Student engagement and the academic library

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Information & Library Science Library

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Z675.U5 S8334 2012
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Available

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Summary

Explore exciting programs and initiatives that can both engage undergraduate students with academic libraries and assist academic librarians in creating a vibrant library atmosphere.

In spite of the doom and gloom predicted in the press for the future of libraries, these institutions aren't at the top of the endangered species list just yet. Librarians who are focusing significant attention and staffing resources on undergraduates--and are thinking creatively about what engages this specific group of students--are forging the future for academic libraries.

Student Engagement and the Academic Library explores how initiatives that involve high impact educational practices and other creative programs can effectively engage undergraduate students with academic libraries. The methodologies described in this work serve to draw students in and make their learning meaningful, both through curricular initiatives as well as through co-curricular and self-initiated activities, disciplinary initiatives, and partnerships across the university. This book will benefit any librarian seeking to further engage their college-age student populations, and will be especially helpful to libraries that are struggling to establish their programs and initiatives with today's students.

Contents

  • Acknowledgments p. vii
  • Introduction p. ix
  • 1 Engaging Undergraduates with the Academic Library: Head, Library Learning Services, Penn State University Libraries p. 1 Loanne Snavely
  • 2 Using an Alternate Reality Game to Engage Students in Learning: Information Literacy Librarian, Penn State University Libraries p. 11 Emily Rimland
  • 3 Lost in the Stacks: The Research Library Rock 'n' Roll Radio Show!: Head, User Experience Librarian and Assessment Coordinator, Georgia Institute of Technology Library p. 23 Ameet Doshi
  • 4 Perceived Ease of Use and Student Satisfaction and Engagement with the Library: Director for Research & Instructional Services, University Libraries, Virginia Tech p. 31 Lesley Moyo
  • 5 Invisible Connections: Creating Community through Oral Storytelling in the UAS Listening Project: Public Services Librarian/Assistant Professor of Library Science, University of Alaska Southeast p. 41 Wendy Girven
  • 6 Engaging Undergraduates in Research: Exploring Students' Research Behavior and Rewarding Outstanding Use of Library Resources: Coordinator of Upper Level Instruction and Librarian for the Program in Education, Duke University p. 51 Emily Daly
  • 7 Undergraduates of Opportunity: Capitalizing on Talent and Crafting Undergraduate Projects with Rare Books and Manuscripts: Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts, Penn State University Libraries p. 63 Sandra Stelts
  • 8 Engaging International Students with the Academic Library: Reference and Instruction Librarian, Penn State University Libraries p. 71 Dawn Amsberry
  • 9 Service Learning: Engaging College Students with the Library and Information Literacy Competencies: Librarian for First-Year and Distance Learning Services, Wright State University p. 85 Maureen Barry
  • 10 Developing a Marketing Plan for the Library by and for Students: Head of Reference Collections and Research, Penn State University Libraries p. 95 Gary W. White
  • 11 MInDSpace: New Media, Mashups, and Learning: Instructor, Learning Technologies Liaison, Bucks County Community College p. 105 Jacqueline M. Fritz
  • 12 The Library as Studio: Enculturation, Student Engagement, and the Spaces of the Library: Art and Architecture Librarian, Virginia Tech p. 119 Patrick Tomlin
  • Index p. 131
  • About the Editor and Contributors p. 137

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