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7-4-2026 1:45 PM

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7-4-2026 4:15 PM

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One-on-one library research consultations provide valuable support, but it can be challenging for students to recall everything discussed once the meeting is over. To help students continue building their skills after a session, I created a shared, editable online worksheet that captures search strategies, keywords, potential resources, and next steps in one document. Students retain access to their worksheets in Microsoft OneDrive and can choose to share them with peers, allowing the documents to function as open, reusable learning tools that support transparency, student agency, and ongoing engagement, particularly for those who may not be able to return for a follow-up appointment.

This session will share findings from an engagement analysis of consultation worksheets created for students across multiple disciplines. Using SharePoint access metadata, I explore how often students return to their worksheets, the kinds of updates they make, and how these patterns vary by discipline, course level, and assignment stage. Attendees will see examples of worksheet templates and hear practical reflections on incorporating open, student-owned instructional materials into research consultations.

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Stephanie Ard is the Collegiate Librarian for the Social Sciences at Kennesaw State University. She holds an MLIS from the University of Alabama and an MA in English from the University of South Alabama. Her research interests include academic integrity, student engagement, and the evolving roles of academic support services. Outside of work, she participates in community theater and enjoys hiking, traveling, and visiting museums with her family.

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Apr 7th, 1:45 PM Apr 7th, 4:15 PM

Open Pedagogy in Practice: Using Shareable Consultation Worksheets to Promote Equitable Research Learning

One-on-one library research consultations provide valuable support, but it can be challenging for students to recall everything discussed once the meeting is over. To help students continue building their skills after a session, I created a shared, editable online worksheet that captures search strategies, keywords, potential resources, and next steps in one document. Students retain access to their worksheets in Microsoft OneDrive and can choose to share them with peers, allowing the documents to function as open, reusable learning tools that support transparency, student agency, and ongoing engagement, particularly for those who may not be able to return for a follow-up appointment.

This session will share findings from an engagement analysis of consultation worksheets created for students across multiple disciplines. Using SharePoint access metadata, I explore how often students return to their worksheets, the kinds of updates they make, and how these patterns vary by discipline, course level, and assignment stage. Attendees will see examples of worksheet templates and hear practical reflections on incorporating open, student-owned instructional materials into research consultations.