beyond the academic/hospital culture: connecting affiliate librarians and faculty through...
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Beyond the Academic/Hospital Culture: Connecting Affiliate Librarians and Faculty
through Videoconferencing
Michael J. Cotter, M.A.
Janet A. Ohles, M.L.S.
Mary Saramak, M.L.S.
Background & Planning
Needs assessment Hospital librarians don’t have time to commit
to training academic faculty and students 11-county area making group meetings with
affiliate librarians difficult College mission to train faculty and residents
on-site at the affiliated institutions
College Culture
Commitment to developing distance infrastructure
Commitment to hiring personnel to train faculty in distance teaching methods
Commitment to support the 11-county affiliate network
Library Culture
Commitment to expanding and enhancing educational programs
Commitment to work with affiliate librarians to form effective partnership
Commitment to ensure proper facilitation at remote site
Affiliate Culture
Hospital Environment Limited Library Staff Resources Library’s role in the Hospital?
Actual Programs
PubMed class pilot conducted during Winter 2000 a clash of cultures
Equipment owned by College Conference room owned by Hospital Surgery
Department a GREAT learning experience!
Actual Programs cont’d.
Affiliates Meeting pilot conducted October 2000 linking 4 sites
simultaneously Largest turnout ever a HUGE success!
New Roles
Instructor Facilitator Student
Instructor’s Roles
Presentations are not teaching Keep interaction at multiple sites alive Learn how to adapt teaching style
Creating effective presentations
Facilitator’s Role
Understanding technology’s role in learning experience
General voice for the remote site audience Develop rapport with the instructor
Facilitator’s Role cont.
Remote site administration Recruit students Reserve classrooms and equipment
Students’ Roles
Responsible for learning Become active in the process
What’s Next
Computer to computer videoconferencing Live two-way videoconference with direct
computer connectivity for multiple sites Resolving the clash of cultures
Increased communication Understanding each others priorities
