Academic Library Services For First Generation Students

Author : Xan Arch,Isaac Gilman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9798216041733

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Academic Library Services for First-Generation Students by Xan Arch,Isaac Gilman Pdf

Presenting strategies for improving academic library services for first-generation students, this timely book focuses on programs and services that will increase student academic engagement and success. Demographic data and secondary school graduation rates suggest that colleges and universities will enroll growing numbers of first-generation students over the next decade. Academic Library Services for First-Generation Students focuses on ways academic libraries can uniquely contribute to the successful transition to college and year-to-year retention of first-generation students. The practical recommendations in this book include a wide range of ideas for the design and modification of library services and facilities to be more inclusive of the needs of first-generation students. All of the recommendations are specifically aimed at addressing challenges faced by first-generation students. Topics covered range from study spaces and service points to information literacy instruction and campus partnerships. The book makes the case—both explicitly and implicitly—that academic libraries can help address known risk factors (e.g., by helping students build academic cultural competencies) and thereby improve success, persistence, and retention for first-generation students. Academic library professionals in both leadership roles and public service positions will benefit from the actionable strategies presented here.

Author : Xan Arch,Isaac Gilman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781440870187

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Academic Library Services for First-Generation Students by Xan Arch,Isaac Gilman Pdf

Presenting strategies for improving academic library services for first-generation students, this timely book focuses on programs and services that will increase student academic engagement and success. Demographic data and secondary school graduation rates suggest that colleges and universities will enroll growing numbers of first-generation students over the next decade. Academic Library Services for First-Generation Students focuses on ways academic libraries can uniquely contribute to the successful transition to college and year-to-year retention of first-generation students. The practical recommendations in this book include a wide range of ideas for the design and modification of library services and facilities to be more inclusive of the needs of first-generation students. All of the recommendations are specifically aimed at addressing challenges faced by first-generation students. Topics covered range from study spaces and service points to information literacy instruction and campus partnerships. The book makes the case—both explicitly and implicitly—that academic libraries can help address known risk factors (e.g., by helping students build academic cultural competencies) and thereby improve success, persistence, and retention for first-generation students. Academic library professionals in both leadership roles and public service positions will benefit from the actionable strategies presented here.

Author : Ngọc Yến Trần,Silke Higgins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Academic libraries
ISBN : 0838946623

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Supporting Today's Students in the Library by Ngọc Yến Trần,Silke Higgins Pdf

"Supporting Today's Students in the Library collects current strategies from all types of academic libraries for retaining and graduating nontraditional students, with many of them based on learning theories and teaching methodologies. The book explores methods for overcoming language barriers, discusses best practices, and presents case studies that support the changing student population. Additionally, Supporting Today's Students in the Library provides a variety of ideas for new services, spaces, and outreach opportunities that support nontraditional students on campus and beyond"--

Author : Lee Ward,Michael J. Siegel,Zebulun Davenport
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780470474440

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First-Generation College Students by Lee Ward,Michael J. Siegel,Zebulun Davenport Pdf

FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS "…a concise, manageable, lucid summary of the best scholarship, practices, and future-oriented thinking about how to effectively recruit, educate, develop, retain, and ultimately graduate first-generation students." —from the foreword by JOHN N. GARDNER First-generation students are frequently marginalized on their campuses, treated with benign disregard, and placed at a competitive disadvantage because of their invisibility. While they include 51% of all undergraduates, or approximately 9.3 million students, they are less likely than their peers to earn degrees. Among students enrolled in two-year institutions, they are significantly less likely to persist into a second year. First-Generation College Students offers academic leaders and student affairs professionals a guide for understanding the special challenges and common barriers these students face and provides the necessary strategies for helping them transition through and graduate from their chosen institutions. Based in solid research, the authors describe best practices and include suggestions and techniques that can help leaders design and implement effective curricula, out-of-class learning experiences, and student support services, as well as develop strategic plans that address issues sure to arise in the future. The authors offer an analysis of first-generation student expectations for college life and academics and examine the powerful role cultural capital plays in shaping their experiences and socialization. Providing a template for other campuses, the book highlights programmatic initiatives at colleges around the county that effectively serve first-generation students and create a powerful learning environment for their success. First-Generation College Students provides a much-needed portrait of the cognitive, developmental, and social factors that affect the college-going experiences and retention rates of this growing population of college students.

Author : Sigrid Kelsey
Publisher : ALA Editions
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Academic libraries
ISBN : 0838938299

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Fostering Student Success by Sigrid Kelsey Pdf

"In this book, academic librarians examine how their libraries are responding to the changing needs of students to provide support in key areas such as advancing the quality of learning, fostering inclusion, and driving down costs"--

Author : Piorun, Mary E.,Raboin, Regina Fisher
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2022-10-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781668425176

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Cases on Establishing Effective Collaborations in Academic Libraries by Piorun, Mary E.,Raboin, Regina Fisher Pdf

The forming and nurturing of new partnerships and collaborations is a critical component of librarianship. Academic libraries have a long history of collaboration within the library, across their institutions, and in their local communities. However, forming new partnerships can be time-consuming, and at times frustrating, leaving important opportunities, connections, and projects unrealized. Cases on Establishing Effective Collaborations in Academic Libraries presents case studies on effective collaborations in a variety of settings with different objectives, staffing levels, and budgets that have proven to be successful in creating and maintaining strong and productive partnerships. It identifies and shares the role of the academic library in developing effective partnerships and collaborations within academia and the broader community. Covering topics such as controlled digital lending, research computing, and college readiness enhancement, this premier reference source is a vital resource for librarians and libraries, consortiums, university administrators, students and educators of higher education, community leaders, researchers, and academicians.

