The document discusses using a virtual learning environment (VLE) to enhance library services. It covers several practical ways to promote the library through the VLE, including using podcasts. The presenter also discusses offering online services for staff, supporting student groups and curriculum staff, using surveys for self-evaluation, and integrating the library management system into the VLE. Hands-on examples are provided using tools like Wordle, Wordsift, Glogster to engage attendees.

2. Session One Using your VLE to enhance the delivery of key Library services

3. Have I got there yet? No, it’s a journey I’ve only been travelling for almost 2 years.

4. During this talk I will cover... practical ways to use the VLE to promote the Library offering online services for staff successful ways to support pupil groups and curriculum staff how to use survey tools for effective self- evaluation integrating your Library management system into your VLE

5. Practical ways to use the VLE to promote the Library

6. Podcasts Podcasts, or podcasting, are considered to be Web or Library 2.0 technology I use them in many different ways I create Podcasts that promote services to staff and students and make these available via the VLE Podcasts

7. Offering online services for staff

11. Successful ways to support pupil groups and curriculum staff

16. How to use survey tools for effective self-evaluation

18. Integrating your Library Management system into your VLE

20. Benefits

21. The Beginning In your pack you should find:- A list of Links and Things An access link to this presentation (via another 2.0 app – slideshare.)

22. Hands on: Wordle http://www.wordle.net (Wordsift) http://wwwwordsift.com/ Need text? National Literacy trust http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/Database/schoollib.html#stresse

23. Hands on: Glogster http://www.glogster.com/edu

24. Thanks for watching!