Tumbleson, Beth E. and John J. Burke. Embedding
Librarianship in Learning Management Systems. Chicago: Neal-Schuman,
2013. 025.5677 Tumbl ISBN 978-1555708627
Information literacy
instruction is best when it is integrated into actual research, and in higher
education that means embedding librarianship into the learning management
system (LMS). This new How-To-Do-It Manual is geared towards academic
librarians already working with classes in an LMS as well as those considering
how to begin a pilot. Tumbleson and Burke, who surveyed 280 librarians for
information on related activities, also use their own first-hand experience
implementing an embedded librarianship program at their university to offer
guidance and encouragement. Showing how to start a program that can be adapted
and made sustainable, they include information on:
- Implementing a simple pilot program with a librarian and one or two faculty
- Understanding and managing workload
- 9 tips for an effective email solicitation asking faculty to participate
- 10 selling points to attract students to LMS services
