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Students |
| Blackboard |
Advantages: Controls availability of materials; low or no cost; posting is quick and easy if files are already in electronic form; readings are integrated with other course information; can deliver media in various formats.
Disadvantages: Training required; faculty member responsible for scanning and uploading materials; must assume responsibility for copyright compliance of content owned by others. |
Advantages: Course information accessible anytime/anywhere with computer and internet access; can print electronic files; free except for minimal printing costs.
Disadvantages: Must have access to a computer with reliable internet access; pays for printing costs if hard copy desired. |
| ECR - Library |
Advantages: Library scans materials; obtains copyright permission as required; no training required; possibility of linking to library databases; no cost to faculty.
Disadvantages: Limited number of articles and chapters (10 article max; 1 article per journal issue; 1 chapter per book); turnaround time varies based on current work load. |
Advantages: Course readings accessible anytime/anywhere with computer and internet access; free except for minimal printing costs; paper reserve backup for some readings.
Disadvantages: Must have access to a computer with reliable internet access; pays for printing costs if hard copy desired. |
| Montezuma Publishing |
Advantages: No limit on number of articles used; consolidates all materials in one organized package; print or electronic delivery; convenient method for ordering (email, web, phone); includes on campus pick-up service of materials; copyright clearances; pays royalties; no cost to faculty; can deliver media in various formats.
Disadvantages: Delivery of material depends on processing and production timelines (ranging from 2 -10 days). |
Advantages: All readings are compiled in one organized package; conveniently purchased with other textbooks and school supplies at the bookstore; if in hard copy form, course materials can be taken anywhere.
Disadvantages: Requires purchase, cost includes royalty, processing, and production expenses. |
| Reserve Book Room (paper reserves) |
Advantages: Library books and faculty-owned books, as well as lecture notes, sample exams, single articles from journals and chapters from books, are available for short term loan.
Disadvantages: Availability of materials dependant on the Reserve Book Room workload, with possible delays of up to 10 days at the start of the semester.
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Advantages: Materials are available
for checkout any time the Reserve Book Room is open.
Disadvantages: Must have an identification card in order to check out materials. Only allowed to check out items for short term loan periods: 2 hour, 24 hour, or 3 day.
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