Embedding a librarian into your course is an excellent way to offer students consistent, personalized support. This approach is particularly beneficial for online courses with a research component.
Adding a librarian to your Brightspace course can extend students’ access to research help beyond a single information literacy session. Librarians can engage in the course to the degree the instructor prefers. Some examples of how librarians can interact with students include:
Hosting "virtual office hours" using the Brightspace discussion board
Collaborating to design assignments that foster creative thinking, encourage problem-solving, and build information literacy skills
Notifying students about new books or articles related to the course needs (via email or Brightspace Announcements)
Creating a Research Guide tailored to your course's assignments
Developing pre- and post-tests to evaluate students' research skills