Integrating digital libraries and virtual learning environments.
Purpose – This paper aims to compare three virtual learning environments (VLEs) (WebCT, Blackboard and creation of study environments) with respect to how well they have incorporated elements of digital libraries. Design/methodology/approach – The comparative evaluation technique has been used to co...
| Publicado en: | Library Review Vol. 55; no. 8; pp. 474 - 489 |
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Emerald Publishing Limited
Dec2006
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