Title
Effective Embedding: Working With Academic Departments and Online Courses
Document Type
Book Section
Publication Date
2-9-2018
Publication Title
Collaboration and the Academic Library
Publisher
Chandos Publishing
Publisher Location
Sawston, Cambridge
First page number:
85
Last page number:
96
Abstract
The goal of embedded librarianship is to immerse librarians in academic spaces in a deep, connected way. The term is used to encompass various methods of embedding, including: playing a role in online courses; being present in an academic department; participating in a face-to-face class throughout a semester; or providing services in a residential dormitory. This chapter considers two types of embedded librarianship, embedding in an academic department and embedding in online courses, and reflects on necessary skills, effective actions, and recommendations. It concludes with a section on how to define the purpose and scope of an embedding initiative and how to craft measurable outcomes to judge success.
Keywords
Embedded librarianship; Online education; Distance education; Liaison librarian; Subject expert librarian; Faculty collaboration; Outcomes assessment; Branch library; Research assistance; Embedding online; Library instruction
Disciplines
Online and Distance Education
Language
English
Repository Citation
Hoffman, S.
(2018).
Effective Embedding: Working With Academic Departments and Online Courses.
Collaboration and the Academic Library
85-96.
Sawston, Cambridge: Chandos Publishing.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-102084-5.00008-0