| Initiative Title | Librarian training for teaching and assessing library instruction in an online environment |
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| Submitted in Previous Year(s) | No |
| Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale | With college instruction transitioning to mostly online librarians have had to use their existing video and Zoom skills to provide library instruction and reference for students. Starting 2018 librarians stepped up creation of library tutorial videos in collaboration with the Center for Teaching and Learning. These videos and the skills librarians acquired to create them were instrumental in providing library services after March 2020. Librarians have proven to be competent in their online library instruction efforts, however there are methods and practices that could build on their presentation and assessment skills in the online environment. Librarians at SUNY Orange teach library instruction in a single session to a class invited into the library. This model is transferrable to an online environment using existing connection tools. It also allows for greater flexibility in topics and presentation. The pressure is high for librarians teaching single session instruction to get their desired lesson plan accomplished. In order to thrive in the online environment librarians need to be fully aware of the best practices and options for online instruction. Opportunities are available for training from various library organizations. Librarians also meet students virtually through Blackboard. Engagement can be difficult in this platform. Maureen Larsen will teach librarians the best practices for meeting students in Blackboard to support the embedded librarian program. The funding is to send one or two librarians to training and have those librarians share what they have learned. Creating Inclusive and Engaging Online Library Instruction http://www.ala.org/rusa/creating-inclusive-and-engaging-online-library-instruction Monday, 3/29/2021 - Monday, 4/26/2021 $210 for non-ALA members Online Library Instruction: Best Practices for Live, Online Teaching 3/9/2021 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5) Live Online $50.00 / $75.00 https://www.lyrasis.org/content/Pages/Event-Details.aspx?Eid=21701FC2-AF14-EB11-80ED-00155DE5EC03 Assessment of Online Library Instruction Monday, 3/1/2021 - Monday, 3/29/2021 $210 for non-ALA members http://www.ala.org/rusa/assessment-online-library-instruction |
| Consequences of this initiative not being funded | Funding for this would need to be taken from other budget areas. |
| Department Goals | Goal 1 The library resources shall support the curricula of the College, provide the basis for a well-rounded liberal education, and meet the research needs of the college community., Goal 2 Provide an effective program of Library Instruction where students will learn the methods and processes necessary to effectively carry out research for scholarly purposes and the pursuit of life-long learning. |
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| Locations | Other Instructional Site |
| Estimated Completion Date | 05/07/2021 |
| Will this initiative span multiple budget years? | No |
| Importance | High |
| Funding Source | Request for Prioritization |
| Created | 02/09/2021 2:03 pm |
| Updated | 02/09/2021 2:03 pm |
| Goal | How will the initiative support this institutional goal? |
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Librarians teach research and critical thinking to students in order that they will be able to complete their assignments and learn skills they can apply beyond their education. Supporting students in an online environment is a new direction that the library can expand into. |
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The college's use of online presentation tools and software can be deployed most effectively when librarians have the proper training to be confident in teaching online library instruction. |
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Librarians teach research and critical thinking to students in order that they will be able to complete their assignments and learn skills they can apply beyond their education. Supporting students in an online environment is a new direction that the library can expand into. |
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Librarians teach research and critical thinking to students in order that they will be able to complete their assignments and learn skills they can apply beyond their education. Since librarians do not grade assignments we rely on secondary assessment to determine effectiveness of library instruction. Assessment of online library instruction is currently at a starting stage. |
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The College's COVID-19 experience shows that online college education is a necessary goal to achieve. Whether fully online or partially this option gives the college flexibility to increase availability to more students. The library recognizes the need for this transition and to support. |
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Librarians teach research and critical thinking to students in order that they will be able to complete their assignments and learn skills they can apply beyond their education. Supporting students in an online environment is a new direction that the library can expand into. |
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Librarians teach research and critical thinking to students in order that they will be able to complete their assignments and learn skills they can apply beyond their education. Supporting students in an online environment is a new direction that the library can expand into. |
| Action Step | Responsible Party | Order |
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| Find and determine development courses to take | Librarians and Library Director | 1 |
| Determine which librarians take the course(s) | Librarians and Library Director | 2 |
| Register and take classes | Librarians and Library Director | 3 |
| Outcome | Order |
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| Librarians will be able to teach and assess library instruction in an online environment. | 1 |
| Method | Description | Other Method | Responsible Party |
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| Interviews | The students (or other participants) are able during an interview to share their direct experiences, attitudes and beliefs. Interviews can be either structured or unstructured. | Librarians and Library Director | |
| Observations | Information can be collected while observing “events” (including, sponsored activities, student {office staff} sessions, etc.) in the natural setting. Observation can provide information on student behaviors and attitudes. | Librarians and Library Director |
| INITIAL YEAR COST: | $800.00 |
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| RECURRING COST: | $0.00 |
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| TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 | ||
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| TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 | ||
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| TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 | ||
| Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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| TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 | ||
| Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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| Registration for library instruction training courses | $800.00 |
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| TOTAL: | $800.00 / $0.00 | ||
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| TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 | ||
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| TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 | ||
This is initiative is ready for prioritization.
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