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Two Separate Departments

Background

Two Separate Departments Disparate Resources

Background

Faculty Technology Training Course Mgt. System Support Instructional Applications Students Tech Training

Collection/Circulation E-Resources Library Instruction Reference

Two Separate Departments Disparate Resources Separate Marketing Goals & Efforts

Background

Workshops Liaisons for academic units One-on-one contact E-Notes

Library Instruction Bibliographers/liaisons Reference & support service Collection development

First Attempt of First Attempt of CollaborationCollaboration

Faculty Tech Training Course Mgt. System Instructional Applications Student Tech Training

Collection/Access E-Resources Library Instruction Reference

Cross Training

2001 2001


Faculty Tech Training Course Mgt. System Instructional Applications Student Tech Training

Collection/Access E-Resources Library Instruction Reference

Cross Training

2001 2001 – No common program– No common goal– Limitation on tech skills (Library)– Lack of usage of subject databases

(ITD)


Cross Referencing

2001 2001


Cross Referencing

2001 2001 —Requirement for extra contact—Multi campuses, budget cut

Instructional Technology Consultant

The Joint Report

Initiative

Librarian

Academic Support Service Coordinator

Suburban Campuses

Phase I: Aug 2002 Phase I: Aug 2002

Instructional Technology Consultant

The Joint Report

Initiative

Librarian

Develop joint curriculum for library and IT training:―Subject Database Searching―E-resources―Course Management System―Link E-resources through Course Management System―Multiple media content – to access and to create―Teaching with technology – the strategies and the research


The Joint Report

Initiative Melissa KoenigAcademic Support Service Coordinator

Suburban Campuses—One on one faculty appointments —Quick Technology Showcase—Short 15 minute demos for students, faculty —Blackboard training for faculty, students—“Onboard with Blackboard” for adjunct faculty— Weekend and off-day tech training sessions

One-stop shopping for faculty/students needing instructional tech and library support:


The Joint Report

Initiative —Adding tech skills to information literacy

—Taking advantages of the long-established trust relationship between the librarians and faculty

—Enhancing tech training with e-resource tips—and vice versa

—Serving as a bridge between 2 depts.

—Being an active peer with each dept.


Melissa KoenigAcademic Support Service Coordinator

Suburban Campuses

The Joint Report

Initiative A Role Model to the Librarian

—Strong technology skills—Out-going, salesman-like personality—Presentation and instruction skills—Positive attitude toward collaboration

and use of technology tools



Suburban Campuses

The Joint Report

Initiative A Role Model to the Instructional Tech Consultant

—Content knowledge—Service attitude—Concise and detail-oriented—Positive attitude toward collaboration

and use of library resources



Suburban Campuses

The Joint Report

Initiative Phase I: Aug 2002 Phase I: Aug 2002


“big picture” feedback & observations



Suburban Campuses

The Joint Report

Initiative


Dr. Don Casey, DeanSchool of Music

Phase II: 2003 Phase II: 2003

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•Specialized knowledge of digital audio and video•Streaming media initiatives

•Music resource digitization •Music resource marketing

•Adjunct faculty

The Joint Report

Initiative




Music Technology Specialist


•Digital audio/video production•Multimedia integration•Online course design

•Dev. digital Music Resources •Marketing lib collection

•Teaching •Developing New Courses

The Joint Report

Initiative





– Budget split: cost effective– Connection: trust & collegiality – Representation– Planning with a view “big picture”

3-Way

Dr. Pantelis Vassilakis


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Initiative Dr. Pantelis Vassilakis



The Joint Report



FY05 Annual Report:

Digital Audio, Video, Images, and Documents

Increased the digital A/V collection from 1200 to 2050 audio files (total: 18.3 Gb) and from 65 to 110 video files (Total: 4Gb).


The Joint Report



Need for stronger support for digitizing audio and video

Image Collection Metadata & Digital Library Service

2006 Initiative:

digital image Audio/video digitization services

The Joint Report

Initiative Phase I: Aug 2002 Phase I: Aug 2002

Melissa KoenigLibrarian/Instructional Technology Consultant



Phase III: Phase III: 2005 2005

Library Instruction Coordinator

Courtney GreeneHeather Jagman

The Joint Report

Initiative Phase I: Aug 2002 Phase I: Aug 2002 Phase III: Phase III: 2005 2005

Courtney GreeneHeather Jagman

• Refreshing Tech Training Curriculum

• Integrating Lib Resources into Tech Training

• Bringing Lib Bibliographers to Blackboard Institute

• Developing Online Tutorials

The Joint Report

Initiative Phase IV: 2005 Phase IV: 2005

• Systems Group• Development Group

• Library Systems• Library Web Media Service

System And Application Development

Systems Development

–System Support/Upgrade–Lab & staff PC Support–Lab & Office Equipment Support–Server & Network Security–Connection with University IT Service

–Application Development–Application Upgrade–Web Site Design–Internal Tech Training

The Joint Report

Initiative

ChallengChalleng

eses • Skeptical of librarians’ technology skills;

e.g. most don’t know tools such as Dreamweaver , PhotoShop, Flash

• Doubt about librarians’ interest/ability to increase technology skills

Technology consultants

The Joint Report

Initiative

ChallengChalleng

eses

• Fear of losing positions, staffing levels, especially in times of threatened or actual budget cuts

• Feel threatened or undervalued• Fear of losing traditional roles as “information

specialists”• Fear of being pulled away from information

research to handle technical support

Library Staff:

The Joint Report

Initiative

ChallengChalleng

eses

• Difficulty identifying and recruiting librarians who have a blend of technology skills and strong working knowledge of library resources and services

Recruitment:

ChallengChalleng

eses

The Joint Report

Initiative

ChallengChalleng

eses

• “Sense of belonging” – the search for acceptance from both groups

• Confidence and assertiveness to succeed in both camps

• “Tolerance for ambiguity”– reporting 2 or 3 bosses could be confusing and conflicting

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ChallengChalleng

eses

The Joint Report

Initiative

ChallengChalleng

eses

• Coordination among the supervisors• Balancing work assignments• “Tolerance for ambiguity”– reporting 2 or 3

bosses could be confusing and conflicting

Management:

ChallengChalleng

eses

The Joint Report

Initiative • Full commitment of the leadership• Mutually recognized and respected goals• Collaborative attitude and regular

communication among the “bosses” (and give and take as needed); as well as natural support for problems (share concerns)

KeyKeyElements for Success:

The Joint Report

Initiative • Incremental process with recognized role

modeling is more successful for staff buy-in than a rushed re-organization,

• weigh individuals’ strengths in personalities and skills to create a workable balance

• Creative budgeting (e.g. sharing positions, equipment, continuing education support)


The Joint Report

Initiative • Balancing institutional need and staff

readiness• Strong, positive relationships (respect,

enthusiasm for sharing and learning) role modeling and peer influence are key implements for success

• Enthusiasm, energy, synergy as a team


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