New strategies For library partnerships in online Learning Jacqueline Candido Ph.D. & Angelina Conti Kris Rabberman, Ph.D. & Karrie Peterson

Agenda Our Challenge Our Challenge The Solution The Solution Pedagogical Goals Pedagogical Goals Tools & Collaboration Tools & Collaboration Demo Demo What We Learned What We Learned The Future The Future Q&A Q&A TheLibraryLoungeTheLibraryLounge

the challenge Master’s students, multiple levels Master’s students, multiple levels Variable familiarity & disciplines Variable familiarity & disciplines Part-time students Part-time students Campus & resources unfamiliar Campus & resources unfamiliar MLA 541: Academic Writing & Research Design

the challenge Risky to ignore the shift Risky to ignore the shift Embracing online & blended learning Embracing online & blended learning Foster information literacy Foster information literacy Librarians

The solution The Library Lounge Embedded in Canvas site Modeled approaches, multiple touch points Responsive to students’ individual needs and goals Incorporated into class activities, requirements

Prepare all students for research Prepare all students for research Analyze complex information Analyze complex information Data retrieval in a digital world Data retrieval in a digital world Pedagogical Goals

Iterative process for research Iterative process for research Librarians as consultants Librarians as consultants Lifelong learning – link research to practice Lifelong learning – link research to practice Pedagogical Goals

Stakeholders Librarians Faculty Online Learning Team Students

How Fun Analyze Explore Practice Acknowledge

Tools & Collaborations Professor Online Learning Library

On Location

Personal Trainer: Live Demo

How do I find a Book at Penn?

What if I need help finding material on my research topic?

Lessons Learned Students are open, appreciative Students are open, appreciative Feedback for continuous improvement Feedback for continuous improvement The library’s effort can’t be a Grand Plan The library’s effort can’t be a Grand Plan Development takes time Development takes time

Gains Librarian back in critical path Librarian back in critical path Supporting students’ informal learning Supporting students’ informal learning Learning how students conduct research Learning how students conduct research Modeling research Modeling research Empowering students Empowering students

The future Continue exploration and integration Continue exploration and integration Turning years of observation into value for teaching teams and students Turning years of observation into value for teaching teams and students Expand the Library Lounge to other courses & communities Expand the Library Lounge to other courses & communities

Q & A Thank you!