It might also links to a variety of secondary sources. A second component to the publication function of a Web-based course is the dissemination of locally created or digitized materials. UW examples of Web-based courses show how the Web is being used to distribute course materials, including the syllabus, grading structure, assignments, bibliographies, etc. Much of the content in a Web-based library workshop will be locally created information, just as it is in the case of workshops held in the classroom or the library conference room. Handouts at the typical user education workshop include bibliographies of reference materials in the library, guides to the use of the library generally, or to specific tools, such as a relevant electronic index.
Handouts are limited to a degree by resources available.
We can offer a description of all of the brochures available, and suggest that students pick up copies at the information desk as needed. The arrangement is less than satisfactory. Even if we could afford to send each student away with handfuls of handouts, only the best organized student would have the necessary handout available to him or her when their need for it arises. If these materials are in electronic format and linked to a Web-based workshop, the student can call up the information, even make a printout of it, when the need arises. A third and final primary function of Web-based instruction is the use of the Web as a presentation tool.