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Orientations are a great starting point to engage with library users whether they are studying online, in-person, or hybrid. Library orientations can be created and implemented to fit the program or course format. Options listed here can be used as stand-alone sessions or blended or even mashed up to create a multi-part library orientation. The goal is to create an orientation that will best meet your students’ needs. Click the tabs to learn more, and then reach out to your liaison librarian to make this happen. |
About:
These can be created in various platforms that allow a student to meet their liaison librarian, see how to use the primary library resources, and get general information needed to take advantage of library resources and services.
Length:
It is self-paced. Could take 30 min to 1 hr for completion.
Delivery:
A link to the orientation video can be placed in a blackboard assignment.
A suggestion for the language of the library orientation assignment:
Example:
About:
These can be created on various platforms that allow students to move through instructional information in a series of lessons. These have to be completed in one sitting. Strategic placement of learning questions aiding in student understanding and retention can be inserted. However, there is no way to aggregate those scores into an actual graded assessment.
Length:
Student completion will vary because they are self-paced, but typically, the completion time frame would be approximately 1 hour.
Delivery:
A link to the video tutorial can be placed in a blackboard assignment.
An Idea for language for the assignment:
Example:
About:
This would be a virtual online orientation session with a librarian hosted by a faculty member or program director. This works well especially for online or hybrid programs. The liaison librarian would lead the orientation sharing the screen to show library resources and links to services. A live session is an opportunity for students to ask for more information and go deeper as needed.
Length:
30-45 minutes
Delivery:
A link to the meeting could be placed in the Bb course, or sent via course announcement.
Idea for language for the assignment:
About:
After viewing the recorded program orientation video or completing the self-paced video a librarian could join the class using Teams, Zoom, or Collaborate. This would give students an opportunity to meet their librarian and ask questions.
Length:
15 min. (not counting the time for the orientation video)
Delivery:
The program director or professor will identify the date/time. The librarian would join via the link sent by the program director or professor to the virtual meeting. The session could also be recorded for those who were not able to attend virtually.
Idea for language for the assignment:
About:
For the programs meeting f2f or hybrid connecting with a librarian adds value by being welcoming and supportive. These students can take advantage of the physical library.
Librarians will rotate leading these sessions based on the day/time requested. The time is dependent upon the faculty member's teaching schedule.
Length:
30-45 minutes
Delivery:
In-person in the classroom or if it is preferred, the session could take place in the library.
