Embedding Librarians in Blackboard: Embarking on Collaborative Learning
This presentation explores the innovative approach of embedding librarians within the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) to enhance collaborative learning. By integrating library resources directly into courses, librarians can build relationships with faculty and students, provide point-of-need instruction, and overcome the technology gap. The session includes a historical overview of embedding practices at Delgado, highlights successful pilot programs in various subjects, and outlines future directions for seamless educational support in online and face-to-face environments.
Embedding Librarians in Blackboard: Embarking on Collaborative Learning
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Embedding Librarians in Blackboard: Embarking on Collaborative Learning Andrew Lopez, Access Services/Reference Jude Morrissey, Reference and Instruction Courtney Rimes-Stortz, Interlibrary Loan/Reference
Benefits of Embedding in the CMS (For web course and face-to-face instruction!) • Build Relationships • Faculty • Students • Rove – without Roving • Overcome the Technology Gap • Point-of-Need Instruction Made Easy
History of Embedding at Delgado:Library Course (BB-LIBR) • Library eResources • Union Catalog • Online Catalog • eResources (databases) • Library Forms • Library eServices • Reference
History of Embedding at Delgado:Library Link • Library eResources • Reserve Desk • Library Services • Ask A Librarian • ILLIAD (Interlibrary Loan) • Materials Request • LibChat widget • Social Media • Library Displays
Summer Pilot in 2013:Overview • ALA TechSource Workshop, 7 Feb. 2013 • Contact instructors, April 2013 • Biology 210 • English 102 • History 103, 205, 206 • Meet with Instructors, May 2013 • Classes start 5 June 2013
Summer Pilot in 2013:Results : Biology • 27 Students • 141 views • 5.22 clicks ea.
Summer Pilot in 2013:Results : English • 25 Students • 1,886 views • 75.44 clicks ea.
Summer Pilot in 2013:Results : History • 54 Students • 312 views • 5.77 clicks ea.
Summer Pilot in 2013:Results : Surveys • Student response: http://bit.ly/167t0oN • Instructor response: http://bit.ly/172p7Gl