Engagement of the Embedded Librarianship at JIU Online
Abstract: The session defines the role of the embedded librarian in relationship to implementation of services at Jones International University. Engagement of the embedded librarian in tandem with instructors assists learners with research. Benefits of this service in the distance learning environment where learners use a virtual library are endless. The session objective provides information regarding how the embedded librarian can serve as a conduit for information of an array of library resources to faculty and students at JIU. Resources provided are databases, discussion boards, blogs, IM, and wikis to name a few. Learners are introduced to the embedded librarian by instructors, self-paced tutorials, and/or a link to the library on the student dashboard. Creating a collaborative working relationship with the librarian provides an opportunity for all to share the responsibility for achieving academic success. This session will provide first-hand information as to how the use of the embedded librarian has provided learning skills to students via this venue. Shared will be the strategies used to successfully implement this opportunity for learning at JIU.