refworks lunch & learn
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RefWorks Lunch & Learn
University of Wisconsin-MadisonRefWorks Outreach
ALA ~ June 29, 2008
Background
University of Wisconsin-Madison Large, decentralized institution Multiple citation management
systems Long-time library interest, support
and instruction on using citation management
RefWorks Introduction
Early exploration of product in 2002 Adoption by campus libraries
(centrally purchased) in 2004 Implementation group formed in 2004
Initial Outreach: Library Instruction Staff
Undergraduate target Support for teaching librarians Developed UW-Madison Libraries
RefWorks website Help pages tailored to local resources 5-minute RefWorks demo module that
could be inserted into class sessions
UW-Madison RefWorks Site
RefWorks Working Group
Representatives for different disciplines Experts available for consultation Shared responsibility for answering
email Maintain help pages and documentation Stay abreast of interface changes Planning for outreach & marketing RefWorks workshops
Outreach to Undergraduates
Workshops Course-integrated instruction Library Course Pages Handouts with targeted audiences
Students: “want a quick way to create bibliographies…?”
Faculty: “want to improve the organization & appearance of your students’ citations…”
Workshops
Campus Library & Information Literacy Instruction Program
Shared course and workshop materials
Offer “scripts” and standard handouts Can be customized, but ensure similar
approach across campus
Course-integrated instruction
Outreach to Faculty & Staff Teaching & Learning Symposium “Showcase” – best practices poster
session Writing Center training Workshops in campus unit
professional development series Link from campus course
management system Campus IT knowledge base page
Working Group Planning
Yearly theme 2005/2006: promotion/marketing
materials 2006/2007: assessment 2007/2008: RefWorks as a teaching tool 2008/2009: Integrating RefWorks into
environments where users work & interact (UW Libraries strategic direction)
For More Information
http://www.library.wisc.edu/refworks Emily Wixson:
ewixson@library.wisc.edu Carrie Kruse: ckruse@library.wisc.edu
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