Library Services for Engineering and Technology Distance Learning Programs. Results of a Survey

Osorio, Nestor L. Library Services for Engineering and Technology Distance Learning Programs. Results of a Survey., 1997 . In American Society for Engineering Education, Annual Conference (1997 : Milwaukee), Milwaukee, WI (US), 15-18 June 1997. (Unpublished) [Conference poster]

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Distance learning programs for engineering and technology fields have shown a continuing growth in the nineties, and the question of how academic libraries are responding to this form of teaching is one in need of more exploration. In order to gain some better understanding on this matter, a questionnaire was mailed in the spring of 1996 to seventy libraries of institutions offering academic programs in engineering or technology fields through distance learning. Questions dealt with remote access to electronic resources, assistance and instruction, delivery of materials, and institutional support. In general these libraries are making available services to distance learning programs by expanding existing ones, rather than creating services exclusively for dl users. Libraries are also experimenting with pilot programs on ways to serve these users. On the other hand, there are indications that the institutional support to libraries for these services is at a minimal level. There are some apparent variances on the level of services libraries offer to bachelor, master and beyond-master programs.

Item type: Conference poster
Keywords: Distance learning, Engineering and Technology programs, Library services
Subjects: B. Information use and sociology of information > BA. Use and impact of information.
Depositing user: Nestor L. Osorio
Date deposited: 15 Jun 2005
Last modified: 02 Oct 2014 12:01
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/6426

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