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Building a required, virtual, voice-supported library skills course: an Israeli experience

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Title:

Building a required, virtual, voice-supported library skills course: an Israeli experience

Author(s):

Haya Asner, Tsviya Polani

Journal:

Reference Services Review

Year:

2004

Volume:

32

Issue:

3

Page:

256 - 263


ISSN:

0090-7324


DOI:

10.1108/00907320410553669

Publisher:

Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

New students at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er Sheva, Israel, are required to take a completely virtual library skills course that utilizes new voice technology developed in Israel. The course, which the student may take from any computer at his/her convenience, is made up of lessons (PowerPoint screens and accompanying spoken explanations), hands-on exercises and a final exam. This article explains why and how the course was designed and suggests further improvements of the system.

Keywords:

Academic libraries, Information services, Internet, Librarians, Undergraduates


Article Type:

Research paper


Article URL:

http://ceres.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/00907320410553669

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