in defense of old fashioned methods: collaboration in subject guides ka-neng au & roberta l....
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In Defense of Old Fashioned Methods: Collaboration in
Subject GuidesKa-Neng Au &
Roberta L. TiptonRutgers University Libraries
International Conference on the Development of Subject Librarianship
And Personal LibrarianshipOctober 14-16, 2008
Outline
Introduction Roles of Subject Librarians Development of Guides by Librarians Roles of Subject Guides Additional Role of Subject Guides
Introduction Roles of Subject Librarians Development of Guides by Librarians Roles of Subject Guides Additional Role of Subject Guides
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Three campuses in the state Enrollment is around 50,000 Wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and
professional programs
Rutgers University Libraries
Over two dozen libraries and collections Five business bibliographers among the forty
subject librarians Supports the research, teaching, and service
missions of the university
Introduction
Roles of Subject Librarians Development of Guides by Librarians Roles of Subject Guides Additional Role of Subject Guides
Roles of Subject Librarians
ReferenceCollection
Development
Instruction
SubjectLibrarian
Role of Subject Librarians... In Instruction
Teach information literacy classes Learn from and with students
Role of Subject Librarians... In Reference
Answer questions In person On the phone By e-mail Via online chat
Encounter new questions that need answers
Role of Subject Librarians... In Collection Development
Select print and electronic resources Discover free resources from the Internet
Introduction Roles of Subject Librarians
Development of Guides by Librarians
Roles of Subject Guides Additional Role of Subject Guides
Subject Guide Development
Multiple librarians as contributors Diverse experiences and expertise Different starting points
Bibliography Class guide Reference pathfinder Teaching outline Web resources
Subject Guide Content
Research process or “plan of attack” for assignment
Resources Print
Throughout the library system Electronic
Free, Web-accessible Subscription-based
Subject Guide Structure
“Every design choice springs entirely from interpretation of the learning need of a specific user community.”
Hemmig, 2005
Subject Guide Maintenance
Continual updating, based on Classroom feedback Reference questions New resources
“Pruning and grafting” Single editor
Introduction Roles of Subject Librarians Development of Guides by Librarians
Roles of Subject Guides Additional Role of Subject Guides
Roles of Subject Research Guides
ReferenceCollection
Development
Instruction
Research Guide
Role of Subject Guides... In Instruction
Adaptable teaching outline Pre-selected resources
Role of Subject Guides... In Reference
Guide for non-subject specialists Resources that are reliable
Role of Subject Guides... In Collection Development
Highlighting of resources from throughout the library system
Inclusion of resources from the Internet
Introduction Roles of Subject Librarians Development of Guides by Librarians Roles of Subject Guides
Additional Role of Subject Guides
Additional Role of Subject Research Guides
Public Relations
Reference
Collection Development
Instruction
Research Guide
Role of Subject Guides... In Public Relations
Orientation for new students Support for external reviews of academic
departments
Thank you!
Ka-Neng Au
1-973-353-5911
http://newark.rutgers.edu/~au/subject_guides_china.pps