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Library involvement in the implementation of a course management system
1Reference and Educational Services, George T. Harrell Library, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University, PO Box 850, Hershey, PA 17033-0850, USA. dlovett@psu.edu
Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|May 4, 2004
Summary
Medical librarians can play a key role in implementing course management systems like ANGEL in universities. Their involvement in communication, promotion, training, and technical support aids successful adoption by faculty and students.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education Technology
- Information Science in Healthcare
Background:
- Course management systems (CMS) offer significant benefits to university faculty and students.
- Libraries have historically provided access to resources via CMS.
- The potential for libraries to actively facilitate CMS adoption is underexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role of medical librarians in the implementation of a course management system.
- To highlight the successful adoption of the ANGEL CMS at Penn State College of Medicine.
- To identify specific librarian-led tasks contributing to CMS implementation.
Main Methods:
- Case study of ANGEL CMS implementation at Penn State College of Medicine.
- Documenting the specific responsibilities undertaken by a medical librarian.
- Analyzing the impact of librarian involvement on system adoption.
Main Results:
- Successful implementation of the ANGEL course management system was achieved.
- The medical librarian's tasks included communication, promotion, training, and technical support.
- Librarian guidance was crucial for the successful adoption of the CMS.
Conclusions:
- Medical librarians can be instrumental in the successful implementation and adoption of course management systems.
- Integrating library expertise into CMS rollout enhances user support and engagement.
- This model demonstrates a valuable partnership between libraries and academic technology initiatives.