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    Beyond these walls: Building a library outreach program at Oakland University
    (Taylor & Francis, 2003) Kraemer, Elizabeth W.; Lombardo, Shawn V.; Keyse, Dana
    To enhance the learning experiences of all students, today’s academic librarians must engage in outreach efforts that move beyond the walls of the library. In the past year, Oakland University’s Kresge Library has made significant inroads in developing outreach initiatives that provide needed services to previously underserved student populations, such as transfer students, multicultural groups, and on-campus residents. These programs have increased the library’s visibility, enhanced its image among the university’s students, faculty, and staff alike, and positioned it at the heart of teaching and learning on campus. This article describes some of these outreach efforts.
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    Developing Information Literacy Instruction for Honors Students at Oakland University: An Information Consulting Approach
    (The Haworth Information Press, 2007) Kraemer, Elizabeth W.
    Entering the university setting can be daunting for even the brightest of students, given the increased coursework and research expected of them as compared to high school. To support these significant research needs and help Oakland University honors students meet their academic goals, a librarian liaison position was created to work with Honors College students and faculty, with information literacy instruction being the focus of the services the Library offers to the Honors College. This article describes the development of the information literacy instruction program for the Honors College at Oakland University and discusses plans for future growth of the information consulting relationship.
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    Developing the Online Learning Environment: The Pros and Cons of Using WebCT for Library Instruction
    (American Library Association, 2003-06) Kraemer, Elizabeth W.
    Rising enrollments at Oakland University (OU) have required librarians to decrease instruction time with each basic writing class in order to preserve contact with all sections. As a result, the faculty at Kresge Library developed an online instruction module to familiarize students with library research. Using WebCT course management software, the librarians are able to introduce students to basic library skills so that in-class time can be used to teach more advanced research techniques. This article focuses on the benefits and drawbacks of using WebCT for such a library instruction program, and the support provided to the instructors of the courses using the module.
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    Keeping Up With the Journals: A Library Journal Club at Oakland University
    (Elsevier, 2007) Kraemer, Elizabeth W.
    Journal clubs, often relied upon in the sciences, can also be applied in the field of librarianship, where busy schedules make it challenging to stay current on research in the field. This article discusses the development of a journal club at Oakland University’s Kresge Library.
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    The librarian leading the machine: A reassessment of library instruction methods
    (2016-05) Greer, Katie; Nichols Hess, Amanda; Kraemer, Elizabeth W.
    This article builds on the 2007 College and Research Libraries article, “The Librarian, the Machine, or a Little of Both.” Since that time, Oakland University Libraries implemented changes to its instruction program that reflect larger trends in teaching and assessment throughout the profession; following these revisions, librarians undertook a new study to assess the effectiveness of online library instruction in face-to-face courses in comparison to the hybrid model that had been in place. The study’s design and its results serve to contribute to discussion of best practices in information literacy pedagogy, online learning, instructional design, and the role of the librarian therein.
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    The Librarian, the Machine, or a Little of Both: A Comparative Study of Three Information Literacy Pedagogies at Oakland University
    (ACRL Publications, 2007-07) Kraemer, Elizabeth W.; Lombardo, Shawn V.; Lepkowski, Frank J.
    Each year, Oakland library faculty provide information literacy instruction for Rhetoric 160, a first-year writing course, through a combination of WebCT-based online tutorials and in-class teaching. For this study, twelve sections of RHT 160 during the winter 2005 term were selected to compare three instructional methods: online instruction only, live instruction, and the current “hybrid” combination of live instruction and online tutorials. The sections were assigned to one of the instructional methods and, to assess student learning, all students (n=224) completed identical pre- and post-tests. Results of the study, including differences in student performance in relation to pedagogy, are discussed.
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    Mentoring Untenured Librarians: All it Takes is a Little Un-TLC
    (ACRL Publications, 2003-06) Kraemer, Elizabeth W.; Keyse, Dana; Voelck, Julie
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