Is Embedded Librarianship Right for Your Institution?

Muir, G.W.; Heller-Ross, Holly B.A.

doi:10.1080/15228959.2010.497464

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“…The concept of the embedded librarian was the outcome of a growing movement for promoting collaboration among librarians, faculty and instructors (Cold and Urton, 2013;Muir and Heller-Ross, 2010). The specific reasons for the development of the embedded librarian concept were outlined in 30 papers.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In the context of promoting information literacy programs to students, librarians adopted a proactive role in delivering information resources to courses, improving students' research skills and providing assistance at point of need. A significant proportion of the literature (11 papers) reported on librarians' own experiences as embedded librarians in academic courses (Covone and Lamm, 2010;Matava et al, 2010;Muir and Heller-Ross, 2010;Olivares, 2010;Rudasill, 2010;Shepley, 2009;Tumbleson and Burke, 2010a). In particular, Hall (2008) reported on his personal experience from working together with the instructor of classes.…”

Section: Embedded Librarianmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A systematic literature review informing library and information professionals’ emerging roles

Vassilakaki

Moniarou-Papaconstantinou

2015

New Library World

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Purpose – This paper aims to provide a systematic review of the specific roles information professionals have adopted in the past 14 years. It aims to identify the roles reported in the literature concerning developments in the Library and Information Science (LIS) profession. Design/methodology/approach – This study adopted the method of systematic review. Searches were conducted in February and March 2014 on different LIS databases. From a total of 600 papers, 114 were selected, based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. A thorough full-text analysis of the papers revealed six roles that librarians have adopted: teachers, technology specialists, embedded librarians, information consultants, knowledge managers and subject librarians. Findings – New and evolving roles were identified, mainly in the context of academic libraries. Librarians’ educational responsibilities and their active involvement in the learning and research process were highlighted in all role categories identified. Collaboration among faculty and librarians was reported as a way of ensuring successful instruction. Librarians’ personal views of their new and emerging roles were more frequently reported; further research is needed to shed light on academics, students and other users’ perceptions of librarians’ engagement in the learning process. Research limitations – The study considered only peer-reviewed papers published between 2000 and 2014 in English. It focused on information professionals’ roles and not on librarians’ skills and their changing professional responsibilities. Originality/value – This review paper considers the development of the LIS profession in a changing environment and offers an understanding of the future direction of the LIS profession.

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Section: Embedded Librarianmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Embedded Librarianmentioning

confidence: 99%

A systematic literature review informing library and information professionals’ emerging roles

Vassilakaki

Moniarou-Papaconstantinou

2015

New Library World

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“…Interestingly, some who offered content via CMS saw increased requests for in-person meetings (Konieczny, 2010). Muir and Heller-Ross (2010) witnessed their CMS work reinforced partnerships with faculty, refocused their efforts on student learning, and established a continuous presence in the course throughout the semester. Florea (2008) also witnessed increased librarian/faculty and librarian/student collaboration as well as improved face-to-face content and teaching methods.…”

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confidence: 99%

Health sciences information literacy in CMS environments: learning from our peers

Lyons

Warlick

2013

The Electronic Library

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Purpose-With academic institutions' adoption of Course/Learning Management Systems (CMS), librarians are increasingly providing content through this delivery method. This study aims to identify practical information for librarians considering CMS content development or re-evaluation of online offerings. Design/methodology/approach-Academic libraries with health sciences information literacy programs within CMS were examined through a literature review and then queried through an online survey. Trends and issues identified within the literature were utilized to develop the survey. Collected data was analyzed to determine how librarians incorporate CMS into information literacy. Analysis focused on strategies used in development and delivery, benefits and challenges of CMS and pairing its content with traditional instruction methods. Findings-An overarching theme is the ease and accessibility of CMS, especially for distance learners and those with time restrictions. However, although online tools and learning spaces are readily available and beneficial, librarians maintain in-person instruction. A shift from primarily positive published reports by early adopters to more constructive feedback that stems from longer-term CMS experience is identified. Assessment practices of online library instruction need additional attention to provide a more robust approach. Originality/value-This unique examination of the last ten years of publications focusing on information literacy librarians' CMS activity is paired with a broad, updated examination of current trends. It identifies best practices related to time commitment, faculty relationships, and assessment for implementation in CMS environments and the importance of utilizing blended learning strategies.

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“…Other recent case reports of embedded librarianship refer to embedding librarians into a single course or research project (Berdish & Seeman, 2010;Chestnut, Wesley, & Zai III, 2010;Konieczny, 2010;McMillen & Fabbi, 2010;Muir & Heller-Ross, 2010). Characteristics of these cases include creating or participating in online subject guides and discussion forums within the course management system (CMS) housing the course.…”

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confidence: 99%

Embedded Academic Librarianship: A Review of the Literature

Schulte

2012

EBLIP

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the terms of the Creative Commons-AttributionNoncommercial-Share Alike License 2.5 Canada (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ca/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly attributed, not used for commercial purposes, and, if transformed, the resulting work is redistributed under the same or similar license to this one. AbstractObjectives -The purpose of this review is to examine the development of embedded librarianship, its multiple meanings, and activities in practice. The review will also report on published outcomes and future research needs of embedded librarian programs.

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Is Embedded Librarianship Right for Your Institution?

Cited by 10 publications

References 3 publications

A systematic literature review informing library and information professionals’ emerging roles

A systematic literature review informing library and information professionals’ emerging roles

Health sciences information literacy in CMS environments: learning from our peers

Embedded Academic Librarianship: A Review of the Literature

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