Development is underway to integrate Blackboard with the University's PeopleSoft enterprise systems which are also being implemented. The impact of these flexible learning developments on the different players involved is variable. For most students, the greater flexibility provided is welcome. Indeed the pressure is there for even more flexibility. But students do not want this at the expense of good teaching practice which continues to be of paramount importance.
Librarians have a role to play in the course design and development process.
They also have the skills to help manage courseware. Librarians are working more closely than ever with other service providers, including IT staff, learning advisors and student administration services - and what better opportunity to further information literacy objectives, to help embed information literacy skills development in the core curriculum. The Business of Borderless Education. Canberra, Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs, 2000. Association of Commonwealth Countries, June 20 2000.