Embedded librarianship in the research context: Navigating new waters

Abstract

Embedded librarianship is an increasingly popular practice in which librarians apply their knowledge and skills to address the information challenges of the digital age. Instead of being confined to the traditional library, an embedded librarian works in an "on-site" setting or situation that allows him/her to collaborate and coordinate with teaching faculty or researchers. With the embedded librarianship model, librarians are able to demonstrate their expertise as information specialists and to apply this expertise to help conduct research, teaching, or other work. Academic libraries have successfully applied this model in several areas, including information literacy. This article offers tips on how to become effective as an embedded librarian. Adapted from the source document.