1. Improving Student Research The Embedded Librarian

2. Academic Quality and Student Research Melissa Clark

3. Substandard Papers: Anatomy of the Problem Topic Selection Choosing Sources Plagiarism Synthesis Citing Sources

4. Substandard Papers: Why ? Understanding of the Reasons Behind Each Step in the Research Process Yields Higher Quality Results Information Literacy Includes the Why’s, not just the How’s Taking the Path of Least Resistance

5. “Students will recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, organize, critically evaluate, and effectively use information from a variety of sources with intellectual integrity.” South Dakota Board of Regents Policy Manual, Section 2:7, Goal 7

6. Embedded Librarianship Linda Kott

7. What is Embedded Librarianship? Embedded librarians work in close collaboration with groups to further the group’s objectives Embedded librarians offer integrated and specialized services

8. What is embedded librarianship? Librarian breaking free of the library building

9. The Proximity Principle Librarians move into physical and virtual spaces where research occurs Librarians present information and assistance at key junctures

10. Collaboration Options Embedded librarians may work with faculty and students at the assignment, course, or curriculum level

11. Key Components (Shumaker, 2012. p. 5) “Ongoing working relationships” “Knowledge of and commitment to information user-group goals and objectives” “Highly customized…contributions to the group”.

12. Embedded Librarianship in Action Chris Schafer

13. Oral Communication 101 Problems  Lack of critical thinking & clear argumentation  Shortage of relevant information  Little breadth or depth to the research  Poor choice of resources  Improper citation of resources  Low level of creativity or challenging topic selection

14. Embedding Strategy  Librarian embedded in course reorganization  Multiple exposures to information literacy  Online guide embedded in CMS  Information literacy questions included in final exam

15. Assessment  Instructor observations  Student self-reported data  Student library use

16. References Schumacher, D. (2012). The embedded librarian: Innovative strategies for taking knowledge where it’s needed. Medford, NJ: Information Today. South Dakota Board of Regents. (2012). Policy manual, section 2:7, baccalaureate general education curriculum. Retrieved from http://www.sdbor.edu/policy/2- Academic_Affairs/documents/2-7.pdf Weaver, K., & Pier, P. (2010). Embedded information literacy in the basic oral communication course: From conception through assessment. Public Services Quarterly, 6, 259-270.