This document provides information about an academic library course for the spring 2012 semester. It includes the syllabus topics, expectations, assignments, and how to contact the instructor via email, chat, or office hours. The instructor's teaching philosophy is informal, self-directed, and creative. The course will cover the structure and culture of higher education, the role of academic libraries within institutions, and trends in the field. Students are asked to discuss the purpose of academic libraries in their groups.

1. The Academic Library
Spring 2012

2. The Syllabus
 The table of contents for the course
 Expectations
 Assignments
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3. Blackboard
 Main Discussion Board
 Student Lounge
 Help
 Collaborate
 Embedded Librarian
 Group Discussions
 Information
 Assignments
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4. Finding me…
 UNCG Google!
 Email: make sure LIS656 is in the subject line
 24 hours
 Chat
 Phone: 704.900.3246
 Office Hours
 1 – 5: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
 By Appointment
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5. Office Hours
 1 – 5 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
 By appointment
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6. My Teaching Philosophy
 Informal
 Self-directed
 Creative
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7. What it’s all about…
 Higher Education
 What is the structure?
 What is the culture?
 Trends…
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8. What it’s all about
 Academic libraries
 Where do we fit in the institution?
 What is our role?
 Where are we going?
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9. What about you?
 What do you think is the purpose of an academic
library?
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10. This week
 Respond to questions in your groups
 Check out the readings
 See you next week!
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