Share Paper: Engagement of the Embedded Librarianship at JIU Online

  1. Therese Kanai, Jones International University, United States
  2. Jennifer Murphy, Jones International University, United States
Wednesday, October 23 11:35-11:55 AM Las Vegas Ballroom 3

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 ...