Research & Instructional Services
“Envisioning Research & Instructional Services on a distributed campus, incorporating current trends in both in-person and digital services.”
Shannon Motter
M.Ed and MSLS
Background
University of Pittsburgh
1 of 17 Libraries
23rd largest library system in country
Small branch campus (distributed campuses)
About 300 students
Sole evening librarian
New Mexico State University and Doña Ana Community College
NMSU has 5+
�DACC had 5 campuses
Distributed campuses
NMSU has 15,000+ students
DACC has 8500+ students
Data Driven
STEP ONE
More Data
Use LibGuides and other sources to track:
Develop Relationship with Faculty
STEP TWO
Faculty Meetings
Convocation
Luncheons
Workshops
Orientation
Create Necessary Tutorials or Guides
When staff
is unavailable
�Online
For a
Class
For a
Subject
STEP THREE
When Staff are NOT Available
Online
For a Class
For a Subject
Assess Student Prior Knowledge
Work with Faculty
Assess before (and after) Library Instruction class
Send link to Teacher
Varied based on program and level
STEP FOUR
Library Instruction
Be visual
Interactive
Storytelling
STEP FIVE
Assess Student Outcomes
Send to Faculty to assess
And/or have students complete same or similar as pre-assessment
STEP SIX
Be WHERE the Students are
Mobile
Librarian
STEP SEVEN
Thank you!