48 · Survey Results: Survey Questions and Responses
Archivists and some librarians integrate content into all orientation classes and lectures, but are by nature ad-hoc. There
are no official instructional workshops geared towards digital collections.
As our digital efforts become more formalized, we would take advantage of many outreach methods.
DSpace sends registered users e-mail when new items are added to subscribed collections.
Various methods as appropriate for the different collections.
We do outreach on a case-by-case method.
15. If your library provides instructional workshops on using its locally curated digital collections, how
often are they offered? N=36
2 x semester, plus on demand
A few times a semester
Ad hoc and as needed, e.g., depositing into IR
Annually, generally in the fall
As needed on a department-by-department basis (ePubs, PURR, eArchives workshops)
As needed, or as opportunities arise
At least once a term and upon faculty request
Class instructional sessions are provided as requested by faculty based on classes offered in a specific semester.
Content from local collections is mixed into ongoing workshops, but no classes currently exist that focus on local
collections.
During conference season (October–November), DLG does approximately five to various stakeholder groups (librarians,
archivists, K-12 social studies teachers, K-12 educational technologists) All the special collections/DLG do an open
house once per year. The special collections do regular classes approximately once weekly during the academic year.
In person, online, and as recorded webinars
Infrequently
Instruction sessions
Instructional workshops are given about 10 times/semester.
Intermittently throughout the year, but primarily at the beginning of semesters. Some training is offered for specific
university classes, while other training is provided for reference librarians when updates/upgrades are made to digital
collections or platforms.
It depends upon the resource. Some resources are developed in cooperation with particular classes, and these might
involve instructional workshops every semester. We also offer presentations to community groups on digital resources
as requested.
One or two times per year at present
Provided as needed.
Archivists and some librarians integrate content into all orientation classes and lectures, but are by nature ad-hoc. There
are no official instructional workshops geared towards digital collections.
As our digital efforts become more formalized, we would take advantage of many outreach methods.
DSpace sends registered users e-mail when new items are added to subscribed collections.
Various methods as appropriate for the different collections.
We do outreach on a case-by-case method.
15. If your library provides instructional workshops on using its locally curated digital collections, how
often are they offered? N=36
2 x semester, plus on demand
A few times a semester
Ad hoc and as needed, e.g., depositing into IR
Annually, generally in the fall
As needed on a department-by-department basis (ePubs, PURR, eArchives workshops)
As needed, or as opportunities arise
At least once a term and upon faculty request
Class instructional sessions are provided as requested by faculty based on classes offered in a specific semester.
Content from local collections is mixed into ongoing workshops, but no classes currently exist that focus on local
collections.
During conference season (October–November), DLG does approximately five to various stakeholder groups (librarians,
archivists, K-12 social studies teachers, K-12 educational technologists) All the special collections/DLG do an open
house once per year. The special collections do regular classes approximately once weekly during the academic year.
In person, online, and as recorded webinars
Infrequently
Instruction sessions
Instructional workshops are given about 10 times/semester.
Intermittently throughout the year, but primarily at the beginning of semesters. Some training is offered for specific
university classes, while other training is provided for reference librarians when updates/upgrades are made to digital
collections or platforms.
It depends upon the resource. Some resources are developed in cooperation with particular classes, and these might
involve instructional workshops every semester. We also offer presentations to community groups on digital resources
as requested.
One or two times per year at present
Provided as needed.
