Integrating Library Content into Learning Management Systems
This presentation by Judith Thomas from the University of Virginia Library discusses the integration of library content into Learning Management Systems (LMS) utilizing Shibboleth authentication. Shibboleth provides a standard-based, open-source solution for single sign-on across organizational boundaries, enabling informed authorization decisions for access to protected online resources while preserving privacy. The session explores integrating authentication through APIs or plugins, allowing educators to control resources and maintain fair use principles within the educational experience across various LMS platforms.
Integrating Library Content into Learning Management Systems
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Integrating Library Content into Learning Management Systems Judith Thomas University of Virginia Library Virginia Library Association, 10/2011
Authentication "The Shibboleth System is a standards based, open source software package for web single sign-on across or within organizational boundaries. It allows sites to make informed authorization decisions for individual access of protected online resources in a privacy-preserving manner." http://shibboleth.internet2.edu/
Integration within LMS Authentication (Shibboleth) aware API or plugin API: Code and specifications to allow software programs to communicate Plugin: software component that extends functionality
Results LMS functions as virtual classroom Authentication controls use of all resources Resources embedded within course site Fair Use and Teach (may) apply!
Linked resources: Alexander Street Press within Wordpress, within LMS VLA test
Kaltura Open source media management system Plugins for Sakai, Wordpress, Blackboard
What Do We Want? Authenticate within the context of the learning management system APIs or plugins to allow complete LMS integration. Ability to "unbundle" resources (instructor, not the content provider, controls the educational experience). Licenses that do not restrict our fair uses of the material.