Reaching Faculty, Teaching Students Gwen Wilson Elise Blas Kelley Weber

Challenges of Academic Librarians "...proactively engaging librarians in the work of teaching faculty, including research and curriculum development, is key to a robust working relationship that leads to better outcomes for students." --Meredith Schwartz, Executive Editor at Library Journal

Collaboration Create opportunities Foster relationships Keep reaching out

Role of Faculty Provide Assignment Details Insight into the Course Outcomes Strategize assessment Encourage the students to "ask the librarian"

Value of Learning Outcomes More than knowing the attached assignment Know what to teach and how to get there Provides opportunity for assessment Student-centered

Teaching Methods - Face to Face Tailor lessons to the specific assignment Active Learning Class Discussion Demonstrate real-life examples Technology

Teaching Methods - Online/Hybrid Tailor resources to the specific assignment Post Tutorials Share direct links Have a Q & A discussion board "Ask the Librarian" Create custom video lessons

Assessment Learning outcomes Realistic expectations Methods

Reflection

Where Do You Go From Here? Continue to Build Relationships Change the Culture Brainstorm and try new things

Reaching Faculty, Teaching Students Gwen Wilson, Health Sciences Librarian Elise Blas, Instructional Design Librarian Kelley Weber, Business Librarian