The Browsable Classroom

"Buy for most professional collections used by librarians who teach or support educators."

 

"Schools of education and library schools using this book as a foundation to plan a program to deliver library skills will find a wealth of clearly written information."

 

"For librarians who need a quick introduction or for those who are not intimately involved with distance librarianship but who might find themselves in the position of providing occasional services to distance learners."

 

"A broad overview of distance learning primarily directed toward librarians, but several chapters are useful for educators and students as well."

 

"This book is written in an accessible style and is on a subject that is of interest for many medical librarians...very readable...helpful."

 

 "Even though the title implies that this is written for librarians, the book would be of value to anyone who wants to gain a very basic understanding of the distance education environment, understand how it differs from traditional instructional environments, obtain practical suggestions, and find examples of existing distance education courses and programs."