Embedded Librarians work with your online class to help your students locate, evaluate, and effectively use the information resources that will make them successful in your class. These skills are commonly referred to as information literacy (IL) skills.
The Embedded Librarian also works closely with faculty, incorporating research and library support in any course. It is like bringing the library directly into your Canvas classroom.
Embedded librarians post information literacy content and activities that help students
In a typical course (online, hybrid, or face-to-face), an Embedded Librarian will have a module named "Library Resources" or similar, which may have links to Research Guides, the library catalog, library search tools such as "Search Everything" and short videos (such as information literacy videos explaining library resources) to help students be better prepared for their assignments and exams.
Embedded Librarians facilitate student research and the use of library resources during a course or just when needed. NWACC librarians can help by:
Students who receive information literacy instruction enjoy several benefits. A 2017 survey of 42,000 students in more than 1,700 courses at 12 major research universities* showed that:
There are also benefits for instructors when students are more prepared for research assignments and have strong information literacy skills.
*Greater Western Library Alliance (2017). “The Impact of Information Literacy Instruction on Student Success: A Multi-Institutional Investigation and Analysis.” http://www.arl.org/storage/documents/publications/The_Impact_of_Information_Literacy_Instruction_on_Student_Success_October_2017.pdf
Any class that has a Canvas presence can take advantage of adding an Embedded Librarian. The Embedded Librarian works with the course instructor to understand when and where the students will benefit from librarian assistance and provide the appropriate information/direction to the students within their Canvas environment. The Embedded Librarian will get in touch with the instructor before the class begins to discuss course-specific requirements to design and upload course support materials to fit course needs.
SAMPLE SERVICES PROVIDED: