Document Type

Presentation

Abstract

Presented at the 2020 Virtual Conference of the Cross Timbers Library Collaborative. In March 2020, University of Texas at Arlington entered uncharted territory, as it transitioned to classes online. UTA Libraries had unknowingly prepared for this scenario by opting into an early adoption of Microsoft Teams, a now widely used collaboration tool. Once the University moved online, the Libraries leveraged an already trained staff to use this application to promote immediate and long-term engagement with each other, as well as stakeholders across campus. This presentation will highlight the successes and failures experienced in fostering community and engagement using Teams, including staff meetings, social events, and pedagogy-related office hours. Additionally, attendees will learn about best practices in Teams and how training staff on the possibilities allows for interactive engagement.

Publication Date

8-7-2020

Language

English

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