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RefWorks Lunch & Learn

RefWorks Lunch & Learn. University of Wisconsin-Madison RefWorks Outreach ALA ~ June 29, 2008. Background. University of Wisconsin-Madison Large, decentralized institution Multiple citation management systems Long-time library interest, support and instruction on using citation management.

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RefWorks Lunch & Learn

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  1. RefWorks Lunch & Learn University of Wisconsin-Madison RefWorks Outreach ALA ~ June 29, 2008

  2. Background • University of Wisconsin-Madison • Large, decentralized institution • Multiple citation management systems • Long-time library interest, support and instruction on using citation management

  3. RefWorks Introduction • Early exploration of product in 2002 • Adoption by campus libraries (centrally purchased) in 2004 • Implementation group formed in 2004

  4. Initial Outreach: Library Instruction Staff • Undergraduate target • Support for teaching librarians • Developed UW-Madison Libraries RefWorks website • Help pages tailored to local resources • 5-minute RefWorks demo module that could be inserted into class sessions

  5. UW-Madison RefWorks Site

  6. RefWorks Working Group • Representatives for different disciplines • Experts available for consultation • Shared responsibility for answering email • Maintain help pages and documentation • Stay abreast of interface changes • Planning for outreach & marketing • RefWorks workshops

  7. Outreach to Undergraduates • Workshops • Course-integrated instruction • Library Course Pages • Handouts with targeted audiences • Students: “want a quick way to create bibliographies…?” • Faculty: “want to improve the organization & appearance of your students’ citations…”

  8. Workshops • Campus Library & Information Literacy Instruction Program • Shared course and workshop materials • Offer “scripts” and standard handouts • Can be customized, but ensure similar approach across campus

  9. Course-integrated instruction

  10. Outreach to Faculty & Staff • Teaching & Learning Symposium • “Showcase” – best practices poster session • Writing Center training • Workshops in campus unit professional development series • Link from campus course management system • Campus IT knowledge base page

  11. Working Group Planning • Yearly theme • 2005/2006: promotion/marketing materials • 2006/2007: assessment • 2007/2008: RefWorks as a teaching tool • 2008/2009: Integrating RefWorks into environments where users work & interact (UW Libraries strategic direction)

  12. For More Information • http://www.library.wisc.edu/refworks • Emily Wixson: ewixson@library.wisc.edu • Carrie Kruse: ckruse@library.wisc.edu

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