Now available for libraries of all types, the Distance Learning Collection, developed in partnership with LGuide, provides in-depth information about the rapidly growing industry of online distance learning. LGuide, a leading e-learning research and consulting organization, is known for offering thorough, authoritative analysis of online learning programs and services for businesses and government agencies. With this database, library patrons, too, can have access to these materials.

The new database contains more than 1,000 articles from LGuide course reviews, publisher profiles and articles, and from EBSCO's additional licensed content, all carefully chosen for relevance. Also included are 40 full text publications such as Online Learning, Econtent and Innovations in Education & Teaching.

LGuide's course reviews cover leading e-learning publishers, and are concise, objective and detailed, based on a sophisticated methodology for reviewing Web-based training. The publisher profiles are executive summaries of the strengths and weaknesses of leading industry publishers with hyperlinks to the course review. LGuide articles provide valuable information on industry trends and benchmarks.

Not only does the Distance Learning Collection offer all the searching functions of other EBSCOhost^® databases, library patrons can also search the database by source type such as periodical or LGuide course review, publisher profile or article.

The combination of LGuide's unique expertise and EBSCO's deep archive of full text resources and superior search interface has created a comprehensive research tool for anyone seeking information on the expanding range of distance learning programs.

About LGuide
LGuide is the leading independent provider of e-learning research and consulting services, helping clients develop and implement effective e-learning strategies. LGuide offers unbiased, authoritative analysis of e-learning products and services to enable clients to save time and money while making sound purchasing decisions.

LGuide has developed a sophisticated methodology for reviewing Web-based training, and has evaluated over 2,000 products to date, including courseware, learning management systems and other e-learning tools. In addition to its consulting services, LGuide offers corporate customers access to its expertise through its subscription site's full library of e-learning research and analysis, and by publishing in-depth research reports on Web-based training. Leading associations and publications in the e-learning industry have come to rely on LGuide as a definitive source for research and analysis, including the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), Online Learning and Training and Development Magazine. Recent consulting clients include Cisco Systems, Washington Mutual Bank, the City of Seattle and the State of Washington. Visit LGuide at www.lguide.com.

Released: May 14, 2002