Presentation for Massachusetts Colleges Online 2010 conference.

1. Connecting faculty and students online since 1998 Ask a Librarian and More Collaboration Across the Institution Massachusetts Colleges Online - 2010 Conference on E-Learning – June 8, 2010

2. Presenters Robin S. RobinsonDirector of Distance Education rrobinson@framingham.edu Peg SnyderCirculation Librarianmsnyder@framingham.edu Millie GonzalezReference and Electronic Resources Librarian vgonzalez@framingham.edu Tuesday, June 8, 2010 Massachusetts Colleges Online 2010 Conference on E-Learning Slide 2

3. Agenda Program Overview Then and Now Collaboration in Action What about my institution? Questions Tuesday, June 8, 2010 Massachusetts Colleges Online 2010 Conference on E-Learning Slide 3

4. Program Overview Why this idea? Student access Make a connection Our assumptions Our decisions Steps taken What was the outcome? Tuesday, June 8, 2010 Massachusetts Colleges Online 2010 Conference on E-Learning Slide 4

5. Then and Now Getting Started Rules of Engagement Evolution Pros and Cons You never know what to expect Outcomes Tuesday, June 8, 2010 Massachusetts Colleges Online 2010 Conference on E-Learning Slide 5

6. Then and Now Tuesday, June 8, 2010 Massachusetts Colleges Online 2010 Conference on E-Learning Slide 6 2005 – 9 classes (2 librarians participating) 2006 – 16 classes (3 librarians) 2007 – 14 classes (3 librarians) 2008 – 20 classes (3 librarians) 2009 – 18 classes (5 librarians) 2010 – 13 classes so far (5 librarians)

7. Collaboration in Action Tuesday, June 8, 2010 Massachusetts Colleges Online 2010 Conference on E-Learning Slide 7

8. Collaboration in Action Tuesday, June 8, 2010 Massachusetts Colleges Online 2010 Conference on E-Learning Slide 8 Video goes here ….

9. Collaboration in Action Across the curriculum 8 Majors 50% of the subjects we offer Ask a Librarian, Ask IT, who’s next? Campus engagements Copyright, Off-campus access, Joint presentations Technology implementations Web 2.0 Technologies, Video, E-Reserves Next steps Assessment – Future Plans Tuesday, June 8, 2010 Massachusetts Colleges Online 2010 Conference on E-Learning Slide 9

10. What about me? Tuesday, June 8, 2010 Massachusetts Colleges Online 2010 Conference on E-Learning Slide 10 Form relationships: Make a connection; Meet over coffee; Work on committees; Volunteer for projects; Get their attention! Get started: Start small; Do your homework; Learn their lingo; Put yourself in someone’s shoes; Look for win-win projects; Strength in numbers; Build on successful projects; Share knowledge.

11. Tuesday, June 8, 2010 Massachusetts Colleges Online 2010 Conference on E-Learning Slide 11 “…this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.”