creators_name: Norasieh Md Amin, 
creators_name: Ruzita Ramly, 
creators_name: Gerbic, Philippa 
editors_name: Cool, Colleen 
editors_name: Kwong Bor Ng , 
type: book_section
datestamp: 2015-02-05 02:42:23
lastmod: 2015-02-05 02:42:23
metadata_visibility: show
corp_creators: Auckland University of Technology
corp_creators: Open University Malaysia
corp_creators: Auckland University of Technology
title: Issues and Challenges of Integrating Digital Library Services in Blended Learning Environments: A Case Study of Open University Malaysia (OUM)
ispublished: pub
subjects: Z665
full_text_status: none
keywords: Digital libraries, Digital libraries services, synchronous  interaction, asynchronous interaction
note: This book chapter can be accessed in OUM Digital Library collection in InfoSci Books database.
abstract: Research into digital libraries has been carried out from two perspectives being libraries as contents and as services/organizations. The authors approach this topic from the service perspective. They argue that existing academic libraries in most parts of the world have augmented their services to include digital library services. This chapter discusses the development and components of a digital library and types of digital library services. It also discusses partial research findings on the integration of digital library services in blended learning environments at Open University Malaysia (OUM), focusing on issues and challenges encountered by librarians, which are: the need to provide both digital and physical resources, synchronous and asynchronous interaction with users, and engagement in continuous improvement. Information professionals at tertiary institutions are recommended to: keep abreast with the changing learning environments, maintain cooperation with users, and equip themselves with the new user-centric roles, knowledge, and skills that are required in this era of technological advancement. (Abstract by authors)
date: 2013
date_type: published
series: The Advances in Library and Information Science (ALIS) 
publisher: IGI Global
place_of_pub: Hershey PA 
pagerange: 64-86
refereed: TRUE
isbn: 9781466629912
book_title: Recent Developments in the Design, Construction, and Evaluation of Digital Libraries: Case Studies
citation:   Norasieh Md Amin,  and Ruzita Ramly,  and Gerbic, Philippa   (2013) Issues and Challenges of Integrating Digital Library Services in Blended Learning Environments: A Case Study of Open University Malaysia (OUM).   In:  Recent Developments in the Design, Construction, and Evaluation of Digital Libraries: Case Studies.   The Advances in Library and Information Science (ALIS)  .  IGI Global, Hershey PA , pp. 64-86.  ISBN 9781466629912