April 2019 at Sichuan University Library
Kevin Pardon Health Sciences LibrarianArizona State University
The Changing Role of the Subject Librarian at ASU
Thank You
Who am I?
Health Sciences Librarian at ASU Kevin Pardon
Who Am I?
Work at Downtown Phoenix Campus Support Faculty, Students, & Staff in College of
Nursing and College of Health Solutions
ASU & ASU Library Facts
8 Libraries 4 Main Campuses Over 100,000 Students, 20,000+ online/digital Research University
ASU Library Facts
Background & Context
Emphasis at the University on innovative research, teaching, educational delivery models, student support, and more
Background & Context
ASU Library wants to follow the lead of the University
Increase stature and funding of the library
Subject Librarian>Liaison Librarian
Three Teams of Librarians
Liaison Librarian Teams
Key Features Interdisciplinary
Liaison Librarian Teams
Key Features Cross-Campus Targeted Focus
Traditional Librarian Services
Information Literacy Instruction
Research/Reference AssistanceFaculty & Students
Collection Development
How these Services are Changing
Information Literacy Instruction Less Emphasis on “One Shot”
InstructionOther Librarians handle first year
student and lower level classes
How these Services are Changing
Research/Reference AssistanceStudents – Askalibrarian Service
routing & triageFaculty – Emphasis on working on a
deeper level and more closely
How these Services are Changing
Collection DevelopmentLess of a focus in generalHow can we use collections in our
role as subject librarians?
More focus on
Faculty Relationship Building
More focus on
Collaboration
More focus on
Graduate Student Support
More focus on
Unique & Engaging Projects
More focus on
Skill DevelopmentData ManagementLibrary CarpentryGISInstructional Design
More focus on
Getting out of the Office
Example #1 - Repository Collection
Example 1 - Repository Collection
Link: https://repository.asu.edu/collections/260
Example 1 - Repository Collection
BenefitsNew Partnerships Increased visibility Improved education/employment opportunities Meets Accreditation and Association
requirements Real-world impact
Example 1 – Repository Collection
ChallengesFaculty and Student Buy-In Ingest Workflow Design Metadata Consistency Embargos and copyright Project format changes
Example 1 – Repository Collection
New Partnerships Invited every semester to speak at faculty department
meeting Built a relationship with head of department More classroom time with students More visible Real-world impact
Example 2 - SolarSpell
What is SolarSpell?
Example 2 - SolarSpell
What is SolarSpell?
Example 2 - SolarSpell
Liaison Librarian Role and Involvement Developed Digital Library Resources
Example 2 - SolarSpell
Liaison Librarian Role and Involvement Attended ‘build day’ Visited countries and training Assisted with technical advice
Example 2 - SolarSpell
Benefits Real-World Impact & Learning Faculty Relationships
Example 2 - SolarSpell
Challenges Multiple Librarian involvement, unclear task/role
assignment Easy to get ‘lost in shuffle’ on big projects Must create your own direction
Project #2 SolarSpell
Alignment with University Goals & Visibility Project supports sustainability & Social Embeddeddness
Example 3 -Online Instruction
Background 20,000+ Online Students
Example 3 -Online Instruction
Nursing Program
Example 3 - Online Instruction
Online Modules
Example 3 - Online Instruction
Benefits Scalability Consistency of Education Scaffolding approach Required
Example 3 - Online Instruction
Challenges
Example 3 - Online Instruction
Meaningful Information Literacy Instruction Relationship with department Trying new methods
Other Librarian Projects
National Citizen Science Day Event Developing “living library” Co-Authors on Research Papers with Faculty Hosting Exhibits, Events, Lectures Workshop Series
Summary
Pros: Partnerships Impact Engagement Visibility
Challenges: Direction Failure Risk Comfort Zone
What’s Next?
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