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Costello, Barbara, Robert Lenholt and Judson Stryker. " Using Blackboard in Library Instruction: Addressing the Learning Styles of Generations X and Y". The Journal of Academic Librarianship 30:6 (2004): 452-460.
Costello's article uses studies to show that integration of library instruction into Blackboard feeds into the learning styles of "Net Generation" students. "The application of CMS to library instruction" Costello writes, "even in [a] limited way. . . was judged beneficial to students. . ."
Cox, Christopher. "Becoming Part of the Course: Using Blackboard to Extend One-shot Library Instruction". C&RL News 63:1 (2002): 11-13, 39.
This article is a practical, step-by-step exploration of the how libraries can take advantage of the structure of Blackboard to enhance instruction sessions. Cox discusses each part of Blackboard and explains the potential uses by librarians working in collaboration with instructors.
Giles, Kara L. "Reflections on a Privilege: Becoming Part of the Course through a Collaboration on Blackboard". C&RL News 65:5 (2004): 261-3, 268.
Giles writes in direct response to Cox's 2002 challenge to integrate instruction into Blackboard, outlining her own collaboration with a faculty member at Dominican University.
Lawrence, Dan H. "Blackboard on a Shoestring: Tying Courses to Sources". Journal of Library Administration 45:1/2 (2006): 245-265.
If you only have time to read one article about integrating Library services into Blackboard, read Lawrence's. He outlines Shank and Dewald's Macro-level and Micro-level Library Courseware Involvement approaches, advocating for "the use of a generic, global macro-level insertion into Blackboard as the first step towards full integration. Also important is Lawrence's discussion of the "Task based entry point to the library", arguing that the first impression of the library services should be seamlessly integrated, streamlined and exposed.
Shank, John D. and Nancy H. Dewald. "Establishing our Presence in Courseware: Adding Library Services to the Virtual Classroom". Information Technology and Libraries 22:1 (2003): 38-43.
Shank and Dewald explain, outline and contrast Macro-Level Library Courseware Involvement and Micro-Level Library Courseware Involvement, discussing the relative benefits and drawbacks of each approach. Also provided are practical options for enhancing courseware at each level.
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