Community at a Distance: Employing a Community of Practice Framework in Online Learning for Rural Students

Sue C. Kimmel, Elizabeth Burns, Jeffrey DiScala · 2019 · Journal of Education for Library and Information Science

Summary. Online library and information science education can use a community of practice framework to help rural students build professional networks and develop digital identities. This approach reduces the geographic and professional isolation that rural librarians face by fostering meaningful interactions and collaborative work in virtual environments, preparing graduates for careers requiring online collaboration.

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Kimmel, S. C., Burns, E., & DiScala, J.. (2019). Community at a Distance: Employing a Community of Practice Framework in Online Learning for Rural Students. Journal of Education for Library and Information Science. https://doi.org/10.3138/jelis.2018-0056

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DOI: 10.3138/jelis.2018-0056
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: education, broadband-and-digital, innovation-networks
Added: 2026-04-28