New from ACRL – “Student Success Librarianship: Critical Perspectives on an Evolving Profession”

CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of "Student Success Librarianship: Critical Perspectives on an Evolving Profession," edited by Melody Lee Rood and Olivia Patterson. The book examines this emerging position through a critical lens and providing insight and advice to help the profession work toward a positive evolution of this important role.

Student success librarian positions, while increasingly common in academic libraries, are still so new to the field that many librarians with this title are the first person in the position and their roles are ambiguous and difficult to define. They often include quantifiable metrics such as retention rates, academic persistence, and graduation rates, as well as elements like student well-being, belonging, and a sense of purpose. This broad scope has intensified already challenging and emotionally taxing work.

In three sections — Theory, Praxis, and Research — "Student Success Librarianship" explores how to articulate, set boundaries for, and bring our humanity to the role; address student mental health and provide multilingual resources and support; and map both the current state of student success and a vision for its future.

Student success librarians can feel alone in both their love for and critiques of their profession and their roles within it. "Student Success Librarianship" can help you celebrate your work, find areas of improvement, and offers validation and inspiration.

"Student Success Librarianship: Critical Perspectives on an Evolving Profession" is available for purchase in print and as an ebook through the ALA Online Store; in print through Amazon.com; and by telephone order at (866) 746-7252 in the U.S. or (770) 442-8633 for international customers.

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