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In Defense of Traditional Methods: Enhancing Collaboration in Subject Guides

Explore the enduring significance of traditional methods in the development and maintenance of subject guides by librarians to support research, teaching, and service missions within academic institutions. This article delves into the pivotal roles of subject librarians, the diverse content included in subject guides, and the continuous updating process to meet user needs effectively.

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In Defense of Traditional Methods: Enhancing Collaboration in Subject Guides

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  1. In Defense of Old Fashioned Methods: Collaboration in Subject Guides Ka-Neng Au & Roberta L. Tipton Rutgers University Libraries International Conference on the Development of Subject Librarianship And Personal Librarianship October 14-16, 2008

  2. Outline • Introduction • Roles of Subject Librarians • Development of Guides by Librarians • Roles of Subject Guides • Additional Role of Subject Guides

  3. Introduction • Roles of Subject Librarians • Development of Guides by Librarians • Roles of Subject Guides • Additional Role of Subject Guides

  4. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Three campuses in the state • Enrollment is around 50,000 • Wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs

  5. Rutgers University Libraries • Over two dozen libraries and collections • Five business bibliographers among the forty subject librarians • Supports the research, teaching, and service missions of the university

  6. Introduction • Roles of Subject Librarians • Development of Guides by Librarians • Roles of Subject Guides • Additional Role of Subject Guides

  7. Roles of Subject Librarians

  8. Role of Subject Librarians... In Instruction • Teach information literacy classes • Learn from and with students

  9. Role of Subject Librarians... In Reference • Answer questions • In person • On the phone • By e-mail • Via online chat • Encounter new questions that need answers

  10. Role of Subject Librarians... In Collection Development • Select print and electronic resources • Discover free resources from the Internet

  11. Introduction • Roles of Subject Librarians • Development of Guides by Librarians • Roles of Subject Guides • Additional Role of Subject Guides

  12. Subject Guide Development • Multiple librarians as contributors • Diverse experiences and expertise • Different starting points • Bibliography • Class guide • Reference pathfinder • Teaching outline • Web resources

  13. Subject Guide Content • Research process • or “plan of attack” for assignment • Resources • Print • Throughout the library system • Electronic • Free, Web-accessible • Subscription-based

  14. “Every design choice springs entirely from interpretation of the learning need of a specific user community.” Hemmig, 2005 Subject Guide Structure

  15. Subject Guide Maintenance • Continual updating, based on • Classroom feedback • Reference questions • New resources • “Pruning and grafting” • Single editor

  16. Introduction • Roles of Subject Librarians • Development of Guides by Librarians • Roles of Subject Guides • Additional Role of Subject Guides

  17. Roles of Subject Research Guides

  18. Role of Subject Guides... In Instruction • Adaptable teaching outline • Pre-selected resources

  19. Role of Subject Guides... In Reference • Guide for non-subject specialists • Resources that are reliable

  20. Role of Subject Guides... In Collection Development • Highlighting of resources from throughout the library system • Inclusion of resources from the Internet

  21. Introduction • Roles of Subject Librarians • Development of Guides by Librarians • Roles of Subject Guides • Additional Role of Subject Guides

  22. Additional Role of Subject Research Guides

  23. Role of Subject Guides... In Public Relations • Orientation for new students • Support for external reviews of academic departments

  24. Thank you! Ka-Neng Au au@rutgers.edu 1-973-353-5911 http://newark.rutgers.edu/~au/subject_guides_china.pps

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