Personal Librarian: From Resources to Relationships

by Richard Moniz (editor), Joe Eshleman (Contributor), Valerie Freeman (Contributor)

The incredible shift in the provision of library services resulting from innovations such as online resources, mobile technologies, tablet computers, and MOOCs and hybrid courses makes it more challenging than ever for academic librarians to connect students with the information they need. Enter the Personal Librarian, a flexible concept that focuses on customizing information literacy by establishing a one-on-one relationship between librarian and student from enrollment through graduation. In this book the editors, with decades of library instruction and academic library experience between them, and their contributors

Genres: Nonfiction, Librarianship, Professional Development

152 pages, Paperback

First published August 15, 2014

Reviews

[Jo Henry · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent overview of the Personal Librarian Program in academic libraries. The book explains the history and current PL programs being used. It also offers some excellent suggestions and practical tips for personalizing the library program to better connect with students and staff. It is the first book available which applies the concept of personalizing to the academic library setting.

[Benjamin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good reminders but this really didn't feel any different than a liaison librarian

[Polly Callahan]

pick up on page68 (of 126 pages)

[Loretta Clemente · Rating 1 out of 5]

Totally unrealistic

3,000 freshmen would mean how many personnel librarians?
Really, emphasis needs to be on middle school information literacy, not college.

[Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed this .... very well done

[Jenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's interesting when you find yourself reading a book detailing a philosophy you weren't aware you subscribed to. I think that was partially their point though. 4.5/5