ERIC Number: EJ896197
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-1522-8959
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The Embedded Librarian Online or Face-to-Face: American University's Experiences
Matos, Michael A.; Matsuoka-Motley, Nobue; Mayer, William
Public Services Quarterly, v6 n2-3 p130-139 2010
This article examines the role online communication and tools play in embedded librarianship at American University. Two embedded models of user engagement, traditional and hybrid, are discussed. The librarians operating in each mode share their experiences providing tailored support to the departments of music/performing arts and business. The administrator's perspective on supporting embedded librarians is also discussed.
Descriptors: Librarians, Outreach Programs, Academic Libraries, Library Services, Computer Mediated Communication, Music Education, Business Administration Education, Synchronous Communication
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: Media Staff
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: District of Columbia
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