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June 2019

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June 2019 blog post

“When people use their librarian, it is a win-win-win!”

– Shelley Bailey, MSW

Background

This is my first time having a liaison, and I’ve discovered it takes a load off me as an instructor and allows my students to get better grades.

Expectations

I trust my liaison librarian to initiate and invite direct communication with my students and myself about department specific needs.

What Works

My liaison librarian does incredible things whenever I ask, and I know [she] is willing to do more than I have even opened my mind to. I am always in awe to have [her] as an extra help.

Advice to Librarians

Be approachable, and go to as many department specific meetings as possible to share what you can do. Also offer to meet with faculty between semesters to examine upcoming courses’ syllabi and help revamp research assignments.

Shelley Bailey, MSW, is a faculty member in the Social Work Program at East Central University in Ada, Ok.

May 2019

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May 2019 blog post

Interview with a Comp Professor

“I know I can count on [My Liaison Librarian] to check in, see what I need, and be open to new ideas to better serve students.” – Megan Donelson, PhD

Background

I’ve worked with librarians for 10 years at various types of schools, but this is my first time working with a liaison, and it is much more conducive to active collaboration, because I have just one contact person.

Expectations

I see [My Liaison Librarian] as being more than just a resource, because [she] can be more proactive about collaboration, and I know I can count on [her] to be continually working on new ideas.

What Works

Everything is tailored to how I specifically teach my sections of courses, rather than having a general format with minor adjustments.

Advice to Librarians

Make it clear that they [The Faculty Member] is not burdening you [the Librarian] by collaborating and vice versa. Also make it clear collaboration doesn’t increase anyone’s workload and makes everyone more effective.

Megan Donelson, PhD, is a faculty member in the English & Languages Department at East Central University in Ada, OK.