The Academic Library

Spring 2012

The Syllabus

The table of contents for the course

Expectations

Assignments

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Blackboard

Main Discussion Board

Student Lounge

Help

Collaborate

Embedded Librarian

Group Discussions

Information

Assignments

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Finding me…

UNCG Google!

Email: make sure LIS656 is in the subject line

24 hours

Chat

Phone: 704.900.3246

Office Hours

1 – 5: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

By Appointment

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Office Hours

1 – 5 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

By appointment

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My Teaching Philosophy

Informal

Self-directed

Creative

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What it’s all about…

Higher Education

What is the structure?

What is the culture?

Trends…

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What it’s all about

Academic libraries

Where do we fit in the institution?

What is our role?

Where are we going?

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What about you?

What do you think is the purpose of an academic

library?

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This week

Respond to questions in your groups

Check out the readings

See you next week!

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