Essential Toolkit for Academic Librarians - Course

Elevate Your Research Support Skills with Our Essential Toolkit!

Embark on a transformative journey to enhance your research support skills as an academic librarian. This course empowers you to create a comprehensive research support toolkit tailored for diverse academic disciplines. You will not only learn how to identify the unique research needs of faculty and students but also develop instructional materials and select cutting-edge digital tools to elevate information literacy. Prepare to redefine your role and impact in the academic landscape!

Who is it For:

This course is designed specifically for academic librarians who have some experience in research support but are eager to enhance their skills and resources. If you find yourself struggling to meet the diverse research needs of faculty and students, or if you wish to create instructional materials that truly engage your audience, then this course is your game-changer!

Skill Level:

Intermediate librarians looking to enhance their research support skills.

Audience:

• •Academic librarians
• •Library administrators
• •Faculty members

Prerequisites:

Before diving in, it’s essential to have a basic understanding of research methodologies and familiarity with digital tools used in academic research.

• •Basic understanding of research methodologies
• •Familiarity with instructional design principles
• •Knowledge of digital tools used in academic research
• •Experience with academic resources
• •Comfort with online learning environments

What’s Inside:

This course is packed with valuable content designed to enhance your research support capabilities.

• •Modules: Understanding Diverse Research Needs, Crafting Impactful Instructional Materials, Selecting the Right Digital Tools, Building Collaborative Partnerships with Faculty, Evaluating Toolkit Effectiveness, Implementing and Sustaining Your Toolkit.
• •Quizzes: Quizzes will assess your understanding of key concepts and ensure you're on track with your learning outcomes.
• •Assignments: Assignments include a needs assessment report, instructional materials creation, and a digital tools selection report, all of which enhance practical application.
• •Practical Project: Develop a comprehensive research support toolkit tailored for your institution, including guides, workshops, and online resources.
• •Before You Start: A preparatory section that helps you gather necessary materials and set goals for your learning journey.
• •Books to Read: Recommended readings that provide deeper insights into research support and instructional design principles.
• •Glossary: A glossary section that defines key terms and concepts to aid your understanding.

What Will You Learn:

By the end of this course, you will have acquired a wealth of skills to support your academic community.

• •Conduct thorough needs assessments across diverse academic disciplines.
• •Develop effective instructional materials that resonate with various audiences.
• •Evaluate and select digital tools that optimize research support and usability.
• •Foster impactful collaborations with faculty.
• •Implement a continuous assessment framework for your toolkit.

Time to Complete:

6-8 weeks, with a commitment of 10-15 hours per week for coursework, project development, and self-assessment.

Join the Revolution in Research Support!