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What is a Personal Course Librarian

In addition to traditional in-person instruction, we offer the option of having a librarian assigned to assist with courses online:

  • Ideal for Asynchronous Online Courses: This option works well for online courses that do not include in-person sessions.
  • Flexible for Seated or Hybrid Classes: It can be used in seated or hybrid classes, either as an addition to or instead of in-person instruction.

Benefits of Having a Personal Course Librarian:

  • Enhanced Access: The librarian is embedded in the Blackboard course, allowing them to view the materials students are working with.
  • Permissions and Resources: Librarians typically have permissions to add resources, links, and learning objects.
  • Discussion Boards: They can create discussion boards and be directly contacted through the Blackboard course.
  • Student Access: Students gain access to library resources and personal contact with a librarian within the Blackboard environment.
  • Professor Control: Librarians do not have access to grades, and professors retain full control over instructional content and assignments outside the librarian’s area.

Sample Blackboard Course

Screenshot of Embedded Librarian Area