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Blended LibrarianshipMicroblogging

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Dr. Diane NahlLibrary and Information Science Program

University of Hawaii

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Definition

A blended librarian seamlessly combines 21st century skills, instructional research and design, and technological skills into their existing library program. Through these skills, the librarian is able to make more and better connections with faculty, students, and patrons.

McDonald, Carrie A. 2011. The Library Transformed Into a Learning Commons: A Look at the Library of the Future.

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21st Century Skills

1. Analytical and creative thinking and problem solving.

2. Complex oral and written communication.3. Leadership and teamwork.4. Digital and quantitative literacy.5. Global perspective.6. Adaptability, initiative and risk-taking.7. Integrity and ethical decision-making.http://futureschools.ning.com

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Design Thinking Approach

• Empathic thinking• Identifying the problem before the

solution• Brainstorming process• Prototyping process• Formative and summative evaluation

Stephen Bell & John Shank. 2008. Intentional Design: How Blended Librarians Use Design Thinking to Enhance Library Services

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Blended Librarians• Tech-intensive reference and instruction

librarians are concerned with books, emerging technologies, e-learning, instructional design and web design, usability, blogging, library trend spotting, digital media, open access, innovation, social web tools, participatory librarianship, networked learners, online learning, etc.

• Often embedded in CMS/LMS • http://blendedlibrarian.org/

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Job Description

• Instructional Technologist/Blended Librarianhttp://www.bc.seflin.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=job.view&jobID=3715 University of South Florida, 2012

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Multi-Disciplinary Boundary-Spanning Roles

• The Instructional Technologist/Blended Librarian combines the traditional skill set of a reference/instruction librarian with the hardware/software skills of an instructional technologist and an instructional designer to successfully apply technology appropriately to enhance the teaching-learning process.

• Responsible for the design, implementation and assessment of library instruction tutorials, video, and other media to enhance student learning of library research skills and knowledge of collections and services.

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Responsibilities

• Contributing to the library’s instruction mission through online teaching and support.

• Creating, developing, and implementing online learning objects to include but not limited to interactive tutorials, webcasts, videos, primarily using open-source technologies.

• Assessing the impact in collaboration with teaching librarians and Library Webmaster.

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Responsibilities

• Acting liaison with USF IT, academic faculty, and University College staff to create and coordinate deployment of new instructional technologies to distance education students.

• Contribution to the profession and its literature through publications and presentations and participation in professional organizations is a requirement of this faculty position.

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Skill Sets

• Familiarity with a wide range of instructional technologies (e.g., Camtasia, Jing, Adobe, etc.) and online pedagogical practices.

• Show evidence of creativity, initiative, flexibility, and possess an understanding of how students engage with online learning and the use of library resources and services.

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Instructional Focus in Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in developing learning objects, instructional videos and tools, and online tutorials in an academic environment.

• Experience in classroom or online teaching.• Familiarity with learning management systems

and the ability to integrate instructional technologies in courses with a library component.

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Instructional MQs

• Experience with emerging technologies applicable to online pedagogical practices.

• An understanding of instructional design theories, methodologies, and best practices, including interactive teaching methods.

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General MQs

• Demonstrated project management skills • Ability to work well independently, as well as

in a collaborative team environment. • Evidence of the ability to participate in

professional organizations, engage in research and publish as required for promotion.

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Preferred Qualifications

• An undergraduate or advanced degree in instructional design/technology.

• Online course development experience.• Experience in the assessment of technologies

applicable to online pedagogical practices.• Experience working in an academic setting.

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Blended Activity

• In small groups discuss the MQs, PQs and Responsibilities for this position1. For which do you have some preparation?2. How would you get prepared for those not in your

repertoire?3. Which are particularly interesting to you?4. Which are problematic for some reason?5. Do you find the position attractive? Would you consider

applying for a position like this?6. Which MQs and DQs will become standard in librarian

positions in the future?

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Microblogging the Twitterverse, Online Information Ground

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Overview & Tools

• Definition: the posting of very short entries or updates to a platform designed for brief communications– 140 character limit on Twitter

• Popular tools:– Twitter: https://twitter.com – Tumblr: http://www.tumblr.com

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Uses: Hashtags• Archiving• Conferences, classes, keywords, and libraries– #kidlitcon– #LIS694VL2012– #Library– @UHMLibrary

• Current Event Info– #Issac– #MichelleObama

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Uses: Lists• Lists– TechSource Writers:

https://twitter.com/#!/ALA_TechSource/techsource-writers–Create ad-hoc lists for groups

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Twitter Activity• Set up an account

－ Follow classmates and others you know, including librarians－ Examine your account settings and options

• Under the Head icon (user), go through each page and make any changes

• Check @Connect for Interactions and Mentions• Check #Discover Tailored Suggestions, check Trends & Change

to see other trends• Check Activity to see what those you Follow have been doing• Check Who To Follow for suggestions based on your profile• Check Browse Categories: Will your account be Professional

&/or Personal?

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Twitter Activity

• If you have an account– Review your list of people, organizations, and

hashtags you follow, remove some if you want and add new ones

• Everyone Tweet something about your experience using this hashtag #lis694VL2012

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Resources & Related Tools

• Resources– EDUCAUSE 7 Things You Should Know About

Microblogging: http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7051.pdf

– LSE Twitter Guide for Academics: http://www2.lse.ac.uk/newsAndMedia/news/archives/2011/10/twitter_guide.aspx

• Tools– TweetDeck (Social Media Dashboards)– Screenr: http://www.screenr.com – Twitpic: http://twitpic.com