in defense of old fashioned methods: collaboration in subject guides
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In Defense of Old Fashioned Methods: Collaboration in
Subject GuidesKa-Neng Au &
Roberta L. TiptonRutgers University Libraries
International Conference on the Development of Subject Librarianship
And Personal LibrarianshipOctober 14-16, 2008
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Outline Introduction Roles of Subject Librarians Development of Guides by Librarians Roles of Subject Guides Additional Role of Subject Guides
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Introduction Roles of Subject Librarians Development of Guides by Librarians Roles of Subject Guides Additional Role of Subject Guides
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Three campuses in the state Enrollment is around 50,000 Wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and
professional programs
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Rutgers University Libraries
Over two dozen libraries and collections Five business bibliographers among the forty
subject librarians Supports the research, teaching, and service
missions of the university
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IntroductionRoles of Subject Librarians Development of Guides by Librarians Roles of Subject Guides Additional Role of Subject Guides
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Roles of Subject Librarians
Reference Collection Development
Instruction
SubjectLibrarian
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Role of Subject Librarians... In Instruction Teach information literacy classes Learn from and with students
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Role of Subject Librarians... In Reference Answer questions
In person On the phone By e-mail Via online chat
Encounter new questions that need answers
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Role of Subject Librarians... In Collection Development Select print and electronic resources Discover free resources from the Internet
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Introduction Roles of Subject LibrariansDevelopment of Guides by
Librarians Roles of Subject Guides Additional Role of Subject Guides
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Subject Guide Development
Multiple librarians as contributors Diverse experiences and expertise Different starting points
Bibliography Class guide Reference pathfinder Teaching outline Web resources
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Subject Guide Content
Research process or “plan of attack” for assignment
Resources Print
Throughout the library system Electronic
Free, Web-accessible Subscription-based
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Subject Guide Structure
“Every design choice springs entirely from interpretation of the learning need of a specific user community.”
Hemmig, 2005
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Subject Guide Maintenance
Continual updating, based on Classroom feedback Reference questions New resources
“Pruning and grafting” Single editor
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Introduction Roles of Subject Librarians Development of Guides by LibrariansRoles of Subject Guides Additional Role of Subject Guides
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Roles of Subject Research Guides
Reference Collection Development
Instruction
Research Guide
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Role of Subject Guides... In Instruction Adaptable teaching outline Pre-selected resources
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Role of Subject Guides... In Reference Guide for non-subject specialists Resources that are reliable
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Role of Subject Guides... In Collection Development Highlighting of resources from throughout the
library system Inclusion of resources from the Internet
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Introduction Roles of Subject Librarians Development of Guides by Librarians Roles of Subject GuidesAdditional Role of Subject Guides
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Additional Role of Subject Research Guides
Public Relations
Reference
Collection Development
Instruction
Research Guide
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Role of Subject Guides... In Public Relations Orientation for new students Support for external reviews of academic
departments