Integrating Library Resources into the Course Development Process at an Online College ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University Inspiration, Innovation, Celebration June 4, 2009 Presenter: Anita Norton Distance Education Librarian Johns Hopkins University

Our Partner World leaders in distance education A large adult student population Undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University © 2009 Excelsior College

Library Innovation Library integration is becoming more prevalent in online courses. All aspects of learning are interdisciplinary, requiring a broader knowledge of many different disciplines. Libraries contribute to the learning process by providing resources and assistance to help students achieve success. ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University

Library Contributions ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University

Library resources and services contribute to academic programs. Assistance with information seeking skills for students Teaching and instruction resources for faculty ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University

Librarians enable: Discovery and Access ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University

Virtual Library Resources & Services Access to databases, instructional guides, tutorials, tip sheets, library assignments Access to research assistance, chats, study resources, library instruction ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University

Model for Integrating Library Resources into Course Development Librarians attend course development kickoff meetings through conference calls Librarians were a part of the Course Development Team Conference calls give an orientation of library resources to course developers/faculty. Librarians collaborate on planning of course content This process helps assist in the use of library resources in online courses for easy student access to scholarly materials. ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University

Process ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University

Library services Library resources Course integration

Relationship Building Librarian liaison roles Collaboration with the academic units ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University

Planning the Process Meeting the needs of the students Shared common goals Understanding the role of each expert Manage expectations Librarians being easily accessible to course developers Create a common area to work together (course development module templates) ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University

Beginning of the Process ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University

Course Development Team Librarians Academic Units Instructional Designers Course Developers Assessment Unit ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University

Proactive Process ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University

Meet the developer at the point of need Communicate what is available Determine what is needed for the course to help the student meet success Follow up on course progression

Responsibility pRocess ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University

Insure the library has shared all information resources and services Customize resources for the course objectives and outcomes Be responsive ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University

Outreach prOcess ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University

Reach out to other areas (departments) to partner with to enhance course content Share ideas and make contributions ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University

Communication proCess ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University

Key component in successful relationships Establish clear lines of communication to all members of the course development team Demonstrate how library resources help to enrich the students experience ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University

Evaluate procEss ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University

Continuously assess course integration process Develop methods to make observations and collect data Review for improvements/changes Share concerns and successes with the team ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University

Success proceSs ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University

Meeting the instructional and research needs of the (stakeholders), students and faculty Seek to integrate library resources throughout the curriculum Celebrate successes with the academic community ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University

Synergy procesS ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University

Synergy generated from the course development team Different skill sets blended together in the course development process to accomplish common goals ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University

Course Integration Model ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University Academic Unit Course Developers Instructional Designers Library Services & Resources Assessment Unit

Process Proactive Responsible Outreach Communication Evaluate Success Synergy ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University

Thank you! ©2009 The Sheridan Libraries of The Johns Hopkins University