Abstract

The adaptation of a learning management system (Moodle) to the needs of managing an administrative intranet –including the requirements, structure developed and its usage level– is described four years after its implementation. The system main weaknesses and some additional applications to counteract them are discussed.

Abstract

Two research groups at the Inter-American School of Library Science, University of Antioquia (Medellín-Colombia), share their experience and lessons learned during the adaptation and use of the Moodle learning management system (LMS) platform as a useful means for information, documentation, and knowledge management in research projects. Moodle was developed as a tool for online course management. This ongoing adaptation has yielded important benefits to the researchers and become a model for the University. This type of technological platform, available to most universities for instructional purposes, has potential to become a key developmental tool for any research project or group.