Tutorial Centre and Library Unite! Building

a Writing Centre at NorQuest College

Liz Fulton-Lyne & Kerry Taillefer

Overview

• Introductions• Background• Pilot phase• Transition to full service• Library-Tutorial collaboration• Questions?

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Introductions

Co-leads for the Writing Centre• Liz Fulton-Lyne: (Lead)

Librarian, Instruction • Kerry Taillefer: (Lead)

Instructor, Tutorial Centre

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Background

• the task: more focused service that supported student writing

• the approach: a collaborative, integrated service model

• Disconnect between current service structure and student experience

• Wish for more seamless learning and service experience for students

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The pilot

January – June 2014• target group: University

Transfer

• student uptake!• positive feedback• proactive engagement

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Transition to Full Service

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• Serving all NQ students • More hours of service (5 days a

week)• Distance/online service • eTutor Alberta

http://library.norquest.ca/services.aspx#Service-WritingCentre

Online booking

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Library-Tutorial Collaboration

• Tutorial and Library appointments: one service

• Workshop cross-promotion• Writing Centre section on

Library Website• Academic Integrity

Thank you!

Questions?

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