ulearn & the JWU Library

All About ulearn: A Presentation to the

JWU-Library Reference Staff:

4/5/2010

Agenda (items in bold are covered in this slide presentation)

Live demo of the ulearn interface-Amy

Introduction to Embedded Librarianship, with live

demo – David

Brief slide presentation clarifying when (and

when not) to use LibGuides - David

Structured Q&A (Possible ulearn questions for

the library, and their answers) – Amy and David

Open Q&A – Amy and David

Objectives

Understand the basic functions of ulearn

Learn what the library can and can‟t do for students

Provide an introduction to the embedded librarian

program

Further training will come later (~Summer 2010)

There is significant demand anticipated for embedded

librarians in the Fall

Embedded librarianship

What is it?

When a librarian is detailed to a specific course

Mostly online learning courses

But, this service can also be provided, as needed, to local

classes (particularly upper-level, research-heavy courses)


What is it?

The librarian works outside of the traditional reference

desk context, and instead interacts with students within

the structure of a course

Entails getting actively involved on a course-level:


Why do it?

To provide information literacy in an online environment

We will be able to provide deep and tailored research

assistance

To make the library a continual presence in distance

students‟ academic experience


Why do it? Gain the opportunity to obtain a more comprehensive sense of

the JWU community, for collection development and resource

building

„Does not take you away from your “day job”; just redefines it

and expands the influence of the libraries.‟ from Carlson, Jake, and Ruth Kneale. "Embedded librarianship in the research context." College & Research Libraries

News 72.3 (2011): 167-170. Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts. EBSCO. Web. 4 Apr. 2011.

Embedded Librarianship

How does it work?

Ulearn

Discussion boards

Library modules

LibGuides

Video tutorials

Embedded Librarianship

Principles for Success (adapted)

Be collaborative and flexible

Build trusted relationships

„Have an entrepreneurial mindset. … the ability to

recognize or create an opportunity and take action aimed

at realizing the innovative knowledge practice or product‟

„Accept risk.‟ adapted from Carlson, Jake, and Ruth Kneale. "Embedded librarianship in the research

context." College & Research Libraries News 72.3 (2011): 167-170. Library, Information Science &

Technology Abstracts. EBSCO. Web. 4 Apr. 2011.

Workload

Dependent upon how much the instructor is willing to

bring you into their class

Very similar to the workload of a BI

With a little more maintenance/follow-up

An example….

An „average‟ course: Week 0 (Before the Course

Begins)

Meet with the Instructor (1-3 hours)

Develop expectations

Plan a research assignment, if possible

Create a library space on the ulearn page (15

minutes)

Contact information

“Ask A Librarian,” forum

An „average‟ course: Week 0 (Before the Course

Begins)

Begin planning assignment (30 minutes)

Begin planning LibGuide (30 minutes)

If making instructional videos from scratch (i.e. the

videos in the pre-fabricated tutorial library do not

cover your topic) put in a request for a video. (30

minutes)

An „average‟ course: Week 1

Introduce yourself to the course in a Week One

Discussion Board (30 minutes)

Answer any questions in the “Ask a Librarian” forum

(0-30 minutes; closer to 0)

You can set up an RSS feed so that you will be notified of

all new posts in the “Ask…” forum

Begin to prepare your LibGuide (1 hour)

Begin to prepare your assignment(1 hour)

An „average‟ course: Week 2

Finish up your LibGuide (2 hours)

Finish compiling your library instruction assignment

(1 hour)

An „average‟ course: Week 3/4

Post the assignment in the Week 3 discussion board

(30 minutes)

Work with the professor to make sure the assignment is

graded!

Provide a link to the LibGuide (which should contain

the videos as well) (5 minutes)

An „average‟ course: Week 3/4

As students post their responses to the library

assignment, provide feedback and guidance

You can suggest other databases and further articles,

provide citation corrections, etc. (15-30 minutes a day, for

5-8 days)

An „average‟ course: Week 5-End

Maintain your role as a point of contact for the

students (0-60 minutes)

Continue to answer questions in the „Ask a Librarian

Discussion‟ board (0-60 minutes)

What‟s next?

