Developing Proactive Partnerships

Norlin, Elaina; Morris, Patricia A.

doi:10.1300/j120v32n67_11

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“…In recent years, many articles have been published describing academic librarians' efforts in taking on new roles and implementing outreach services and programs on campus (Cawthorne 2003;Davidson and Peyton 2007;Nelson 2007;Norlin and Morris 2000;Walter 2005;Williams and Walters 2003). Arant and Mosley's (2000) compilation cites a variety of examples of librarians partnering and reaching out to underserved populations, as does Kelsey and Kelsey's book (2003).…”

Section: Residence Outreach In the Library Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%

Librarians in the Hall: Instructional Outreach in Campus Residences

Riehle¹,

Witt²

2009

College & Undergraduate Libraries

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Section: Residence Outreach In the Library Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%

Librarians in the Hall: Instructional Outreach in Campus Residences

Riehle¹,

Witt²

2009

College & Undergraduate Libraries

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“…Tact, open communication, and a positive attitude are essential in beginning any new collaborative endeavor. Norlin and Morris (2000) offer straightforward practical advice for academic librarians considering partnership‐building. Their article, which focuses on partnerships between academic libraries and campus minority cultural centers, advocates the necessity of partnerships on campus for exchanging ideas and combining resources.…”

Section: Partnering For Learning and Success: Approaches And Techniquesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Their article, which focuses on partnerships between academic libraries and campus minority cultural centers, advocates the necessity of partnerships on campus for exchanging ideas and combining resources. The Purdue Libraries' Instructional Outreach Librarian successfully based her approach to partnership‐building with undergraduate honors programs on six steps recommended by Norlin and Morris (2000). The following steps, modified to apply to honors programs specifically, highlight the librarian's approach to forming partnerships with honors program directors:…”

Section: Partnering For Learning and Success: Approaches And Techniquesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Partnering and programming for undergraduate honors students

Riehle¹

2008

Reference Services Review

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PurposeThis paper sets out to describe successful partnerships between Purdue University Libraries' faculty and directors of undergraduate honors programs. By reporting the results and implications of these collaborations and sharing effective approaches for building new partnerships, the author hopes to provide ideas and suggestions for others considering similar collaborations and services.Design/methodology/approachDuring the 2006/2007 academic year, the Instructional Outreach Librarian at Purdue University, West Lafayette, began partnering with directors of honors programs and consequently implemented new services for undergraduate honors students. The paper cites examples, including one pilot program in particular – a research workshop for freshmen honors students in the College of Liberal Arts. Also included are recommendations and effective approaches for partnership building, survey results, and plans for future programming and services.FindingsThese partnerships have strengthened the Libraries' visibility and effectiveness in preparing undergraduate honors students for college‐level research and lifelong learning. Though frequent communication and an invested recognition of shared goals is essential, partnerships between librarians and honors programs directors are a natural fit, as both groups work towards undergraduate learning and academic achievement.Practical implicationsPartnering and collaborating with groups outside the library contributes to the effectiveness of library services. This is particularly the case for environments where a naturally broad opportunity may not exist, as is the case at Purdue University, which lacks a core curriculum and information literacy requirement. The efforts described in this paper are transferable and could serve as useful models for librarians considering similar partnerships and programs.Originality/valueAdvocating libraries and the importance of information literacy skills is essential in today's digital information age. Reaching out to potential users and partnering with relevant groups and individuals in the community are invaluable in making known the Libraries' mission and importance.

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“…(21) Universities have made significant improvements in their ability to attract a minority population, but retention has lagged. (22) In addition, academic libraries continue to include diversity as a strategic goal. A minority outreach program is one proof that the library values diversity and supports the university commitment to recruit and retain minority students.…”

Section: Isabel Espinal Of the American Library Association's Officementioning

confidence: 99%