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Creating Value Beyond the Library: Best Practices for Embedded
Librarianship
Rebecca Barham, Art Librarian
Cindy Batman, College of Information Librarian
Erin O’Toole, Biological Sciences Librarian
Cross Timbers Library Collaborative ConferenceAugust 16, 2013University of North Texas Gateway Center, Denton, TX
An embedded librarian:
• Works outside the context of the traditional library setting
by placing his or herself in an “on-site” location.
• Provides ease of access to the librarian’s professional
services, resources of the library and maintains close
collaboration with faculty, staff and students.
What is an Embedded Librarian?
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Rebecca Barham - College of Visual Arts + Design
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Embedded Location – Laptop Lounge at the College of Visual Arts + Design
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Laptop Lounge in the College of Visual Arts + Design
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Technology and Supplies
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Marketing Embedded Librarian Services
8Embedded at the Laptop Lounge in the College of Visual Arts + Design at the University of North Texas
Additional Benefits of Embedded Librarianship
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Additional Perks of Embedded Librarianship
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Relationships and Collaborations
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Events: Participating in their World
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Erin O’Toole – Biological SciencesEmbedded in 2 physical departments on weekly basis
Life Sciences Building A
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Environmental Science Building
Location, Location, LocationMen’sroom
Large lecture hall
Open stairs to2nd floor
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Candy and Swag
• Candy• Buttons• Pencils• Business cards• Bookmarks
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Mark Demarest
Collaboration
Mark Burleson
Robert BenjaminEats all the chocolate
Class page for BIOL 1321:Environmental Biology
Class pages for BIOL 1740 and 3452, lab courses
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Doug Campbell – Journalism Librarian
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Jo Monahan – College of Education
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UNT College of Education LocationsMatthews Hall
Stovall Hall: Counseling
Mean Green Village: Higher Education
PEB: Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation
Centers: Kristin Farmer Autism Center
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Programs: Counseling and Higher EducationEducational PsychologyKinesiology, Health Promotion, and RecreationTeacher Education and Administration
Faculty: 230
Student Enrollment: 5,000 Undergrad, grad, Ph.D.
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College of Education
Cindy Batman – Online with the College of Information
Become Visible in the Online Environment
Skype
WimbaChat
BlackboardDiscussions
Guam to Denton= 7249.58 miles!
Making Connections from a Distance
Best Practices in an Online Environment
• Master the technology.
• Establish a good working relationship with the technology department.
• Practice use of the technology and test it again before going live.
• Have a backup plan: PowerPoints, handouts.
• Be flexible concerning meeting times, different time zones, and weather issues.
• Stay calm
• Build your reputation of expertise and collegiality with department or community.
• Know the faculty and administration, the schedule of classes, and the research assignments.
• Get input from the department on the best times and locations to provide embedded service.
• Connect with faculty and administration to obtain permission to establish the service.
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• Target courses that are large, core, or introductory to initiate relationships with students early in their academic experience.
• Focus on classes with known research assignments.
• Market to faculty to advertise the service.
• Get students engaged by eliciting their questions about topic.
• Develop the technological competency to work and troubleshoot in your unique environment.
• Assess to improve service and demonstrate its value.
Best Practices for Embedded Librarianship
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Rebecca Barham, Art [email protected]
Cindy Batman, College of Information [email protected]
Erin O’Toole, Biological Sciences [email protected]
Questions?
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library.unt.edu