Well, we've certainly hit the ground running around here!
This year we're fully adopting
Facebook as a tool for communication and connection with students (and the rest of the GV community). I've enjoyed planning ahead and scheduling posts using
Buffer. It's a great time saver, and lets me schedule things while I'm thinking of it (so I don't miss out on sharing a fun link or helpful resource).
We've done some
website redesign (within the constraints of the University's website tool). Our redesign reduced the number of clicks it takes for students to access the resources they need, and moved the help resources to the top of the page.
We've updated and expanded or
video tutorials based on the questions we've been asked by students and instructors, and we continue to add to the list as new questions arise.
We've also hosted
a few events already (see photos below).
And I've lost track of how many classes I'm embedded within. 7? 8? I keep picking up more, which is awesome because that means I'm connecting with that many more students! I'm very impressed with the students this year! They have been great about taking initiative and planning ahead, asking questions both in and out of class, and they've been coming to me for research help outside of the classes I'm embedded within. That's really one of the best parts of the embedded librarian program--that the students know that the library is a one-stop-shop for any help they might need!
Beyond that, we're gearing up for midterms this week (yikes! Already?), and planning for the rest of the semester.
Here are a few photos from the year so far! (Click through on each photo to see the full event album.)
