Student Engagement and the Academic Library (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781598849837)

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.

Author: Loanne Snavely
ISBN-10: 1598849832
ISBN-13: 9781598849837
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Language: English
Published: 07/19/2012
Pages: 156
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.40d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 10/01/2012 pg. 87