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Resource Sharing Begins At Home: Opportunities For Library Partnerships On A University Campus, Robert A. Seal
Resource Sharing Begins At Home: Opportunities For Library Partnerships On A University Campus, Robert A. Seal
University Libraries: Faculty Publications and Other Works
Purpose
This paper aims to demonstrate that academic library cooperation is not only limited to work with other institutions but also includes partnerships with related campus units. The primary goal of interdepartmental collaboration is to enhance student success, a common institutional priority in the twenty-first century.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper offers examples of successful library/campus collaboration along with goals, advantages, disadvantages and challenges of such activity. Elements necessary for success as well as the importance of project assessment are emphasized.
Findings
Many opportunities for cooperation exist, especially with student development, centers for teaching excellence, information technology, academic departments, writing centers and …