Topic: Uncategorized

Harnessing new technologies to boost engagement for library instruction

Times have changed beyond recognition for college librarians: we are no longer thought of as softly-spoken, book stamping people with a bun and a cardigan, and our job titles have changed too: research/information specialists, learning resources tutors, e-librarians and more. … Read more

Where there’s MOOC, there’s brass?

Why bother paying inflated fees to attend university? Why pay to spend three years living on a campus, attending seminars and tutorials, running up debts?  What if you could get it all for free, online? This is the compelling pitch … Read more

Digital content and internet business models

In the week following what President Obama described innovation as a “Sputnik moment” and Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport launched the Year of Philanthropy – an attempt to get more FTSE100 businesses to provide financial … Read more

New JISC Blog launch

Welcome to the new JISC blog! Every week JISC’s people will be sharing their thoughts on a range of topics on technology, education, strategy and the issues that affect our sector – but that’s only half the conversation, so we … Read more

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