Using an Embedded Librarian Model to Increase Information Literacy in Political Science Research Methods

Harkness, Suzan J; Rusk, Faith; Rubio, Ramón G.

doi:10.1080/15512169.2019.1667810

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“…Indeed, previous research suggests that applying this model in political science courses has yielded generally positive results. For example, Shannon and Shannon (2016) find that embedding a librarian in an introductory international relations course was associated with higher overall numbers of sources cited, source quality, and the overall quality of student research papers; similarly, Devine, Gauder, and Pautz (2021) report that embedding a librarian was associated with significant improvements in scores on an information literacy assessment across multiple political science courses, while Harkness, Rusk, and Rubio (2021) African States Since Independence: Order, Development, and Democracy), academic journal articles, and various media sources focusing on current events. As a writingintensive course, the main assignment for the class is a 3,000-4,000 word research paper requiring students to propose and test a theory relevant to African politics, following the principles of the scientific method and incorporating credible information sources; the assignment is scaffolded to include a proposal, literature review, draft, and final paper.…”

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The Embedded Librarian Model in Traditional vs. Online Political Science Courses

Broache

Olsen

2023

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This paper, prepared for the 2023 APSA Teaching and Learning Conference, compares the effectiveness of the embedded librarian model for promoting the development of information literacy skills in in-person versus online courses. Specifically, this paper leverages variation in the delivery modality of an upper-level, writing-intensive Political Science course in which the authors collaborated to implement the embedded librarian model in fall 2019 (in-person modality) and fall 2020 (online modality). In brief, we find that student research papers submitted in the in-person section of the course scored significantly higher on multiple indicators of information literacy than papers submitted for the online version.

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The Embedded Librarian Model in Traditional vs. Online Political Science Courses

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Olsen

2023

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“…Branch libraries appeared in the same decade, and liaison offices emerged in the 1980s and 1990s. In the early 1990s, librarians recognized that the internet signaled their transition to a new information paradigm and the decentralization of services (Harkness et al. , 2019, p. 4).…”

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Embedded librarianship and Greek academic libraries

Kyprianos

2022

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PurposeThe purpose of this study is to provide a detailed overview of the role and participation of embedded librarians in the academic e-classroom. More specifically, this paper reflects the perceptions of Greek academic librarians regarding the use of learning management systems (LMSs). Furthermore, it seeks to highlight the most popular software, to list the services provided through LMSs and to determine the level of librarians’ engagement with LMSs. Finally, it investigates the challenges and benefits of their use.Design/methodology/approachSurvey research was used as the methodological design. An adequate questionnaire was created for the collection of quantitative data to study the activities and experiences of academic embedded librarians.FindingsAccording to the study findings, a considerable percentage of academic librarians use the potential of LMSs, indicating that embedded librarianship is the future for Greek academic libraries. However, it seems that LMSs are not fully exploited even during the pandemic when the libraries remained closed.Research limitations/implicationsThis study was exploratory in nature and thus its scope was limited. It was limited to embedded librarianship in academic libraries.Practical implicationsEmbedded librarianship comes with many challenges for its practitioners; yet, it also has the potential to connect libraries and librarians directly to the overall institutional aims and enhance their positions in the academy.Originality/valueThe role and participation of embedded librarians in Greek academic institutions is a research area that has not been fully investigated. Therefore, this paper can give insights into this critical issue, especially during a pandemic.

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“…Lifelong learning skills will make students better prepared to face various obstacles and obstacles both in educational institutions and after entering the community because they have the skills to continue to learn and seek and use the information they need. Aspects of lifelong learning readiness include readiness to learn independently, overcome problems and respond to demands and changes faced by individuals (Hadianto et al, 2021a;Harkness et al, 2021;Khan & Idris, 2019).…”

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Effectiveness of instruction-based information literacy training on the readiness of lifelong learning and the students’ information literacy ability

Rachman

Damaianti

Mulyati

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This research aims to study the effectiveness instruction-based literacy information training to improve the readiness of lifelong learning of secondary school students. In this study, 250 high school students from 10 schools in the Bandung area, Indonesia. Samples were randomly selected and put into the experimental and control groups. The results showed that instructional-based information literacy training could improve students' lifelong learning readiness and improve students' information literacy skills. Increased readiness for independent learning can be seen from the readiness to learn independently, the ability to overcome learning barriers, and the ability to respond to learning triggers. The improvement of information literacy skills is seen from the ability of students to search for information, assess the credibility of information, and use information to support their studies and learning assignments. The implication of this research is that the findings can be used by stakeholders from the curriculum, training implementers, and libraries in designing systems for smooth study and preparing individuals for community life. Information literacy is the main foundation to support other abilities. Keywords: information literacy ability, lifelong learning readiness, literacy of information, training, library

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Using an Embedded Librarian Model to Increase Information Literacy in Political Science Research Methods

Cited by 6 publications

References 31 publications

The Embedded Librarian Model in Traditional vs. Online Political Science Courses

The Embedded Librarian Model in Traditional vs. Online Political Science Courses

Embedded librarianship and Greek academic libraries

Effectiveness of instruction-based information literacy training on the readiness of lifelong learning and the students’ information literacy ability

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