Thanks to all who attended our virtual roundtable discussion about Supporting Online Teaching and Learning! Participants came with a range of experiences and lessons learned from the spring term. Here are a few items that were shared.
Some institutions are planning for a fully or partially remote fall term, with a variety of options for library instruction sessions represented:
Participants also shared tips that have helped them succeed in teaching synchronous library sessions and providing asynchronous materials and activities.
Here are some ways that librarians are contacting faculty about instruction and other opportunities:
Many librarians have seen an increase in the demand for electronic resources and are looking into purchasing more e-books and prioritizing unlimited licenses. Demand for streaming videos has also seen an increase, though many participants mention cost restrictions as a barrier. Some librarians have offered alternatives to faculty requests, such as offering a video on a similar topic or one that discusses themes or includes clips from the original request. Others have used this as an opportunity to educate and connect with faculty around open electronic resources and other available resources. Comments are closed.
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