1.
Everywhere You Look…
Embedded Librarians!
GREG HARDIN, M.L.S.
Texas Library Association
2016 Annual Conference
Houston, Texas
April 19, 2016

2.
Greg Hardin, M.L.S.
Associate Librarian
Information Literacy Coordinator
& Subject Librarian for
Department of Learning Technologies &
Department of Library & Information Science
Greg.Hardin@unt.edu
@ghardin
University of North Texas Libraries
Library Learning Services
Denton, Texas

3.
“Every student, faculty member, administrator,
staff member, or any other member of an
institution of higher education, is entitled to the
library services and resources of that institution,
including direct communication with the
appropriate library personnel, regardless of
where enrolled or where located in affiliation
with the institution.”
- The Access Entitlement Principle
ACRL Standards for Distance Learning Library Services
http://www.ala.org /acrl/standards/guidelinesdistancelearning

4.
Who, What, When, Where, Why
• Online students need equivalent support
• Student need to learn information literacy skills
• Librarians can enhance the course
ACRL Standards for Distance Learning Library Services
http://www.ala.org/acrl/standards/guidelinesdistancelearning

5.
University of North Texas Statistics
clear.unt.edu/statistics

6.
Problems
• Online Degree Program
• Library Instruction
• Not enough presence in online classes

7.
Considerations
• Time
• Technology
• Trust

8.
Example

9.
Next Steps
• Online tutorials
• More classes
• Added modules
• Course design

10.
Tips, Suggestions, Lessons Learned
• Use GoTo Meeting/Training, Collaborate, Adobe
Connect, Google Hangouts, or Skype to provide
library instruction to class.
• Create online guides to compliment
• Be active in the discussion area
• Use the LMS/CMS alert feature
• Quality Matters [qualitymatters.org]

11.
Best Practices in Distance Library Instruction
1. Learning Styles
2. Time zone, culture, and language barriers
3. Use technology appropriately
4. Privacy
5. Assessment
6. Evaluation
7. Standards and Guidelines
ACRL Distance Learning Section

12.
Advice
• Be a team player
• Secure support from your organization and colleagues
• Have an entrepreneurial mind set
• Be ready to accept risks
• Translate library science to other disciplines
• Build well trusted relationships with users
• Move out of your comfort zone
• Don’t just think, but act outside of the box
Carlson, J., & Kneale, R. (2011). Embedded librarianship in the research context navigating new waters. College & Research Libraries News, 72(3), 167-170.

13.
Thank you!
Greg Hardin, M.L.S.
Associate Librarian
Information Literacy Coordinator
University of North Texas Libraries
Greg.Hardin@unt.edu
@ghardin
slideshare.net/ghardin