Discussion Boards for Librarian Engagement in Asynchronous Online Programs

In Fall 2019, the new director of the online bachelor of business administration, management degree sought my help as the business liaison librarian. She was interested in making the library and information literacy portion of the program’s orientation course more effective. The online management BBA is a 120-credit degree completion program geared at active military and veterans, mid-career professionals who do not have a bachelor’s degree, and traditional college students who need additional flexibility (Boise State, 2022). The program was launched in 2017. Since then, 237 students have graduated and as of fall 2022, 279 students are enrolled.