We are currently prototyping a single instance of

embedded librarianship

Planning on more embedding librarians in more

courses in the fall

What‟s next?

Developing a library of interchangeable videos

The Video Production Working Group

Will lead to short (30 second-90 second) videos that can

be used to provide bibliographic instruction

If the video does not exist, send a request to the Video

Team through the web form (forthcoming)

ulearn /

LibGuides

What‟s the Difference Between ulearn and

LibGuides

And why should I care?

Instructors may be confused, as they are outwardly

similar

They are actually quite different

When used in harmony provides the best of both

platforms

LibGuides

Created and administered by Librarians

Multiple types:

Aids during in-class library instruction

Class Guides

Subject Guides

Current event/awareness LibGuides

ulearn

Is…

A virtual classroom management space

A web space for a particular course

Maintained by the instructor

ulearn

Used To/For….

Provide readings

Students to electronically submit assignments

Facilitate regular class communication

Which platform do I choose if I want:

An instructional aid for a class on library research?

LibGuides ulearn


An instructional aid for a class on library research?

LibGuides

are an excellent

accompaniment for a

librarian presenter to use

when they talk about

research strategies and

resources

ulearn


Links and uploads for weekly readings and viewings?

LibGuides ulearn


Links and uploads for weekly readings and viewings?

LibGuides ulearn

structures the class as a

whole, week by week,

and can provide services

such as paper

submission and reading

distribution.


A web page that helps students complete specific

assignments using library research tools?

LibGuides ulearn


A web page that helps students complete specific

assignments using library research tools?

LibGuides are great for assisting in

research assignments, as all the elements a student needs (books in the catalog, web links, web video, library databases) can be in a guide

ulearn


To put information up that is restricted, either due to

copyright limitations or privacy concerns?

LibGuides ulearn


To put information up that is restricted, either due to

copyright limitations or privacy concerns?

LibGuides ulearn ulearn course pages are

protected by passwords, and only students enrolled in the class can access the materials held in the course pages

Therefore certain copyrighted materials, when used under the doctrine of fair use, may be uploaded to a ulearn course page


A research guide for an entire subject, presenting the best books, articles, and databases

LibGuides ulearn


A research guide for an entire subject, presenting the best books, articles, and databases

LibGuides are great for containing web

links, links to library databases, library books, and research tips on a specific subject.

As these are made by librarians who hold expertise in the subject field, these guides hold the best resources available in the library and on the internet on a specific subject.

ulearn


To upload documents (videos, slides, syllabi, etc.)

LibGuides ulearn


To upload documents (videos, slides, syllabi, etc.)

LibGuides ulearn Provides server space to

upload your documents, and is a convenient place to organize your documents by week

Is password protected and restricted by class

Videos need to be uploaded through the Office of Online Learning


A page or group of pages that I (the instructor) will manage?

LibGuides ulearn


A page or group of pages that I (the instructor) will manage?

LibGuides ulearn

To manage on your own,

based on a master

course template that you

may or may not have

helped build.


A place to promote student interaction, through comments, discussion board, and chat

LibGuides ulearn


A place to promote student interaction, through comments, discussion board, and chat

LibGuides ulearn

has many platforms for

communication, including

discussion boards and

chat rooms.


Links to web sites and embedded web video.

LibGuides ulearn


Links to web sites and embedded web video.

LibGuides

As a course-specific

guide for the best library

and web resources

available for the course,

through links to library

databases and weblinks

ulearn can also be used for

linking / embedding.

to connect a specific web resource to a learning activity (e.g., discussion, assignment) and/or specific time in the course (e.g., week 3)

Any Questions? Contact…

The JWU-Providence Library JWU Office of Online Learning

401-598-1121

[email protected]

Yena Center

111 Dorrance St.

http://jwu-ri.libguides.com/

401-598-2778

[email protected] Downcity

campusLower level of Xavier Hall

https://tech4academics.jwu.edu/AT/index.html

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