The Information Literacy initiative will move forward following the recommendations of a report by Irene Doskatsch entitled Learning Place and Space. The selection process for the Integrated Library Management System was an exercise in cooperation between the three university libraries in Adelaide. A preferred supplier has been identified and negotiations are underway with a view to implementation for 2002. This addresses the Portfolio strategic goals of developing processes and resources for online teaching and learning, and internationalisation of subjects and courses . An integrated authentication system has been implemented to provide library users with access to databases provided by key vendors without the need to know passwords.
Access is available for oncampus, remote and offshore students to library resources.
Authentication is provided against the Library patron file of registered eligible users. This adds to the inhouse authentication system that was available for oncampus students from the beginning of 2000. Virtual libraries are now available for each Division from the Library home page. The Library web site is the key portal for Library services including access to databases, ejournals, catalogue, flexible delivery services, as well as administrative information such as opening hours, staff contact details, policies and noticeboards. The Library web site has also been developed as a teaching medium.