)
Student satisfaction assessment
Brainstorm new marketing pathways and collaborations
Seek outside professional development opportunities for RIS unit
Continue to offer refreshers in existing tech (Zoom, anything SpringShare)
Increase collaboration with online programs at MSU
Mindful website changes/updates
Rethink Information Literacy Subject Guide