The places where students and scholars work, collaborate, share and plan: Endless possibilities for us!

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this editorial is to look at virtual learning environments, Facebook, and YouTube – places where students and scholars work, collaborate, share and plan, and encourage reference and information literacy librarians to take the “next step” up to the multifaceted challenge of “visibility” in these environs.

Design/methodology/approach

The editorial looks at virtual learning environments, Facebook and YouTube.

Findings

The editorial finds that developments in virtual learning environments have resulted in a sea change in the design and delivery of education from kindergarten to corporate. Educational technology now plays a critical role in learning and teaching across the academic spectrum, from K‐12 and beyond, in many disciplines at most colleges and universities.

Originality/value

The editorial is of value in presenting a myriad ways in which the library can be represented in these environments.

Citation

Mitchell, E. and Barbara Watstein, S. (2007), "The places where students and scholars work, collaborate, share and plan: Endless possibilities for us!", Reference Services Review, Vol. 35 No. 4, pp. 521-524. https://doi.org/10.1108/00907320710838345