Off‐Campus Library Services: A Conference Report

Abstract

Purpose

Conference report of the 12th Off‐Campus Library Services meeting. As distance education evolves into an even more mature state, and remote library services and access are more central to the programs, this conference entertains more themes focusing on technology and different applications in a range of library settings. Explores the latest developments of off‐campus library services for improved distance teaching and learning.Design/methodology/approach – A variety of presentations are shared, with different studies supplying the practical and supporting theoretical understanding of what role libraries have in contributing to distance learning and multiple site campuses.

Findings

Technology is the way we transfer information, make things available and support archives of information. New information products are introduced to contribute to library orientation and instruction.

Research limitations/implications

As off‐campus services thrive, there is a need to evaluate information about the program and services and this conference explores ways to conduct this kind of research.

Practical implications

As more institutions debut off‐campus programs and opportunities for learning, support services including access to online resources, instructional support, and other fundamental campus services become critical. This conference confirms the issues, methods for offering and delivering appropriate services and then evaluating the contributions in this form of higher education.

Originality/value

An additional venue to explore library services with serious concentration on distance education issues, student learning and outcomes.

Citation

Frederiksen, L. (2006), "Off‐Campus Library Services: A Conference Report", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 23 No. 6, pp. 22-24. https://doi.org/10.1108/07419050610692280