Opportunities for Library Partnerships on a University Campus Robert A Seal Dean of University Libraries Loyola University Chicago October 3 2015 Typical academic library resource sharing Interlibrary loan ID: 616268
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Resource Sharing Begins at HomeOpportunities for Library Partnershipson a University Campus
Robert A. SealDean of University LibrariesLoyola University ChicagoOctober 3, 2015Slide2
Typical academic library resource sharingInterlibrary loanReciprocal borrowingDocument deliveryGroup acquisitionsSlide3
OverviewWhy collaborate?Goals & benefits of collaborationPro’s and con’sEstablishing a relationshipExamples of library-campus cooperationSlide4
Today’s environmentDeclining budgetsIncreased user demandsComplex, decentralized institutionsLibraries expected to contributeSlide5
Examples of institutional library cooperationTutoring & writing centersInformation technologyCenters for teaching excellenceStudent developmentAcademic unitsSlide6
Goals of collaborationStrengthen interdepartmental communicationImproved serviceStudent successDemonstrate valueSupport library and campus missionsRaise visibilitySlide7
Advantages & opportunitiesEnhancement of student learning and successCloser ties with other unitsImproved access to information Seamless, convenient user servicesAiding student retentionMore involvement in campus lifeBetter support from administrationIncreased use of library resources and servicesSlide8
Challenges to collaborationMultiple budgets & supervisionLoss of flexibilityFundingHeavy individual workloadsCulture shockDeveloping the MOUSlide9
Evaluating Potential PartnershipsUltimate goals?Unmet needs?How will service be improved?Service when and where?Required resources?Are staff available?Have others tried it?Slide10
Establishing the relationshipCreate written proposalIdentify potential partnersFind common interests and goalsOutline service componentsDefine operational detailsMemorandum of Understanding (MOU)Slide11
Next stepsStart small!Test & evaluateClose communicationSteering committeeRegular assessmentSlide12
Example: Information Commons Library and Information TechnologyWriting center, tutoring, mediaOne-stop shopping, longer hoursStudy, relax, research, expert helpSlide13
Loyola University Chicago CommonsThree C philosophyCollaborationConnectivityCommunitySlide14
Example: Information TechnologyLibrary technology supportInstitutional repositoriesFaculty workshopsScholarly communicationSoftware acquisitionSystem implementationSlide15
Example: The Writing CenterCommon goal: student successWriting skills & classworkHelp with researchWork with facultyEvaluating sourcesAvoiding plagiarismSlide16
Example: Academic departmentsTeaching & student learningClassroom presentationsAssignment designCourse management systemsTeam teachingLibrary committeesDissertation workshopsSlide17
Example: Centers for Teaching ExcellenceImprove pedagogyUse of media/technologyOnline teachingSyllabiWeb developmentNewslettersDiscussion groupsCourse developmentSlide18
Librarians & Teaching CentersCourse integrated library instructionBetter library assignmentsLibrary resourcesCopyrightScholarly communicationOpen access publishingOnline teaching coursesSlide19
Example: Student DevelopmentEnsuring academic integrityCo-curricular activitiesTutoring, writingPresentation skillsResearch helpSlide20
Other areas for campus collaborationDigital humanitiesAlumni AffairsOffices of DiversityUniversity AdvancementOffice of Sponsored ResearchStudents with disabilitiesSlide21
Campus Resource Sharing: ConclusionBe collaborative not competitive!Slide22
Thank you!Robert A. SealLoyola University Chicago
rseal@luc.edu