James Molloy presented on managing an e-learning project at University College Dublin (UCD) Library to develop reusable learning objects to support student learning. Due to restructuring, the library reduced face-to-face instruction and increased online learning objects, tutorials, videos and guides. The library strategic plan called for exploiting e-learning technologies through production and promotion. An e-learning team was formed to investigate opportunities, develop online supports for information skills, and increase knowledge of e-learning tools. The project aimed to provide scaffolded, engaging learning for students through theory and practice-based, customizable content and active discovery experiences.

1. Meeting E-xpectations
Managing an e-Learning project with a goal
to create, develop and source reusable
learning objects to support student learning
at University College Dublin
James Molloy UCD Library
IFLA Information Literacy Satellite Meeting 2014

2. Restructuring changes at UCD Library
Pre Restructuring
19 School liaisons
Heavy IL workload
Lectures, workshops
embedded IL
Delivery
Post Restructuring
6 College Liaisons
Scale down face to face
More Learning objects;
information literacy tutorials videos guides
Advisory

3. Restructuring changes at UCD
“Implement a programme to exploit e-
learning technologies within the Library,
working with university partners in areas
of production & promotion.”
UCD Library Strategic Plan
2010-2014

4. Elearning Team
Susan Boyle , Jennifer
Collery , Sue Daly, Michelle
Dalton, Emily Doherty,
Sonya Hood , David Larkin,
James Molloy, Carmel
Norris , Diarmuid Stokes
Gerard Walsh
Steering Group

5. Investigate opportunities for
innovative practice with e-learning
Develop, source and adapt online
elearning supports – information skills
toolkit and self directed learning
Develop knowledge of elearning
software and web development tools
College Liaison Role

6. Foundation

7. Collaboration
UCD Media Services
UCD Teaching & Learning
UCD Online
UCD Library Departments
IT Tallaght Library
UCD Bord na Gaeilge
Creative Commons

8. Future Proof
Articulate Storyline
Captivate 7
AT2020 USB
Microphone

9. Student
Autonomy
Scaffolded
Learning
Engaging +
Innovative for
student
Theory &
Practice Based
Promotion &
Feedback
Positive
Self-Assessment
Evaluation &
Asssessment
Customised &
Tailored
real examples
Active Discovery
Challenging for
different levels
International
Scope or Appeal
SustainableAccessible
Social
Reflective
Reused or
Found
Guidance & Support
Content & Experience
Communication & Collaboration
Reflection & Demonstration
Decision
Diamond

10. MAN
AGE
RETRIEVE
EVALUATE

14. New for Summer 2014
Libguides
Proquest Summon
Homepage

15. “Expectations can be a boon or bane for
us, depending upon the way we deal
with them.” searchquotes.com
“Education is a shared commitment
between dedicated teachers, motivated
students and enthusiastic parents with
high expectations.” Bob Beauprez

19. Students
Employers
Academics
Future Class
Librarians

20. the businesses surveyed by
the CBI (2013, p.9) wanted
to see higher education
institutions do more to
help students “develop
work relevant skills” (49%)
and improve “the business
relevance of
undergraduate courses”
(49%). These are areas
where libraries can
demonstrate a
contribution”

21. Dr C. Inskip, UCL Department of Information Studies
Jeffryes & Lafferty (2012) and Eyre (2012) who
suggest that although information literacy
taught in HE is relevant during their time at
university it does not always translate into
useful workplace skills

22. how to assemble
a balance bike..

23. “Librarians were
tremendously
underutilized by
students. Eight out of 10
of the respondents
reported rarely, if ever,
turning to librarians for
help with course related
research assignments”

24. My Role

25. james.molloy@ucd.ie

26. Read all about it
Mestre, Lori S (2012) Student Preference for Tutorial Design: A Usability Study,
Reference Services Review, 40:2, 258-276, DOI:
10.1108/00907321211228318
Inskip, Charlie (2014) Information Literacy is for Life, not just for a Degree (CILIP
Guest Blog). Available from: http://www.cilip.org.uk/cilip/news/information-
literacy-life-not-just-good-degree
Head, A.J., Eisenberg, M.B. (2009), Lessons Learned: How College Students Seek
Information in the Digital Age, The Information School, University of Washington,
Washington DC, .
Beetham, Helen. (2014), Students’ Experiences and Expectations of the Digital
Environment, Jisc Blog, 23 June. Available from:
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/blog/students-experiences-and-expectations-of-the-digital-
environment-23-jun-2014 [Accessed 24 June 2014].

27. SCONUL (2014) A Review of the Literature on Current Practice in the Development of
Employability Skills. Available from: http://www.sconul.ac.uk/page/employability
Stiwinter, Katherine (2013) Using an Interactive Online Tutorial to Expand Library
Instruction, Internet Reference Services Quarterly, 18:1, 15-41, DOI:
10.1080/10875301.2013.777010
Thornes, S.L. (2012) Creating an Online Tutorial to Support Information Literacy
and Academic Skills Development, Journal of Information Literacy, 6:1, 82-95,
http://ojs.lboro.ac.uk/ojs/index.php/JIL/article/view/LLC-V6-I1-2012-3
Read all about it

28. Photo Credits (in order of appearance)
Slide 4. Vincent Hoban – UCD Media Services
Slide 7. Flickr – Reaching Out (Stu Mayhew)
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7229/7008102603_d48802c7d8_o.jpg
Slide 8. Flickr – Android Robot Toy (Lucas Zallio)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/zallio/6831724767/
Slide 10. Flickr – Golden retriever retrieving stick in Linekin Bay (Rob Kleine)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/rkleine/5860006947/
Slide 10. Flickr – Evaluating (John Fraissinet)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jfraissi/3485310192/
Slide 10. Flickr – What is in your drawers? (Tim Ellis)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/tim_ellis/3815589201/
Slide 24. Joe Lawlor
All remaining images are originals by the author (James Molloy)