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Digital Electronic Library Integration within Virtual EnviRonments

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Introduction

The DELIVER project (1/10/ 2002-31/7/2003) designed and implemented practical software tools for end-users and administrators of institutional Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and Library Management Systems (LMS) to facilitate the consistent creation and ease-of-use of course-based resource lists.

Introductory Presentation (Introduction - Powerpoint). Alternatively, visit the full dissemination page for the project.

Aims and Objectives

Aim: to integrate digital library functionality within local Virtual Learning Environments (VLE).

The project focused on three specific areas to achieve this aim:
1. The development of a generic library area within the VLE.
2. The development subject-specific resource areas within the VLE.
3. The development of course-specific resource areas within the VLE.

Stage one was to define the general library requirements within the VLE, and a structure for organising this information. Stage two was to provide tools for course designers to discover, select, describe and add subject-specific resources to their course library area. Stage three was to provide tools for course designers to discover, select, describe and add course-specific resources to their course library area.

To download the Open Source tools used in the DELIVER project, please visit the download pages on the ANGEL website.