Mapping Uncharted Territory: Launching an Online Embedded Librarian Program |
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| Authors: | Seth Allen |
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| Institution: | 1. King University, South College, Knoxville, Tennessee, USAsethallen26@gmail.com |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACTDeveloping a strategy for embedding librarians in online courses can be challenging, but it is essential to demonstrate to accrediting agencies how libraries serve online students. A well-thought-out plan can be scalable and sustainable for rapidly growing online programs and can satisfy accreditation standards. This article examines how one small, liberal arts college developed a plan of action for an online embedded librarian program, including both the conceptual and practical aspects of launching the program: aligning library instruction with course and program learning outcomes, brainstorming strategies for embedded library instruction, and communicating the value of such a program to online teaching faculty. |
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| Keywords: | Embedded librarian embedded librarianship online librarian virtual librarian online reference online information literacy instruction virtual information literacy instruction |
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