Purpose: The purpose of this article is to discuss approaches to sustainable decision-making for integrating emerging educational technologies in library instruction while supporting evidence-based practice (EBP) Design/methodology/approach: This article highlights recent trends in emerging educational technologies and EBP and details a model for supporting evidence informed decision-making. This viewpoint article draws on an analysis of recent literature, as well as experience from professional practice. Findings: Authors discuss the need for sustainable decision-making that addresses a perceived lack of evidence surrounding emerging technologies, a dilemma that many library educators...
While there was no defined problem with the services being provided, the librarian was curious about the amount and type of e‐mail questions students were asking. Patterns within the types of questions being asked, the programs, levels, courses or assignments that were generating the questions, or the individuals asking the questions might reveal areas where IL might be improved to better meet student needs. The librarian was also interested in the time of day students asked questions as an indication of when students were working on their assignments.