Presented at: 8th Annual Spring Leadership Conference

Steps for Academic Success via Library Resources and Services

Session Description

Students are faced with many challenges when earning degrees. The have too little guidance or too little knowledge of all the resources on and off campus for support. Students no longer need to languish when library materials and services are needed. This session will inform attendees about these library resources.

Session Goals

Session will: Increase instructors' and students’ basic knowledge related to libraries Inform instructors' and students about the research assistance available Overview of an ePortfolio to highlight students' skills and knowledge

Full Description

This presentation will provide attendees information on how an academic librarian is using technology resources to help students. Many academic libraries are under pressure to utilize technology resources in support of student learning. Librarians, along with technology administrators and instructors, help usher in technological changes. An academic librarian will identify current technologies used to help meet student needs related to studying, research, and learning. Attendees will learn what technologies, innovations, and developments help in the education of students. Attendees will increase their awareness of librarian, staff, and instructor collaborations. Attendees will also increase their awareness of library resources and services to students. Educators, librarians, and technology specialists will gain knowledge to the vast number of resources available to them. It is critical for faculty, librarians, and technologists to work together to learn how to manage resources for students. The presenter will introduce the following initiatives: embedded librarian, libguides, e-books, and ePortfolios. Librarian and instructor partnerships enhance and promote library services. The session will allow for questions and answers at the end of the presentation.

Presented by: 
Monahan, Jo

Single Session

10:40am-11:30am

Room: 

Ballroom D

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