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To reduce inconsistencies in citation instruction across the curriculum, the Gregg-Graniteville Library at the University of South Carolina Aiken developed a model of citation support that involved creating instructional materials, providing citation support at the reference desk and via appointment, and creating and delivering citation style workshops and instruction sessions. These efforts evolved into a multipronged model of collaboration that involved coordination within the library, with the campus writing room, and with the teaching faculty. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of this model, which is both collaborative and holistic in its approach, and to discuss the process of trial and error that has contributed to its growth and evolution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Academic librarians are encountering a growing number of English Language Learners (ELLs) every day, as our classrooms have become more linguistically diverse every year. In this dramatically changing environment, academic librarians are expected to meet the needs of increasingly diverse students speaking multiple languages. The purpose of this paper is to present widely used teaching strategies to support ELLs based on an exhaustive literature review. Study also suggests collaboration among ESL or classroom instructors and librarians to enhance semester-long learning experience. Keywords: information literacy, English language learners, teaching strategies, Introduction Academic librarians are encountering a growing number of English Language Learners (ELLs) every day. Classrooms become more linguistically diverse every year with many students with varied English language skill [...]

As academic education and research increasingly take advantage of geospatial data and methodologies, we see a corresponding exponential growth in the number of available geospatial resources in the form of GIS datasets and scanned historical maps. However, users can experience difficulty finding these resources due to the unconnected multitude of platforms and clearinghouses that host them. Additionally, the resources are not always well described with web semantic metadata that facilitates discovery. In response to this challenge, The Big Ten Academic Alliance Geospatial Data Project began in 2015 to provide discoverability, facilitate access, and connect scholars to geospatial resources. Our project leverages a multi-institutional collaboration and open source technologies to improve discovery for users of geospatial data and scanned maps. We outline collaborative workflows and strategies for a successful multi-institution collaboration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this exploratory study was to investigate how librarians at a public university in Dubai could support the information literacy of student tutors through collaboration with a peer-to-peer learning assistance program. We sought to understand how peer tutors experience, develop and share their information literacy skills. We conducted workshops to help tutors become more aware of information literacy and to develop their fluency and confidence in applying these skills as students and as tutors. Data from a survey, a focus group and a quiz was gathered and analyzed. Findings indicated that while there may have been some gains made in terms of tutors' actual information literacy levels and confidence, a more sustained impact on the learning of tutors is possible through recommended actions. Keywords: tutors, tutoring, information literacy, peer teaching, higher education, Introduction Despite the dominance of one-shot library sessions, academic librarians express reservations about the effectiveness of this mode of information literacy (IL) education. (1) At Zayed University (ZU) Library, the [...]

The authors offer this case study of collaborating to scaffold information literacy learning into a semester-long research assignment within an undergraduate rehabilitation services course. The goal of the partnership was to teach students to research a rehabilitation theory/intervention in the professional literature and connect the evidence to rehabilitation services available locally for individuals with disabilities. Specific collaborative practices are identified as essential to the success of this pedagogical project, specifically the giving of time, the scaffolding of learning, and the continual return to reflection in the teaching and learning process, which are all enabled by the sharing of expertise between partners. The authors affirm that collaboration between librarians and course faculty in the counseling and human services fields improves outcomes for connecting theory to practice. This is an important component of evidence-based practice to develop in students the essential dispositions of more mindful and ethical future human services professionals. Keywords: collaboration, information literacy, rehabilitation counseling, counseling and human services, Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, pedagogy, time, scaffolding, assignment design, reflection, expertise, librarian faculty status, Educators who teach information literacy aim for students to experience the value of targeted engagement with evidence in order to accomplish a meaningful learning activity. Collaboration between information literacy educators [...]

The nation is experiencing an opioid epidemic. As communities across the country feel the epidemic's impact, public health and human service organizations are implementing responses that include healthcare, education, law enforcement and the judicial system, emergency services, drug and addiction counseling, and community services. Public libraries around the country are choosing to be part of this response. With funding from a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, OCLC and the Public Library Association will identify, synthesize, and share knowledge and resources that will help public libraries and their community partners develop effective strategies and community-driven coalitions that work together to address the opioid epidemic in America. This project is called, 'Public Libraries Respond to the Opioid Crisis with Their Communities.' This article is the first of two about the project and it focuses on the issues and preliminary themes surfacing in interviews with library staff and the partners. A second article will focus on the data analysis and overall findings. Keywords: public libraries, libraries, opioids, opioid crisis, collaboration, partners, community, The nation is experiencing an opioid epidemic. In October 2017, the federal government declared a national public health emergency under the Public Health Services Act. As communities across the country [...]