The Embedded Librarian Service for Online Courses in American Universities

Abstract

Abstract:

There are varieties of attempts in the embedded services for undergraduates in the USA. The
service of the embedded librarian for online students is especially emphasized. Taking University of Central
Florida, Capella University and Baylor University as examples, this paper introduces three different modes
of embedded librarian service, including the aided teaching mode based on online courses, the mode of
librarian on temporary transfer based on online courses and the guidance mode based on social networking
sites. Contributing factors to success are analyzed such as early investigation of user needs, support and
encouragement from the management, vigorous publicity, establishment of mutual trust between librarians
and readers, communication and feedback. The findings could be referred by domestic academic libraries
which are going to launch this kind of services.

Key words: Embedded librarians, Embedded librarianship, Online courses, Academic libraries

Xiao Yongying, Zhang Miao. The Embedded Librarian Service for Online Courses in American Universities[J]. LIBRARY JOURNAL, 2013, 32(9): 88-93.

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