Lessons learned & benefits of cooperating with content provider in today’s information environment
LibrariesThriving
Presenters
Michael StöpelUser Services & Instruction Librarian, American University of Paris Sally MurrayTechnical Services, Web and E-Resources Librarian, American University of Paris
Jackie LaPlaca RicordsCredo Evangelist & Director of Customer Solutions, Credo Reference
LibrariesThriving
Libraries Thriving is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the building a positive future for public and academic libraries. It is a collaborative space for librarians, teaching and learning centers, faculty, and researchers to share ideas and work together.
Community services include: Research and resources Learning communities Collaboration opportunities Free educational online seminars Discussion forums
http://librariesthriving.org
Visit Libraries Thriving for theory combined with practical examples.
What is Libraries Thriving?
Bringing together AUP’s ideas and library resources with Literati materials and skills
Literati Collaboration Process
Customizing Pages Creating Tools Maximizing
Resources
AUP’s Literati Home Page
Any three links can go here: library links, institution information or upcoming events.
Highlight a video, tutorial or library program. Any image or text can be used.
Featured Topic Pages can spotlight your programs, geographical information, or current events.
Customizing for AUP’s Undergraduates
Global City Topic Page created for First Bridge Course
You can spotlight your twitter feed, blog or highlight popular Subject Guides here.
Literati tutorials, library programs, or any links and text can go here.
Your users can create their own Literati accounts, allowing them to save search results, entries, and citations.
Customizing for AUP’s Undergraduates
Literati Collaboration Process
Customizing Pages Creating Tools Maximizing
Resources
Videos and tutorials aid the research process
Your library’s resources at the bottom of each topic page
Mind Map for visual search
Related topics offer context
AUP Research Help Video
• Used in conjunction with First Bridge, an AUP course designed for giving incoming freshmen an interdisciplinary perspective on a variety of issues
• This module is used to help students understand the difference between primary and secondary sources
Video Tutorial Quiz
Primary Sources Module
Information Literacy Videos and Tutorials
Literati Collaboration Process
Customizing Pages Creating Tools Maximizing
Resources
Your library catalog and all library resources can be integrated into Literati.
Tooltips can be added to library resources to take the guesswork out of research.
AUP Library Resources and Tooltips
Your library catalog and e-resources on the bottom of every Topic Page, customized by subject.
AUP Literati Topic Page
• Back and forth, work in-progress• Videos/Tutorials• Language/Site
• Do not expect a solution from one day to another• LMS• BNF
• Constructive feedback from students• First Bridge• Survey
• Learn from other Literati institutions
Lessons Learned
AUP Library• Professional development of teaching tools
• Link with other library resources
• Time saving
• $$ saving
Credo Reference• User orientated development of their web presence
• Content• Layout
• Hope that students/librarians will use it
Benefits of Cooperation
AUP/Literati Case Study will discuss:
• Library/faculty collaboration is a growing research area
• Best practices have emerged in the field
• Significance of discipline-specific information literacy instruction
• Students surveys and usage statistics are popular methods for assessment
• Growing concern about sustainability
Emerging Themes
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