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Digital Learning Commons
The New Role of Libraries in our Digital Age
NISOD 2010Alamo CollegesNorthwest Vista CollegeJesus Diaz
The Challenge
Role
"Today's librarian is a well-trained, technology-savvy, information expert who can enrich the learning process of any library user--from early reader to graduate student to young Web surfer to retiring senior citizen." -- ALA
Digital Learning Commons
Digital storage of information Databases: E-books, Articles, Streaming Media
Access to devices and infrastructure allowing students to connect to and share resources Social Applications Research Guides
Essential for the future of collaborative learning online. Online Instruction
Digital Commons Lifecycle
Scholarly
Databases
Johnny Shares
Billy Benefits Example 1
Example 2
Agility
We need the agility to quicklymeet the needs of our students.
We need to deliver informationany device or platform, 24/7.
Adaptability
We need to be prepared to change or enhance
skill sets to leverage advents in technology.
If we are not resolved to do this we will not be
serving our students in the best manner wepossible can.
Adaptability Continued
2009 Horizon Report Trends Semantic-Aware Applications Personal Web Geo-Everything
2010 Horizon Report Trends Mobile Computing Open Content Gesture Based Computing
Collaborative
We need to be prepared to let contentconsumers take control of there own
learning through a digital commons.
The Technology Plan
Guidelines for the plan Concise Interdependent Flexible Sustainable
Concise
Key components Mission Analysis of current and future state Goals Solutions Processes Measurable Deliverable
Interdependent
Align with existing library strategic plan
Align with institutional plan
Flexible
She be broad enough in scope to utilize new technologies not yet feasible
Should be reviewed and updated at least once a semester
Measurable
Clear objectives and goals Instruments for gathering feedback
and other artifacts
Sustainable
Can be modified and updated every 3 years
Can grow with future needs Should be as non-technical as
possible
Sample Outline
Mission Analysis of existing technology Goals Solution Process Timeline Evaluation Report
Q & A
Resources
http://www.webchop.org/nisod2010 http://www.slideshare.net