information literacy: the embedded librarian
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Information Literacy: the Embedded Librarian. Workshop Goal and Objectives. Faculty will gain an increased awareness of information resources and will intentionally utilize resources and embed librarians into on-site and virtual instruction. Objectives: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Information Literacy: the Embedded Librarian
Workshop Goal and Objectives
Faculty will gain an increased awareness of information resources and will intentionally utilize resources and embed librarians into on-site and virtual instruction.
Objectives:
To expand information literacy awareness
To empower faculty to more effectively utilize information resources in student assignments.
To provide exercises which increase student awareness of librarians as information consultants.
To deepen collaboration between faculty and librarians.
What Is An Embedded Librarian?
Embedded Librarians:Work collaboratively with teaching faculty, researchers and students. Work outside the context of the traditional library setting.Join the classroom physically and virtually.
How would an EL make a difference?
The Embedded Librarian: Offers individual attention to students
during any stage of their research process Preemptively helps students resolve
information, research, and access issues. Provides specially designed content for
courses, including suggested resources, tutorials, search strategies and research guides
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What Does the Librarian need from the Instructor? Inclusion of librarian’s name and contact
information on course syllabus Announcement that a librarian will be a part
of the class and is available for questions. Promotion of the library and its resources. Periodic reminders of the importance of
asking librarians for assistance. Access to students via Blackboard or virtual
resource through chat and message boards.
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The 5 Levels
1. Entry Level2. Twin Pack3. Immersion4. Co-Teaching as Information Literacy
Specialist (ILS)5. Co-Teaching not identified as ILS
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1. Entry-Level
Librarian collaborates on assignment development
Librarian not responsible for grading One Information Literacy (IL) session
2. Twin Pack
Librarian not responsible for grading Two Information Literacy Sessions One Information Literacy assignment
3. Immersion
Librarian collaborates on developing course problems/ modules
Librarian meets with student teams to assist with topic definition, developing research strategies, assessment of sources, and critical analysis
4. Co-Teaching (Librarian identified as Information Literacy Specialist)
Librarian and faculty co-teach course. Librarian and faculty member
responsible for: discipline-specific course design lecture preparation assessment design grading delivery of instruction.
5. Co-Teaching(Librarian not identified as Information Literacy (IL) specialist)
Librarian functions as in Level 4, without being called an ILS.
On-Site Embedding
byKevin Osborne-Reference Librarian
Why Embed ?
Improve + Enhance + Increase STUDENTS’:
UnderstandingResearch (questions and answers)Success
How to Physically Embed
Information Literacy SessionsHosted TrainingsConsultations
Information Literacy SessionsWe come to youWe cover what ever you wantWe come BACK when/if
wanted
Hosted Trainings
Your class comes to usWe cover
Strategies/Formulation Search Techniques Specialized features of databases and
service RSS Accounts Alerts
Consultations
One on oneSmall Groups
AppointmentDrop-inOffice hours
Whole class Outside of regular class hours
Syllabus Exercise
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Virtual Embedding
By Nina Wilson – Reference Librarian
Librarians can be embedded in Blackboard
Blackboard BlackBoard can be used to scaffold
instruction and infuse information literacy activities throughout subject-specific courses.
Within BlackBoard there are a variety of add-ons, plugs-ins and building blocks that are integrated with the software
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ELs as Blackboard TAs
ELs provide students and faculty: • Digital assistance and advice• Assistance with assignments, course
materials and communication tools • Pertinent materials and resources to the
class site, when given permission to post
Standard activities for the virtual EL
Introductory announcements and/ or emails to students
“Ask Your Librarian” discussion forum Instructional documents Video instruction sessions Participation in discussion forums
(when requested) Responses to phone, chat, and email
queries
Additional Activities
Tips about finding and narrowing topics
Tips on choosing and using library databases and resources
Links to library resources; such as subject guides, LibGuides, Subject Specific Databases, and Reference Assistance
Library Links
Examples A link to course e-reserves links to general library resources Subject guides hosted on the Library’s
website Help pages for documenting or citing
sources , such as RefWorks Share animated tutorials (YouTube)
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LibGuides
A LibGuide is a web-based content management and knowledge sharing system used by libraries
A LibGuide provides links to course-specific information resources
Http://libguides.howard.edu/cybersecurity
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Syllabus Exercise
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The Proxy Login
Off campus access
Password authentication How to Login Problems
Password Authentication:keeps our subscriptions secured from outside users
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Off Campus Login
USERNAME: Bob.Smith your email address before the @
PASSWORD: same as your HU-NET email.
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Problems
If for any reason you cannot gain access to the proxy server:
1)Call ETS: 202-806-20202)Call the library technology office (UGL): 202-806-40963)Call your librarian and ask him/her to email you what you need
Embedding with Experiential Applications
WorldCat Local&
Refworks by
Tommy Waters-Business Librarian
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RefWorks
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Create a Refworks Folder
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REFSHARE
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Exercise
Enhance your Syllabus with Embedding
Bibliography
Bowler, M. a. (2008). Investigating the Efficacy of Embedment: Experiments in Information Literacy Integration. Reference Services Review , 36 (4), 438-449.
Carlson, J. a. (2011, March). Embedded Librarianship in the Research Context: Navigating New Waters. C&RL News , 167-170.
Daly, E. (2010, April). Embedding Library Resources Into Learning Management Systems. C&RL News , 208-212.
Hall, R. A. (2008, January). The "Embedded" Librarian in a Freshman Speech Class. C&RL News , pp. 20-30.
Mather, V. a. (2006). The Embedded Librarian Program: Faculty and Librarians Partner to Embed Personalized Library Assistance into Online Courses. Educause Quarterly , 4, 61-65.
Shumaker, D. (2009). Who Let the Librarians Out? Embedded Librarianship and the Library Manager. Reference & User Services Quarterly , 48 (3), 239-257.
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