Instruction Committee Webinar: Librarian Transformation- Teaching Disciplinary Courses

“Librarian Transformation: Teaching Disciplinary Courses”
Amy Van Epps, Purdue University
Thursday, March 9 from 1:00-2:00 pm CST (2:00-3:00 pm EST)
 
At Purdue University, subject librarians are tenure-track faculty who are expected to connect with disciplinary faculty to support teaching and learning. In recent years, several librarians at Purdue have been invited to teach existing disciplinary courses, or have worked with disciplinary faculty to create and teach new classes that fill needs at the university. In this webinar, Amy Van Epps will discuss her opportunities to teach disciplinary classes, and share insights on how traditional librarian roles can be leveraged to create teaching experiences beyond the IL guest lecture.
 
Amy S. Van Epps is an Engineering Information Specialist and Associate Professor of Library Science at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, where she teaches credit courses, provides instruction sessions, mentors undergraduate students, and works closely with faculty redesigning courses to enhance student centered learning. Her research looks at how students in design experiences use information to assist in decision making. She holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Lafayette College, a master’s degree in library science from The Catholic University of America, a master’s degree in industrial engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and is a PhD candidate in engineering education at Purdue University.

This webinar was recorded and is available for viewing on the CARLI Instruction website, under the "Enhancing Library Instruction" heading.