1. Libraries and Information Technology: Collaboration between Librarians and Information Technologist in supporting instruction design and technology use.

2. Presenter Nabila Shehabeddine Reference and Instruction Librarian University Libraries Jafet Library Tel: 961 - 1 - 350000 P. O. Box 11-0236 Ext. 2629 Beirut – Lebanon E-mail: ns24@aub.edu.lb Nabila Shehabeddine Reference and Instruction Librarian University Libraries Jafet Library Tel: 961 - 1 - 350000 P. O. Box 11-0236 Ext. 2629 Beirut – Lebanon E-mail: ns24@aub.edu.lb

3. Libraries and partnership Libraries and Instructional services Partners offering complementary services ▫ Computer Centers Libraries and Computer Centers ▫ Leader units in higher education institutions ▫ Challenges

4. Challenges Each project has its own challenges. However, the following challenges are common to most library and Computer Center collaborations: 1. Priorities 2. Funding 3. Staffing 4. Impact on each other’s 5. Responsibilities 6. Authority 7. Communication 8. Respect and trust 9. Policies Libraries and Computer Centers Leader units in higher education institutions

5. Librarians and Information Technologists

6. Use of Technology – Web 2.0 tools Many studies have shown that many libraries are using Web 2.0 tool in information literacy instruction

7. Use of Technology – Why Web 2.0 tools Often easy to use Need little time and effort to be incorporated in Course Management System (CMS) Engaging and useful to students: Can be used in conjunction with library resources Allows students to interact and display their knowledge in different ways.

8. Use of Technology – Web 2.0 tools Selecting the Web 2.0 tool is an important aspect of using these tools effectively for information literacy instruction. Sample Projects:  World War II Posters - Digital Image Collection World War II Posters - Digital Image Collection  Notable Women of Simmons College Digital Scrapbook Collection Notable Women of Simmons College Digital Scrapbook Collection Librarians, Faculty and Information Technologists must discuss the needs of any collaborative project such as  course content and delivery  library instruction and resources  technology infrastructure and support

9. Embedded Librarians in Online Course Actively participate in online courses, where they provide relevant access to library resources and services. Take advantage of Web 2.0 tools to enhance their traditional roles. Provide group of services ranging from online library instruction to reference consultation services. A way to take library instruction online

10. Embedded Librarians in Online Courses Steps taken to achieve Embedded Librarianship Build strong relationships with faculty members from different disciples Models Online tutorials Interactive guides Links to library services & resources Library widgets Online chatting

11. Embedded Librarians in Online Courses  Enhanced collaboration with faculty and students  More course guides created  Easier access to course materials  Virtual librarian  Links to library resources in online courses (Course Management System)  Enhanced collaboration with faculty and students  More course guides created  Easier access to course materials  Virtual librarian  Links to library resources in online courses (Course Management System) Benefits of being embedded

12. Embedded Librarians in Online Courses  Repository could be created in CMS such as Moodle, LibGuides, etc.  Both librarians and faculty members should have access to this repository  Provide  Brief description of type of resources available  Instruction on how to add materials to the course.  Repository could be created in CMS such as Moodle, LibGuides, etc.  Both librarians and faculty members should have access to this repository  Provide  Brief description of type of resources available  Instruction on how to add materials to the course. Learning objects digital repository

13.  Increase faculty awareness and provide links to general or subject specific library resources.  Students want library resources at their fingerprints.  Library/librarians want to reach the students wherever they are.  Increase faculty awareness and provide links to general or subject specific library resources.  Students want library resources at their fingerprints.  Library/librarians want to reach the students wherever they are. Integration of Information Literacy in CMS Why integrating? Librarians have to work closely with individual faculty to integrate information literacy tutorials in their courses.

14. Sample Integration of IL in CMS Oakland University - University Libraries Instruction Support – Embed the Library in Moodle Pennsylvania State University ANGEL (CMS)  The Resources Tab The Resources Tab  Activating the library reserve link Activating the library reserve link  Library Guide Tool in ANGEL Library Guide Tool in ANGEL  Widget Scripts in ANGEL Widget Scripts in ANGEL Ursinus College – Academic Resources Blackboard – My URSINUS (CMS)

15. Collaboration at AUB American University of Beirut  = 700 faculty  ~ 8000 students  > 120 programs IT ACPS (Academic Core Processes & Systems)  Promote faculty technology development  Assist faculty in integrating technology in their courses AUB Libraries  Information Services Department  Information literacy  Research Skills

16. Mellon Summer Seminar (2004-2009)  Library, ACPS and Center for Teaching and Learning  Course design training Series of workshops  ACPS and Libraries  Educational tools  Video tutorials Possible Future Collaboration (student workshop)  Library, ACPS and Writing Center  Introduce students to: Library resources, Writing skills and Instructional technology Mellon Summer Seminar (2004-2009)  Library, ACPS and Center for Teaching and Learning  Course design training Series of workshops  ACPS and Libraries  Educational tools  Video tutorials Possible Future Collaboration (student workshop)  Library, ACPS and Writing Center  Introduce students to: Library resources, Writing skills and Instructional technology Information Literacy and Course Design (Collaboration at AUB)

17. Collaboration with individual faculty members  Customized course guides  Videotaped library classes  Online library assignments Communication Skills Program  English Writing courses (102, 203, 204, 206 and 208)  Design and post on Moodle manuals, video tutorials and info graphics as instruction materials (beyond one shot library session) Information Literacy and Course Management System (Collaboration at AUB)

18. Provide links to 1.library webpage and subject specific guides in all courses 2.course guides, list of specific databases and course reserves within each course based on syllabus Set up an “Ask a Librarian” forum Incorporate a search box Possible future collaborations Information Literacy and Course Management System (Collaboration at AUB)

19. Libraries and ACPS (Collaboration at AUB) Jafet Library is a learning hub for AUB Students Digital Repository

20.  Meetings Weekly or biweekly in person meetings are crucial  Brainstorming Some of the meetings should be devoted to brainstorming  Project planning Set up of timelines and deadlines - designation of duties  Faculty outreach Should work together to address faculty  Stay update Should update each other’s about recent development  Flexibility Willing to try new things with new technology  Professional education Attend workshops and conferences together  Working friendship Attend events outside of the professional context Librarians and information technologists Significant cultural differences exist between both groups The following steps are essential for a strong and successful librarian and information technologist collaborative partnership.

21. What level of integration between your library and IT staff are already emerging on your campus? What has worked well or not so well at your institutions? What will encourage library and IT professionals to view services from a faculty point of view? AUB Libraries and IT ACPS are certainly not the only ones doing or planning work in this area

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