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Practitioner Papers 10 Location: Room E306 Session Chair: Kate Molloy, Dublin City University & Conference Team | |
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3:15pm - 3:30pm
Staying in the Loop: Successfully embedding library digital supports in the university VLE Dublin City University Library, Ireland This practitioner paper explores the evolution of library digital learning supports from stand-alone resources to an integrated suite embedded within Moodle. Previously, information literacy (IL) supports were developed to supplement face-to-face teaching as well as distance education students. However, their stand-alone nature often reduced their impact and limited student engagement. Aligning with the conference theme, this presentation details how DCU Library repositioned its digital presence to focus on the student. By re-designing IL tutorials and hosting them directly within the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), the library moved closer to the “who”. The tutorial design is grounded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles (CAST, 2024) to ensure that digital supports are accessible and inclusive for all learners. The current model leverages H5P software for interactive content development and the Moodle subcourse feature to provide greater flexibility and learning analytics. Central to the success of this integrated approach was collaboration with Learning Technologists in DCU’s Teaching Enhancement Unit as well as academic staff. The subsequent development of tools, such as MyReadingList, further demonstrates the library’s role as a key partner in enhancing the digital learning environment. Attendees will gain practical insights into implementing embedded library supports that foster student engagement and provide opportunities for digital literacy skills development. It will also highlight the importance of collaboration and partnership in creating an equitable and inclusive student experience (Saunders and Corning, 2020). References CAST (2024). CAST Universal Design for Learning Guidelines version 3.0. Available at: https://udlguidelines.cast.org (Accessed: 5 March 2026). Saunders, L. and Corning, S. (2020) ‘From cooperation to collaboration: Toward a framework for deepening library partnerships’, Journal of Library Administration, 60(5), pp. 453–469. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2020.1729623. | |