Title:	THE USE OF ACADEMIC LIBRARY DIGITAL SERVICES IN E-LEARNING: PERCEPTIONS OF ACADEMICS AT SQU, OMAN
Author(s):	Ali Al-Aufi, Safiyya Al-Hosni
ISBN:	978-972-8939-82-3
Editors:	Piet Kommers and Pedro Isaías
Year:	2013
Edition:	Single
Keywords:	E-learning, Digital Libraries, Academic Libraries, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, Digital Information Services, Course Management System, Moodle, Academic
Type:	Full Paper
First Page:	91
Last Page:	98
Language:	English
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Paper Abstract:	This study aimed at investigating the status of digital information services provided by the academic libraries of Sultan Qaboos University and their usefulness for e-learning. More specifically, it focused on whether academics at SQU access, use, and integrate the library digital services and e-content in their curriculum, which is enhanced by the course management system platform (Moodle). The study also attempted to identify the challenges and difficulties encountered by academics in the course of using and integrating digital library services and resources in the learning management system. The study used a questionnaire survey to collect data from academics who employ Moodle in their teaching to enhance e-learning practices at SQU. Findings indicate an overall awareness among respondents of the importance and usefulness of using and integrating the library digital services in e-learning. Results also indicate positive average mean scores on challenging issues and difficulties related to the implications, compatibility, and interoperability of the digital library services with e-learning. It is hoped that the findings will help provide an insight for strategic planning on issues related to teaching and learning at SQU and other regional universities.
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