Diversity within unity: jazzing up sustainable information literacy teams

Abstract

Abstract:Purpose: The purpose of this paper to show how one medium-sized research library sustainably delivers large scale integrated library instruction via team efforts that allow for (and encourage) librarians diverse teaching approaches within a unified team. Design/methodology/approach: This paper examines an individual case within the context of library and management research literature. Findings: A self-managed library instruction team, using agreed upon learning outcomes and supported by good infrastructure, communication skills and tools, and within administration supportive of professional development and experimentation can sustainably delivery high volume, high quality library instruction. Practical implications: This paper may help other libraries learn how to develop their own selfmanaged teams to deliver sustainable high volume, high quality library instruction. Originality/value: This paper contributes to the literature on self-managed teams in librarianship and especially self-managed teams to deliver sustainable high volume information literacy. It also contributes to the small pool of literature using the jazz metaphor in library instruction.

I never knew a librarian did that! : Exploring how faculty and librarian relationships support meaningful collaboration

“…25-44 10.21173/newlibs/9/2 40 relationships and the benefits that come from a liaison-based collaboration were dismantled. A more effective model of "Library Sustainability" is proposed by Caplan and Wong (2016) that specifically mentions ways to build sustainable teams. Specifically, Caplan and Wong suggest that libraries should not use a one-size-fits-all model of library instruction, but rather embrace the unique teaching backgrounds and styles of librarians and utilize them to create a diverse group that can collectively meet the needs of professors and students.…”