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"E-Learning: National Diet Library's Training Programs for Librarians Through the Internet":. 2008. Activities of the Kansai-kan. 1. Access point for sharing of NDL resources 2. Support operations for other libraries. Support operations for other libraries.
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"E-Learning: National Diet Library's Training Programs for Librarians Through the Internet": 2008
Activities of the Kansai-kan 1. Access point for sharing of NDL resources 2. Support operations for other libraries
Support operations for other libraries - Collaborative Networks - NDL National Union Catalogue Network - Collaborative Reference Database - Training Programs for Librarians - Study of Library Information Science - Services for Handicapped Readers
Training Programs for Librarians - Programs for librarians in Japan - Programs for librarians overseas - E-learning programs
E-learning programs - Background - Currentsituation of public and university libraries : reduction of personnel and budget ”No money, No time” - Limitation of numbers in group training - Merit - Participants can study anytime anywhere - Flexible in increasing number of participants
E-learning programs: Past achievements After FY2007, the fixed number for a course is 200 places
E-learning programs: course description - registration To register for the programs, enter via the E-learning portal site and receive ID number and password. https://tlms-p.ndl.go.jp/library/html/portal.html
E-learning programs: course description - System Requirements - OS:Windows2000/XP(SP2) (Not compliant with Windows Vista and Mac) - Browser: Internet Explorer 5.5SP2/6.0/6.0 SP1、Netscape Navigator 4.7X - Japanese environment Texts are only in Japanese. - Adobe Flash Player 7.x or later Java script enabled in the browser Adobe Acrobat Reader
E-learning programs: course description - Available time: 24 hours a day - Term: about 3 month - Support: receive questions and send encouragement by e-mail - Self check: check on your own progress and level of understanding - Questionnaire: course evaluationquestionnaire at the end of the course
E-learning programs: FY2008 - A new course developed in FY2007 “Introduction to science and technology information” material revised based on what was used for group training - Start in FY2008 - publicity via the NDL website and e-mail newsletters - plan to expand the number of participants
E-learning programs: in future - A new course will be developed in FY2008 to start in FY2009 - 5 or 6 courses a year will be provided - Old materials will be revised - Development of additional courses will be considered
E-learning programs: challenges - Because of high needs, we hope to increase number of courses and of participants - Systematization: role sharing between E-learning and group training - E-learning:basics; contents suitable for self-study - Group training:practice; course requiring a close look at the materials
E-learning programs: in conclusion - Overseas students welcome - You can attend E-learning with Internet connection and Japanese environment - Keep watching the NDL HP and e-mail newsletters!