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Integrating health sciences library resources into course management systems.

Amy E Blevins¹, Megan B Inman

¹a Hardin Library for the Health Sciences , University of Iowa , Iowa City , Iowa , USA.

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Summary

Health sciences librarians must engage with course management systems as distance education expands. This guide offers insights into involvement and popular systems for health sciences libraries.

Keywords:

Course management systems distance education embedded librarians

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Area of Science:

Health Sciences Librarianship
Educational Technology

Background:

The rise of distance education and blended learning models necessitates librarian involvement.
Course management systems (CMS) are integral to modern educational delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

To inform health sciences librarians about engaging with course management systems.
To introduce popular course management systems relevant to health sciences education.

Main Methods:

Review of current trends in distance and blended learning in health sciences.
Overview of functionalities and integration strategies for popular course management systems.

Main Results:

Identification of key areas for librarian engagement within course management systems.
Description of features of widely-used platforms like Blackboard, Canvas, and Moodle.

Conclusions:

Proactive engagement by health sciences librarians with course management systems is crucial.
Understanding popular platforms enhances librarian support for online and blended health sciences programs.