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ERIC Number: EJ983397
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1533-290X
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Moving from Introverted to Extraverted Embedded Librarian Services: An Example of a Proactive Model
Knight, Valerie R.; Loftis, Charissa
Journal of Library & Information Services In Distance Learning, v6 n3-4 p362-375 2012
Librarians at Wayne State College have developed an extraverted online embedded librarian model whereby librarians proactively push out content to students at time-appropriate moments. This article outlines why extraverted approaches are more effective than introverted approaches. It also details how to develop an extraverted program. First, librarians must lay the groundwork for their program. Then, after matching librarians to courses, each librarian should utilize course syllabi to create content that is both course and assignment specific before delivering tips to students at just the right moments. Included is discussion on how to develop both text-based and video-based tips. Finally, this article discusses how to maintain your tips for future use. The intent of the model is to reverse the trend of students using only convenient and previously established resources that may not be best suited for their research goals while also emphasizing the value of librarians as resources.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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