Non solo ebook: la biblioteca digitale per l’e-learning

Abstract

The digital library and e-learning systems are both socio-technological systems whose vision originated in cognitive science. Despite this, there is currently a gap between the digital library and e-learning community. The theoretical approaches and best practices of the convergence between digital libraries and e-learning are described through a systematic analysis of literature and documentation. A better understanding of training needs is needed - not as they areperceived by the digital library community but as they are experienced in the field by the learning communities, this will help bridge the gap between the two communities of digital libraries and e-learning. Furthermore, offering open educational resources will be a useful strategic step to strengthen the involvement of digital libraries in learning. By bringing new applications to teaching, digital libraries could act as innovators in the field of learning.