Since the primary role of the academic library liaison has always been and will always be providing access to information, librarians will constantly evolve their roles in order to accommodate growing information needs. The multiple, diversified roles of the academic liaison are all aimed at one factor of providing access to information, or building strong connections between the library and its users. Library liaisons act as a link in this sense, becoming the physical representation of the relationship between the two. Remaining and reinforcing a positive image for people should be a librarian’s main priority. No matter how many departments a librarian may be assigned, no matter how many classes a librarian may have to co-teach, and no matter how many consultations a librarian may have to schedule, they should always remember to reach out to every department, to meet the research needs of every class, and to personalize every interaction with individual instruction. As long as library liaisons are able to accomplish strong relationships, they will be able to better manage their collection, budget, and schedules with input from faculty and students.
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AuthorHello, my name is Marla Means and I am an aspiring librarian. The aspects of librarianship that most interest me are instruction and outreach; therefore, I am an intern in the ROI (or Research Outreach and Instruction) department. I am currently studying liaison roles and trends in librarianship. Archives
December 2015
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