VIRTUAL LIBRARIAN Information Literacy Skills for ESL Students
What is an Embedded or Virtual Librarian? “Embedded librarianship involves the delivery of highly customized and highly valued information and knowledge services to a customer group with well-defined needs” (Shumaker, D., 2010).
Objectives of the Virtual Librarian Outreach to students Promote Information Literacy Create online teaching and learning environment (Angel LMS) Collaboration with EAP Faculty
Benefits of the Virtual Librarian Guide students through the research process Post content to explain research process Improve and evaluate students’ research skill in collaboration with faculty
EAP1520 Virtual Librarian
Ask A Librarian
Tutorials
Research Guide
Assessments
What is a Library Database? Assessment
What is a Library Database? Assessment Results
Challenges Students questions instead of posting in the discussion forum Librarian/Faculty need to remind students to complete assessments Collaboration with willing faculty
Conclusion Virtual Librarian facilitates interdisciplinary learning Instructor and librarian partnership in course- specific endeavors help students develop 21st century (information literacy) skills Selected Learning Outcomes of MDC Communicate effectively using listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Formulate strategies to locate, evaluate, and apply information. Demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures, including global and historical perspectives. Use computer and emerging technologies effectively.
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