L2 Publishing System for Libraries by Librarians

Expanding Library Services

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We know Libraries have a lot to offer!

Students know it too, but research shows the majority of undergraduates forego library resources and start their research with a commercial search engine.
OSU Librarians are making library information easier to discover and access wherever and whenever it is needed. Meeting that demand can be an incredible task for libraries. The Interactive Course Assignment Pages (ICAP) help students readily find relevant library resources.

Connecting Students to Libraries

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We've done the work so you don't have to!

Librarians have enough to do and maintaining static HTML pages is tedious and time-consuming. The ICAP tool enables librarians with minimal technical expertise to create dynamic web pages that integrate Web 2.0 features, such as chat and RSS feeds, with traditional library content, such as catalogs and article databases.
The ICAPs use a module layout to display content written and produced by librarians, as well as library resources and interactive widgets.

Features and Benefits

ICAP Tool: L2 Publishing System

  • Easily create, edit, copy, and share ICAPs
  • Add and reuse modules for text, images, RSS, widgets, chats, and custom search boxes
  • Ability to notify instructors of pages
  • Publish and archive pages with a click of a button
  • Easy drag and drop interface to reorder content
  • Select layout and color
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ICAPs: Course-Centric Web Pages

  • Incorporate Web 2.0 with Library Content
  • ADA and (X)HTML compliant
  • Web 2.0 module design
  • Provide easy access to library resources
  • Embedded chat connects students to librarians
  • Social software features connect students to each other
  • Streaming video and RSS feeds conect students to the world
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ICAPs: Course-Centric Pages

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ICAP @ OSU Home Page The ICAP home page supports filtering by department, making it easier for students to find library resources by course number.
English Composition ICAP @ OSU Great library resources, a tag cloud and a librarian Facebook profile help students succeed in writing classes.
Introduction to Forestry ICAP @ OSU Library Resources for students in the forestry department.

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Many thanks for putting together that web site for our training and class. I have not only gone back to use it, I showed it to a professor and encouraged him to think of offering something like that to their students.
I just wanted to say "Thank You" for this page for BA 352. It's very useful and I just ordered a book through summit. :)

ICAP Tool: Library 2.0 (L2) Publishing System

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iCAP is software developed by the Oregon State University Libraries and is distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License.

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Yesterday I used the ICAPs for the first time with three classes. It was a smashing success. I got at least 10 students who said, "Thanks for putting that site together for us." The professor thanked me at least 3 times. I just want to thank the team for putting the ICAP's together, they're great!
It's so much easier (than using dreamweaver) to make changes to a page. I added content to my page between classes, I could never have done that without the ICAP tool. Thanks!

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