Librarians Are There to Help
Which area of campus is probably the most knowledgeable when it comes to using e-reserves?
At my last employer, learning institution we had the use of virtual librarians that would provide us with leaning opportunities in the use of e-reserves. I personally am trying to keep up.
The library should have the most information about copyright laws when it comes to e-reserves. The staff there makes the resources available in a digital format for long periods of time. They must ensure they are compliant.
Melissa,
Hopefully, your library staff can assist you when needed. Thanks for being in the class.
Renee Shaffer
The library staff hands down. They should educated on this and be able to provide training to students and staff.
Jenifer,
Oh, well, someone has to do it! :) Thanks for being in this class and helping spread the word about copyright.
Renee Shaffer
WELL, after reviewing this section of the course I reached out to our college Librarian who abashedly admitted to not knowing too much about this. were for-profit, so argh! Looks like some committee work is in my future :)
The Library is the best place to go for information on e-reserves. It is interesting to note that in the age of vast information on the internet that libraries are still seen as important sources for guidelines concerning the dispensing of information concerning e-reserves.
Good points
Phyllis Gooden
I would say the library. Most universities have an online library with a librarian to help out. This would be the person you would talk to about e-reserves.
The library should be more helpful on this topic. There should be tons of research material available.
The library because it controls the licensing and use of most e-resource materials
While librarians are indeed in the best position to help, especially with regard to e-reserves, oftentimes librarians are overworked. In addition, even the best and most well-trained librarian may lack the legal acumen to navigate the ever-changing landscape of copyright law. So, I think that it is best when an institutions library staff and legal staff work in conjunction to support instructors and other stakeholders.
We have an entire department specific to e-learning and distance learning which are remarkably knowledgeable and remarkably blunt about what we should, could and aught to do... it is amazing that as much information as we have, that the majority of students and other faculty don't simply ask for help...
And with community meetings, faculty development, and conferences you would assume (and yes I know that is a dirty word) that there would be enough information sharing for all.
Services like SWANK have made showing movies to students in Storyboarding classes. The librarians have been very helpful in explaining how to report viewings.
Cyndy,
Oh, I love that! I will have to tell my local college librarian this.
Renee Shaffer
Renee, as our resource states: "Libraries are the first line of defense when it comes to understanding copyright laws in regard to e-reserves. " It really makes sense after we think of what the library can now provide electronically from documents to book quotes. Some of my first experiences in this area came from our local community college and its electronic reserves.
My Daughter states she should have rented her dorm room on the third floor to the Library, These people are very knowledgeable, generally folks who have a mini computer in their head, but can certainly support you to the correct documentation of the written materials.
I am a Librarian, so copyright issues are bounced off of me by Instructors who need to use materials in class and/or on Moodle.
Karely,
Right, it is always good to work with the personnel in your library!
Renee Shaffer
The are that is very important for know and practice all regulations into the use of E-reserves is the library, all librarians need to know the regulations for use this collection.
