Research performance in undergraduates receiving face to face versus online library instruction: A Citation Analysis Sarah Clark and Susan Chinburg Rogers State University Claremore, OK Fourteenth Off-Campus Library Services Conference, April 29, 2010
Academic Libraries & the rise of Online Education
Evolution of the Embedded Librarian: In the Literature Laying the groundwork Coining a phrase Case Studies of embedding Best Practices
Evolution of the Embedded Librarian: Rogers State University
Beyond the Launch: Quantitative Embedded Librarian Assessment
Citation Analysis in face-to-face instruction assessment Hovde Davis Robinson and Shlegl
Methodology Population Teaching methods Face-to-face Online Assignment requirements Data analysis Citations vs. Sources cited Citation Categories A: Textbooks, scholarly/technical books, and dictionaries B: Peer-reviewed journals, dissertations, and conference proceedings C: Publications/websites from educational orgs. D: Trade, technical, and industry publications/websites E: Corporate websites, ads, and whitepapers F: Non-scholarly, non industry specific publications (including general business publications, encyclopedias and websites not belonging to any other defined group) G: Primary sources and Personal communications, blogs, and social networking sites H: Government publications
Results: Per Citation
Results: Per source
Conclusions No statistically significant differences in citation patterns Citation behavior suggests embedded librarian program meets ACRL Standards Methodology can be useful for assessing Face-to-Face vs. online instruction, and is easily implemented by faculty and librarians
Limitations and Special Considerations Small Sample Size, only two semesters Unique citation patterns in MIS course (Current trade journals > peer-reviewed sources in business & technology) Narrow Research Question Does NOT explore instruction quality, simply whether students cite similar sources after receiving online vs. face-to- face library instruction
Further Study Expand Scope Timespan Additional courses Additional Institutions Expand Variables Currency of sources cited Average Bibliography size
Thank You! Sarah Clark, MLIS Access Services and Distance Learning Librarian Rogers State University Claremore, OK Susan Chinburg, Ph.D Assistant Professor School of Business and Technology Rogers State University Claremore, OK