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Embedding Library Services in Blackboard Learn
The document outlines the integration of library services within the Blackboard Learn platform at Leeds Beckett University, including features such as personalized library tabs and accounts, as well as embedding reading lists. It highlights the usage statistics of the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and the development of specific building blocks for enhanced library services. Additionally, it discusses the application of analytics to inform module development, aiming to improve student engagement with the library resources.
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- 1. Embedding library servicesin Blackboard Learn B. S. Becker @bsbecker1 A. A. Watson @adlab Technologies for Learning Libraries & Learning Innovation Leeds Beckett University
- 2. Overview • Creating andpersonalising a Library Tab within Blackboard Communities • Developing a personalised Library Account Building Block. • Embedding Reading Lists using a custom Resource List Building Block • Using Analytics data to inform Module development 2
- 3. Blackboard Learn 9.1 April 2014 (includes Communities) CurrentUniversity Context 3 ~93% of users, login at least once during the year ~69% of Modules being taught use the VLE 40% of visits last at least ten minutes 4 out of 5 users have downloaded / used the Mobile App Staff: 2,900 Academic: 1,500 Students: 29,000
- 4. Portal & VLETimeline 4 Portal VLE 2001 – WebCT Campus Edition 2003 – Sungard HE (Ellucian) Campus Pipeline 2008 – WebCT VISTA 2010 – Blackboard Learn 9.1 2011 – Blackboard Learn 9.1 2015 – Learn 9.1 April 2014 2004 – Sungard HE (Ellucian) Luminis
- 5. Creating and personalisinga Library Tab within Blackboard Communities 5
- 6. Customised Layout &Design • Customised & branded login page using HTML/CSS • A new design template for all HTML and Building Block Communities Modules • Standard Layout: 6 login page Action Service Name Service Info Capability Help
- 7. Institutional Roles • Customisedtabs include: 8 • Displayed Portal, Tabs and Modules are dependent on Institutional Roles e.g. (Student, Staff, Admin) • Customised Institutional Roles: e.g. Distance Learner, Franchise, Research, Learning Tech
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- 9. Customised Modules onLibrary Tab 10 HTML Modules Mechanism: Website link Library Website Discover (Library Search Engine) Student Meeting Rooms University PC Availability Library Catalogue Building Block Modules Mechanism: JSP & BB Data Tables Library Account Resource List (Rebus) InterLibrary Loan Service Offsite Service Registration Beckett Books Extra
- 10. Developing a personalised LibraryAccount Building Block 11
- 11. Library Account BuildingBlock A history… 12 2008 - Data Mash-up from LMS (Sirsi-Dynix Symphony) Ref: http://www.sconul.ac.uk/sites/default/files/documents/8_6.pdf 2010 - JISC funded JANUS Project. Developed JANGLE Core connector for LMS utilising Facebook App as GUI Ref: https://jiscjanus.wordpress.com/project-team-contacts/ 2010 – BB Learn 9.1 Communities JSP Building Block + PHP Bridge 2013 – JSP incorporated SIRSI API
- 12. 13 BLACKBOARD LEARN COMMUNITIES Student ID AccountInfo CustomBuilding Block: Library Bridge Gets content of external PHP page with GET variable of Student ID from Blackboard Database SIRSI API External PHP Page with script to use SIRSI API Looks up student account information based on Student ID received from Blackboard channel LibraryID Library Account Summary as HTML Displays resulting content in a Communities Module
- 13. Account Intermediate loadingpage Library Account (Catalogue) 14
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- 15. Embedding Reading Listsusing a custom Resource List Building Block 16
- 16. A Custom ResourceList Building Block 17 2013 - July Purchased by Library following funding approval and tender process 2013 - Integration of rebus:list with LMS and 2014 BB Learn 2014 – Semester 1 live launch 400 Courses – majority Level 6 Customised Institutional Roles Pass-through Mechanism (BB Learn to rebus) Embedded Course Tool Link
- 17. Resource List Process(Student) 18 Non-login website link for Reading List by Course ID
- 18. Resource List Process(Instructor) 19 Pass-through Process User ID User Type (role) Course Code Yes Yes No No Add/Update/ Delete Account in Database Auto-Login and take to Manage Reading Lists Updated Role? Updated Course Code? REBUS List User Database
- 19. Resource List Process(Instructor) 20 Pass-through Process User ID User Type (role) Course Code Yes Add/Update/ Delete Account in Database Updated Role? REBUS List User Database Create Account Update Account
- 20. Resource List Process(Instructor) 21 Pass-through Process User ID User Type (role) Course Code Yes No No Auto-Login and take to Manage Reading Lists Updated Role? Updated Course Code? Update Permissions Pass User to Manage List
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- 22. 23 A Variety ofResources can be displayed – Books, Journals, Web links, A variety of resources are available from the list: Web Sites Journal Article Book Report Electronic Resource Student View
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- 25. Using Analytics datato inform Module development 26
- 26. Library Tab Analytics 27 BlackboardLearn Individual Community Modules
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- 28. (10.1%) (2.3%) (0.5%) (3.8%) 0 10,000 20,00030,000 40,000 50,000 Resources Subject Support IT Support Using the Library Total Events (Percentage of Tab total) Google Analytics 29 ga tracking code added to ‘onClick’ for each button Semester12014-15
- 29. Summary 30 Personalised Content using Tabs and Roles Personalised Library Account Information Tailored Reading Resourcesin Courses Using Analytics for further Development Embedding Library Services Did it Work?
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