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Book SynopsisExperienced authors describe all aspects of a personal librarian program, including potential campus partners, diverse student populations, marketing approaches, technology integration, various assessment methods, and common pitfalls and how to avoid them.In order to get the most out of their research, students need to understand the depth of resources and services available to them. Personal librarian programs help studentsespecially new onesto feel welcome in the library and comfortable asking for assistance. They provide enhanced support and serve as students'' point of contact to help them build the information literacy skills necessary to successfully navigate their academic path.
Personal Librarians: Building Relationships for Student Success focuses on specific ways to connect with and to engage first-year and other new-to-campus students. The authors provide concrete guidance, informed by interviews with other librarians who have successfully implemented such prog
Trade ReviewAll librarians will find useful ideas here, particularly library administrators marketing their institution's value to the community. Essential for every collection. * Library Journal, Starred Review *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ONE Introduction TWO Fulfilling a Need THREE Preparing and Scaling Up a Program FOUR Collaborating with Campus Partners FIVE Marketing and Communication SIX Assessing a Personal Librarian Program SEVEN Listening to Viewpoints across Campus EIGHT Adjusting to Challenges and Lessons Learned NINE Implementing Personal Librarian Programs for High School Students TEN Expanding the Program beyond the Initial Audience ELEVEN The Future of Personalized Library Programs Appendix A—Assessment Tools Appendix B—Marketing and Promotional Materials Appendix C—Additional Readings Index About the Authors
