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Embedded?. Embedded Librarians. Providing reference, reader’s advisory and other library services in the places where the users of those services already are. Working closely with and acting as part of an other organization and group to bring focused library services to members of the group.

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  1. Embedded?

  2. Embedded Librarians Providing reference, reader’s advisory and other library services in the places where the users of those services already are. Working closely with and acting as part of an other organization and group to bring focused library services to members of the group.

  3. History and Literature • Academic libraries • Private and corporate libraries • The Embedded Librarian Blog • David Shumaker

  4. Types In person and virtual Work groups and events

  5. Amy Maule Strategic Consulting Engineering/Architecture Company Industrial Client Group (designs factories for high-tech)

  6. Became “Embedded” 2009

  7. What do I do now? Work on project teams Research on-demand Internal projects

  8. Client Projects • Site Selection/Economic Development • Company looking for a new location • Location trying to attract industry • Collect and Analyze Data • Help Write Report • Newfoundland!

  9. Client Projects • Technical reports • 3 - 5 people writing one report • Manage workflow • Assemble sections • Coordinate graphics, etc. • Edit, format • Final review

  10. Internal Projects • Internal knowledge/data management systems • Intranet / SharePoint • Subscription data source identification/evaluation • Vendor relations • Training • Tech support

  11. Taking it to the Streets:Ask us anything; we’re from the library! Joanna Milner Library Assistant Multnomah County Library

  12. Four types of interactions: • Library love • Challenges • Library services and processes • Reference (yay!)

  13. Make it work. (2009) Stump me. I DARE YOU. The staff of the Belmont Library will match you up with a book you will love... Or you get a prize! Either way, you win! Belmont Street Fair Saturday, September 12 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Look for us on SE 34th Ave. And get ready to read.

  14. Be mobile, travel light.

  15. Ask us anything; we’re from the library. If you ever have questions, we’re here. Call, email, text, chat or come on in to one of our locations. www.multcolib.org/contact 503-988-5234 What should I read next? http://www.multcolib.org/books/ Download ebooks & audio books! http://www.multcolib.org/ref/ebooks.html Let us help you with your homework! http://www.multcolib.org/homework/ Download free music! http://www.multcolib.org/services/tech/freegal/

  16. Give useful swag.

  17. Get comfortable with your tech tools ahead of time.

  18. Be a dork.

  19. Taking it to the Streets: • Make it work • Be mobile, travel light • Give useful swag • Get comfortable with your tech • Be a dork

  20. Red Apron Mamas Embedded Librarians at Wordstock

  21. The Groundwork: Get Permission Buy-in Needs Assessment Stakeholders Agreement Make a Plan Stop, Collaborate and Listen Schedule

  22. The Set-Up for Success: Technology Tablets, Apps, and Maps Homework Author Read-Alikes Promotion In Advance - Blurbs At the Event - Signs, Emcees, and Tweets

  23. The Results: Working the Room Partners Make it Easier Some Stats 600+ Questions Answered 400+ Directional/Festival Related 125+ Reference 75+ Library Love

  24. Everyday Embedding: LOS Lobby Visits Bud Clark Commons Director Park Neighborhood Association Meetings/NNO Mondays on the Mall Booklist

  25. The Dreams: "Max"- imum Reader's Advisory Local Government The Librarian is (In)...Everywhere

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