1. IT: dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s Michael Yonezawa Reference/Electronic Resources Librarian UC Riverside Libraries UCCSC 2004 August 3, 2004

2. The “Blended Librarian” “ We define the ‘blended librarian’ as an academic librarian who combines the traditional skill set of librarianship with the information technologist’s hardware/software skills, and the instructional or educational designer’s ability to apply technology appropriately in the teaching- learning process.” Steven J. Bell and John Shank College & Research Libraries News – July/August 2004

3. Overview Scholarly information Teaching and learning Scholarly communication Collaboration Public service Questions

4. Scholarly Information Licensed digital collections. e.g., JSTOR Digitally created materials. e.g., OAC, eScholarship, etc. Other materials created in digital form by UC. e.g., pre-prints, datasets, teaching materials, etc. Efficient & persistent access to information

5. Teaching and Learning Infusion of information literacy into the curriculum. Integration of library resources into courseware systems and other new forms of instruction. Plagiarism Google

6. Scholarly Communication The current methods by which scholarly and scientific knowledge is disseminated and managed is cost prohibitive. Libraries need to collaborate with faculty, administrators, and information technologists to embrace this new model. SPARC ®, the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources CoalitionSPARC ®

7. Collaboration Interoperability with many other campus systems. e.g., payroll/HR, Registrar, remote access, etc. Libraries need to be involved in the planning and implementation of new information technologies at all levels. Research, instruction, preservation, access, and dissemination.

8. Public Service Share as much of the knowledge and expertise of the University of California with the people of California. Contribute to the cultural, scientific, and economic development of society. University of California Digital Collections

9. Relevant Documents The University of California Libraries http://libraries.universityofcalifornia.edu/ UC Libraries: Systemwide Groups and Activities http://libraries.universityofcalifornia.edu/about/groups_activities.html Systemwide Strategic Directions for Libraries and Scholarly Information at the University of California, April 2004 http://libraries.universityofcalifornia.edu/planning/library_strategy.pdf Systemwide Strategic Directions for Libraries and Scholarly Information at the University of California, Faculty Perspectives, June 1, 2004 http://libraries.universityofcalifornia.edu/planning/library_strategy_facu lty_issues.pdf

10. Questions?