Embedded Librarian Program
Fall 2010 Application Form |
Faculty may request that a librarian be embedded in their Blackboard course site(s) to facilitate the research process. An "Embedded Librarian" maintains a discussion board forum called "Ask A Librarian" - this shows up as a button in the course menu. After reviewing the syllabus and course research assignment(s), librarians post information about relevant library resources, search tips, and instructions or videos to show students how to conduct library research. Students use this area of the course to post their research questions and get individualized help throughout the semester.
Once your course(s) are enrolled in the program, your class librarian will help students:
- narrow paper topics and brainstorm ideas for research
- identify the best keywords and search terms for a topic
- find books in the VSC library catalog
- search for magazine and journal articles
- select appropriate Web-based sources for college-level work
- locate examples of source citation formats
What Does it Look Like in My Class?
If you have any questions about the program, contact Rebecca Roberts at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (802) 654-0537.