Where it all begins : blended librarianship -- The blended librarian in action : applying design thinking to academic librarianship -- ADDIE : putting the design in academic librarianship by design -- What's in it for them? : furthering campus collaboration through design thinking -- Applying blended librarianship to information literacy through course management systems -- Low threshold applications : helping faculty focus on new technology -- Digital learning materials : enhancing the instructional role of librarians -- The Blended Librarian Online Learning Community : learning and practicing academic librarianship by design -- Evolving through design thinking : new roles for academic librarians
Summary
"Change is unfolding at a furious pace for academic libraries, for which predictions range from marginalization to obsolescence. This new vision for designing the future of academic libraries enables librarians to become indispensable partners in the college teaching endeavor by integrating themselves into the instructional process." "Scenarios, case studies, and profiles throughout illustrate the successes that blended librarians are having on campuses." "This practical, hands-on guide expands the possibilities for academic librarians in public service, reference, instruction, and information literacy, and even library and information science students."--Jacket
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-171) and index
