scholarly journals Heroes and Holidays: The Status of Diversity Initiatives at Liberal Arts College Libraries

2016 ◽  
Vol 77 (4) ◽  
pp. 520-535 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Gilbert
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Liberal Arts ◽  
Liberal Arts College ◽  
Organizational Level ◽  
Library Directors ◽  
Diversity Initiatives ◽  
Research Libraries ◽  
The Status ◽  
College Libraries ◽  
Large Research

Studies about diversity initiatives in academic libraries have primarily focused on large research libraries. But what kinds of diversity work occur at smaller libraries? This study examines the status of diversity initiatives, especially those aimed at students, at national liberal arts college libraries. Results from a survey of library directors reveal that, while diversity programming happens informally at most libraries, and while diversity is valued by library directors, diversity work has not been prioritized at the organizational level in any systematic manner.

scholarly journals Managing Diversity in Liberal Arts College Libraries

2000 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 205-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark D. Winston ◽  
Haipeng Li
Keyword(s):  
Liberal Arts ◽  
Research University ◽  
Liberal Arts College ◽  
The United States ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Diversity Awareness ◽  
College Administrators ◽  
Managing Diversity ◽  
College Libraries ◽  
Large Research

Although fostering diversity has been identified as a priority in librarianship, the evidence suggests that the majority of the programs related to diversity in academic libraries have been implemented in large, research university libraries. In this study of the liberal arts college libraries in the United States, data were gathered with regard to programs related to diversity awareness, staffing, information services, and library collections. Although the level of diversity-related activities in liberal arts college libraries has not been overwhelming, the evidence suggests that activities and programs related to diversity have been undertaken in some instances. In addition, the support of college administrators appears to be particularly important in encouraging these activities.

Building the “Bridge” between Two Liberal Arts College Libraries

2016 ◽  
pp. 45-67
Author(s):  
Roberta L. Lembke ◽  
Bradley L. Schaffner
Keyword(s):  
Liberal Arts ◽  
Liberal Arts College ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Library System ◽  
Policies And Procedures ◽  
Working Groups ◽  
College Libraries ◽  
Functional Areas ◽  
Search And Retrieval

The Bridge Consortium was formed in 2003/04 for the express purpose of sharing library materials between Carleton and St. Olaf Colleges more efficiently. The first step was the decision by the libraries to adopt a single shared library system. The success of this endeavor set the stage for a much deeper level of collaboration between the two institutions. A consortium governance structure was established, which included working groups to manage and develop shared operations in key functional areas. Through these working groups, policies and procedures were developed to guide Bridge Consortium work, and new initiatives were developed to broaden the scope of collaboration. Since then, the combined staffs of the Carleton and St. Olaf Libraries have expanded the range of resources available to faculty, staff and students on both campuses, improved search and retrieval of materials, and provided comparable user services and experiences.

scholarly journals An Analysis of Academic Libraries’ Participation in 21st Century Library Trends

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 4-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Jo Catalano ◽  
Sarah Glasser ◽  
Lori Caniano ◽  
William Caniano ◽  
Lawrence Paretta
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
Library Directors ◽  
Teaching Technology ◽  
Research Libraries ◽  
Association Of Research Libraries

Abstract Objective – As academic libraries evolve to meet the changing needs of students in the digital age, the emphasis has shifted from the physical book collection to a suite of services incorporating innovations in teaching, technology, and social media, among others. Based on trends identified by the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) and other sources, the authors investigated the extent to which academic libraries have adopted 21st century library trends. Methods – The authors examined the websites of 100 Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member libraries, their branches, and 160 randomly selected academic libraries to determine whether they adopted selected 21st century library trends. Results – Results indicated that ARL member libraries were significantly more likely to adopt these trends, quite possibly due to their larger size and larger budgets. Conclusion – This research can assist librarians, library directors, and other stakeholders in making the case for the adoption or avoidance of particular 21st century library trends, especially where considerable outlay of funds is necessary.

From request to assess: using cloud-based tools for the library instruction lifecycle

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 14-20
Author(s):  
James Parrigin
Keyword(s):  
Liberal Arts ◽  
Research University ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Liberal Arts College ◽  
Instruction Scheduling ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Library Instruction ◽  
Graduate Assistant ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Large Research

Purpose The author first gained experience with library instruction scheduling at a large research university library as an Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) graduate assistant. Design/methodology/approach The author would occasionally shadow the faculty librarians as they received instruction requests, which were vetted by an administrative assistant and entered into some mystical technology that would facilitate the reservations and populate a library staff calendar. Findings The author remembers it as a fairly mundane process that he did not think much of at the time. Social implications The author soon became an instruction librarian who was put in charge of orchestrating the multitudes of course-integrated one-shots at a small, private four-year liberal arts college. Originality/value The author thinks back to this experience and marvels at the humble instructional requests (e.g. “just show them JSTOR”) and the primitive tool that their library used for scheduling their sessions: a spreadsheet on our network drive.

scholarly journals University Library Directors in the Association of Research Libraries: The Next Generation, Part One

2001 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Hernon ◽  
Ronald R. Powell ◽  
Arthur P. Young
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Aging Population ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Library Directors ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Research Libraries ◽  
Association Of Research Libraries ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Right

Using multiple means of data collection, this study identifies the attributes that present and future directors of the academic libraries in the Association of Research Libraries need to possess. Present-day directors must possess a wide variety of attributes and are less likely to remain in the same position for as many years as their predecessors did. With the aging population of academic librarians, matching the right individual with the right institution is likely to be increasingly difficult in the future.

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