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Becoming Part of the LMS Sandwich: The Embedded Librarian in the Learning Management System

Becoming Part of the LMS Sandwich: The Embedded Librarian in the Learning Management System. IOLUG , Indianapolis, 11/1/13 B urke, L ong, T umbleson. Image provided through a Creative Commons Attribution License by HAMACHI! - http://www.flickr.com/photos/mawari/. Paradigm Shift.

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Becoming Part of the LMS Sandwich: The Embedded Librarian in the Learning Management System

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  1. Becoming Part of the LMS Sandwich: The Embedded Librarian in the Learning Management System IOLUG, Indianapolis, 11/1/13 Burke, Long, Tumbleson Image provided through a Creative Commons Attribution License by HAMACHI! - http://www.flickr.com/photos/mawari/

  2. Paradigm Shift • Reference transactions at University of Kentucky Libraries (2008-2011) • 16.3 % subject-based - required professional help • 83.7 % location-based questions Bishop, B., & Bartlett, J. (2013). Where Do We Go from Here? Informing Academic Library Staffing through Reference Transaction Analysis. College & Research Libraries, 74(5), 489-500. Image provided through a Creative Commons Attribution License by EvelynGiggles- http://www.flickr.com/photos/evelynishere/

  3. Student-Librarian Interactions • “The plethora of information sources available online and their relative ease of access give students a sense of autonomy and self-control that feels liberating and empowering. Librarians can work with this sense of self-efficacy by weaving our presence into their Web world via chat reference, online guides and tutorials, and other tools that will connect them to the library from where they are already connected.” (Miller and Murillo, 2012: 68-69) Duke, Lynda M., and Andrew D. Asher, eds. 2012. College Libraries and Student Culture: What We Now Know. Chicago: American Library Association.

  4. LMS Embedded Librarianship • Incorporates traditional information literacy methods • Proactive: relocates library instruction in LMS • Makes library tools visible • Collaborative • Maximizes emerging technologies • Versatile • Student-centered Image provided through a Creative Commons Attribution License by LearningLark- http://www.flickr.com/photos/44282411@N04/

  5. Experience at Miami Middletown

  6. Getting Started? Run a Pilot Appetizers • 1Librarian/1 Instructor • 1 Librarian Liaison/1 Department • Small Scale – Volunteers • Preselected Program Image provided through a Creative Commons Attribution License by Robert Otani- http://www.flickr.com/photos/treborinato/

  7. Reflect on Current Realities • Assess the pilot • Survey faculty, students • Identify the latest needs on campus • Adapt the EL program to extend library’s impact • Review public services • Centralized service desk? • Level of staffing? • Reference statistics reveal… Image provided through a Creative Commons Attribution License by Beautifulcataya - http://www.flickr.com/photos/beautifulcataya/

  8. Communication 101: Collaborating with Faculty • Talk it Up • Word of Mouth Marketing • Check in with Faculty • Discover What Is Wanted • Discuss What Is Possible • Demo What Has Been Done Image provided through a Creative Commons Attribution License by Jackie Newgent RDN, CDN - http://www.flickr.com/photos/jackie_newgent/

  9. 10 Selling Points • Personal librarian within complex library system • Embedded librarian familiar with the research assignment • Online research expertise within the familiar LMS • Easy to ask questions • Highly relevant library content • Quick links to electronic resources, not the whole library website • Clear explanations of library jargon • Search strategies and tips • How-to digital tutorials • Web 2.0 tools for mind mapping, presenting, citing sources

  10. More Information Literacy Options • FaceTime 1-Shots • Focused Time – Research Consultations • Required Online Email Exchanges • Faculty Assignment & Advocacy • Assignment Review & Redesign? • Strengthen Information Literacy Skills – Required Worksheet • Review Research Products & Report Image provided through a Creative Commons Attribution License by rutlo - http://www.flickr.com/photos/rutlo/

  11. Breaking the Sound Barrier: Interacting with Students • Introductions & Invite Inquiries • Strategic Research Tips • Virtual Reference: email, IM, phone, WebEx • F2F: Research Consultation, Drop-Ins • Voice: Empathy, Encouragement, Respect • Aim: Trusted, Knowledgeable Consultant Image provided through a Creative Commons Attribution License by devlyn - http://www.flickr.com/photos/devlyn/

  12. Sampling of What Students Email Their Embedded Librarian • How do I find the full-text for this journal citation? OhioLINK Electronic Journal Center • Would you be a sounding board for selecting my research topic? Limit to 1 Research Question • Where can I find an historical overview on gender issues? CQ Researcher Online • What now? I can’t find any biographical information on sexuality professional. Library Databases, Social Media sites, Interview • What search terms, which databases? Begin with EBSCO Discovery Service

  13. Collaboration Leads to Creation • Create course-related research screencasts - Finding Articles & Books, Statistics, International News, Business • Create LibGuides - E-Learning, Research 101, Citation Style Guides, Online Presentation Tools, Preventing Plagiarism, Textbook Alternatives • Library Blog Series – Dispelling Myths • Library Handouts – database, topic Image provided through a Creative Commons Attribution License by roboppy - http://www.flickr.com/photos/roboppy/

  14. The meat of things Image provided through a Creative Commons Attribution License by Dinner Series - http://www.flickr.com/photos/dinnerseries/ Content Creation & Recycling

  15. LMS Embedded Librarianship Looks Like… http://tinyurl.com/embeddedsandwich

  16. Key Pointers for Keeping in Touch • With Faculty • Email between faculty and librarians • Chance encounters in the hallway/library/events • With Students • Email through Niihka course site as a reminder when a research assignment is close • Announcements in the course site

  17. Assessment – the pickle on top 2013 survey of embedded librarians data: • Surveys of participating students – 46% • Surveys of participating faculty – 40% • Analysis of student research assignments – 31% • Information literacy assessments of students (pre- and post-tests) – 25% • Focus groups of participating faculty – 4% • Focus groups of participating students – 3% • Other – 40%

  18. Assessment methods

  19. Assessment at Middletown Survey questions at: http://www.users.muohio.edu/burkejj/embeddedsurveys.html

  20. Ahead for EL • A larger community of practitioners • A research agenda • The predominant form of information literacy instruction Image provided through a Creative Commons Attribution License by jules:stonesoup- http://www.flickr.com/photos/stone-soup/

  21. Join the conversation • ACRL, LOEX, Distance Library Services conferences • DLS-L (ACRL Distance Learning Section discussion group) • Join at http://lists.ala.org/wws/subscribe/dls-l • EMLIBS (Embedded librarians discussion group) • Join at http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/emlibs.html • Embedding Librarianship in Learning Management Systems • Order now at http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=4266 • Preview chapter 3 on pilot programs on Scribd.com

  22. Questions? Image provided through a Creative Commons Attribution License by Lana_aka_BADGRL- http://www.flickr.com/photos/lanacar/

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