The document introduces the new librarian, Cheyenne Maria Roduin, at the LWTC Learning Commons. It provides an overview of Cheyenne's background and qualifications. It describes how libraries and librarian roles have evolved from primarily housing books to now offering a variety of electronic resources and actively supporting student and faculty research, collaboration, and learning. The document outlines the services and resources available at the LWTC Learning Commons and highlights ways that Cheyenne can provide research assistance, information literacy instruction, help integrating library resources into courses, and personalized support to students and faculty.

1. What can the Librarian do for you? The possibilities are endless…..

2. Meet your new Librarian! Cheyenne Maria Roduin Washington State Native Mother, Wife, Chef Graduate from UW Library School (2007) Background in humanities, medical informatics, young adult library programs, academic libraries, and research

3. “ Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.” – Groucho Marx In the old days….. Libraries were only places for books. The catalog was a file cabinet full of handwritten note cards. The collections were mostly donated from townspeople once they were done reading them. Librarians went around “Ssshhhhhing” people.

4. “ You see, I don't believe that libraries should be drab places where people sit in silence, and that's been the main reason for our policy of employing wild animals as librarians.” – Monty Python Today…. Libraries are full of various print and electronic tools and resources. The collections and resources actively reflect what our community needs and wants. Librarians encourage group collaboration and idea sharing. Librarians anxiously await the opportunity to help the students, staff & faculty.

5. What does your Learning Commons have to offer? Computers (PCs & Macs & Laptops) Online databases and research tools Printers, Copiers & Scanners Wireless Connectivity Study rooms for personal or group study Newspapers Magazines & Journals Videos & DVDs Maps Books (to aid in courses or just for reading) Comfortable, well lit, quiet spaces A knowledgeable staff with a NEW LIBRARIAN!

6. The LWTC Learning Commons is a whole lot more too. Media Services eLearning Library Academic Skills Center Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) Computer Lab (soon to be Learning Studios)

7. What about that New Librarian? What can she do for you?

8. Research Databases & Tools Instruct students & faculty in research databases, resources, & tools In your classroom or the Learning Commons Provide easy-to-follow instructions/hand-outs Work with faculty to create course specific instruction based on assignments or projects Provide one-on-one appointments for more in-depth help Investigate and suggest new databases that may benefit your classes

9. Information Literacy Instruct & guide students in information literacy skills such as… Finding, understanding, and evaluating quality information and facts (how to tell good info from bad) How to locate, analyze, interpret, evaluate, & record info and ideas Use information to solve academic, social, global, personal, and technological problems Develop and apply new facts and info to create projects, assignments, and skills

10. Build Library use and resources into classes Partner with faculty to customize library research and instruction for specific courses Provide basic-to-advanced assignments in the use of library resources (easy to incorporate into your course assignments) Demonstrate innovative technologies for class communications and knowledge sharing (blogs, wikis, Flickr, YouTube, Podcasting)

11. Am I missing anything? Do you need more personalized services? Are there certain tools or resources you would like me to know about? Are there ways in which the learning commons can better meet the needs of your students? Have you checked out the Learning Commons website and still have questions? If the answer to any of these questions is “ YES ”, then contact me and we’ll talk.

12. How to find me Cheyenne Maria Roduin – MLIS Learning Commons T311A 425-739-8100 ext.657 [email_address] Meebo Chat: LWTClibrarian (http://lwtclearningcommons.com/?page_id=104)