Getting Creative with Library/LMS Integration John Wenzler, Associate Dean of Digital Futures Christina Mune, Instruction and Reference Librarian San Jose State University Library
Overview Why are librarians interested in Learning Management Systems? What is an “embedded librarian?” Embedding SJSU Library Resources in Canvas Examples from other universities and other LMS
Library Resources
Library Resources – cont …
Library Resources – by topic
Library Resources – by Course
Librarians
Librarians – by topic
Challenges faced by Academic Libraries Connecting the right student to the right resource at the right time Connecting the right librarian to the right student when and where the student really needs help (Embedded Librarians) Insuring appropriate/legal use of library resources and collecting good statistics
How can LMS help Libraries? Class specific web pages that students have to use Well-integrated into student workflow Opportunity for interaction and feedback
STIM LMS Subcommittee STIM is the CSU Library System-wide Technology Initiatives Management Committee Will Breitbach, Chair, Fullerton Bin Zhang, Sacramento David Walker, Chancellor's Office Ian Chan, San Marcos Steve Watkins, Monterey Bay
STIM LMS Subcommittee Charge The LMS Subcommittee formed to look at ways CSU Libraries can integrate library content and services into LMSs … the committee will work to improve communication between interested parties. As a first step, the committee will plan a CSU wide webinar where interested individuals can share ideas. Second, the committee will establish a repository of information documenting successful library content and service LMS integration.
SJSU and Canvas Here’s what we’ve done …
What’s going on around the CSU CSU Northridge Cal Poly Pomona San Francisco State
CSUN and Moodle Embedded Librarians using library-owned instructional designers Adding Librarian Role in an LMS Host of LMS services through the library, including multi-media support
CSUN and Moodle
CSUN and Moodle
Cal Poly Pomona and Blackboard Working with IT&T, integrate Research Guides directly into courses using 4 letter prefix Biology Guides list linked in BIOL courses, etc.
SFSU and Moodle eReserves delivered in Moodle, with use of their Digital Repository, DIVA Reference and Library Help in Course Navigation
SFSU and Moodle
Questions? Associate Dean of Digital Futures Reference & Instruction Librarian