New from ACRL - Faculty and Librarian Partnerships Two-Volume Set

CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of Faculty and Librarian Partnerships, "Volume 1: Information Literacy and Faculty Empowerment" and "Volume 2: Customized Program Support," edited by Amy Dye-Reeves and Erica Watson. These books are packed with practical insights, real-world examples, and inspiration for the many types of faculty collaboration—from instruction to technology to outreach to collection development.

"Faculty and Librarian Partnerships, Volume 1: Information Literacy and Faculty Empowerment" contains ideas, lesson plans, and sample documents for collaborating with faculty on instruction and research. "Volume 2: Customized Program Support" provides information on discipline-specific projects, leveraging liaison roles, and maximizing the use of special collections. Both volumes contain detailed descriptions of different kinds of collaborations from all types of institutions: one-on-one partnerships, larger team efforts, on campus and with the wider community, virtual collaborations, and strategic organizational alliances.

Academic librarians and disciplinary faculty have many partnership opportunities that can contribute greatly to student learning and experience and the academic community as a whole. Planning and scoping these collaborations—and beginning them with a clear understanding of each other’s roles and responsibilities—can help make them as rewarding and beneficial as possible. Whether you’re teaching one-shots or courses, are part of the student success team, or are just navigating the complex world of faculty engagement, "Faculty and Librarian Partnerships" can provide easy-to-implement strategies, relatable stories, and innovative ideas to inspire and guide your work.

The "Faculty and Librarian Partnerships" Two-Volume Set is available for purchase, individually (Volume 1 and Volume 2) and as a set, in print through the ALA Online Store and Amazon.com; as an ebook through the ALA Online Store; via EBSCO, ProQuest, and other ebook vendors; and by telephone order at (866) 746-7252 in the United States or (770) 442-8633 for international customers.

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