Author : Leila June Rod-Welch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Academic libraries
ISBN : 0838946259

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Improving Library Services in Support of International Students and English as a Second Language Learners by Leila June Rod-Welch Pdf

Improving Library Services in Support of International Students and English as a Second Language (ESL) Learners provides librarians with a comprehensive guide to effective practices for serving international students, contributing to their retention and success, increasing campus diversity, and helping the students better enjoy their collegiate experience in the United States.

Author : Megan J. Oakleaf
Publisher : Assoc of Cllge & Rsrch Libr
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780838985687

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The Value of Academic Libraries by Megan J. Oakleaf Pdf

This report provides Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) leaders and the academic community with a clear view of the current state of the literature on value of libraries within an institutional context, suggestions for immediate "Next Steps" in the demonstration of academic library value, and a "Research Agenda" for articulating academic library value. Its focus is to help librarians understand, based on professional literature, the current answer to the question, "How does the library advance the missions of the institution?" This report is also of interest to higher educational professionals external to libraries, including senior leaders, administrators, faculty, and student affairs professionals.

Author : Shawn Higgins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Academic achievement
ISBN : OCLC:1319300899

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Bridges by Shawn Higgins Pdf

Author : Lynda M. Duke,Andrew D. Asher
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780838911167

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College Libraries and Student Culture by Lynda M. Duke,Andrew D. Asher Pdf

How do college students really conduct research for classroom assignments? In 2008, five large Illinois universities were awarded a Library Services and Technology Act Grant to try to answer that question. The resulting ongoing study has already yielded some eye-opening results. The findings suggest changes ranging from simple adjustments in service and resources to modifying the physical layout of the library. In this book Duke and Asher, two anthropological researchers involved with the project since the beginning, Summarize the study's history, including its goals, parameters, and methodology Offer a comprehensive discussion of the research findings, touching on issues such as website design, library instruction for faculty, and meeting the needs of commuter and minority students Detail a number of service reforms which have already been implemented at the participating institutions This important book deepens our understanding of how academic libraries can better serve students’ needs, and also serves as a model for other researchers interested in a user-centered approach to evaluating library services.

Author : Carrie Forbes,Peggy Keeran
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781440869549

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Academic Library Services for Graduate Students by Carrie Forbes,Peggy Keeran Pdf

Providing practical and theoretical chapters on academic library services for graduate students, this volume helps information professionals support this often-overlooked campus population to address their multiple roles and identities as students and as future faculty members or professionals. As more and more students attend graduate programs, many higher education institutions have established professional development programs to help graduate students learn the wide range of skills needed to be successful as both students and as future professionals or academics. To presuppose that graduate students are proficient library users is a mistake. Graduate students need and want help, and many libraries are now offering specialized services for this diverse population. Contributors to this edited volume provide case studies and practical advice on academic library services for graduate students that support their multiple roles on campus and address the complex social and emotional issues related to their other roles as parents, working adults, caretakers, and more. As academic libraries shift from functioning primarily as collections repositories to collaborating as key players in discovery and knowledge creation, value-added services for graduate students are even more central to libraries' changing missions. This book makes an important contribution to the ongoing professional conversation and is a useful tool for librarians who want to better support graduate students at their institutions.

Author : Tia Brown McNair,Susan Albertine,Michelle Asha Cooper,Nicole McDonald,Thomas Major, Jr.
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781119119517

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Becoming a Student-Ready College by Tia Brown McNair,Susan Albertine,Michelle Asha Cooper,Nicole McDonald,Thomas Major, Jr. Pdf

Boost student success by reversing your perspective on college readiness The national conversation asking "Are students college-ready?" concentrates on numerous factors that are beyond higher education's control. Becoming a Student-Ready College flips the college readiness conversation to provide a new perspective on creating institutional value and facilitating student success. Instead of focusing on student preparedness for college (or lack thereof), this book asks the more pragmatic question of what are colleges and universities doing to prepare for the students who are entering their institutions? What must change in an institution's policies, practices, and culture in order to be student-ready? Clear and concise, this book is packed with insightful discussion and practical strategies for achieving your ambitious student success goals. These ideas for redesigning practices and policies provide more than food for thought—they offer a real-world framework for real institutional change. You'll learn: How educators can acknowledge their own biases and assumptions about underserved students in order to allow for change New ways to advance student learning and success How to develop and value student assets and social capital Strategies and approaches for creating a new student-focused culture of leadership at every level To truly become student-ready, educators must make difficult decisions, face the pressures of accountability, and address their preconceived notions about student success head-on. Becoming a Student-Ready College provides a reality check based on today's higher education environment.

Author : Kylie Bailin,Benjamin Jahre,Sarah Morris
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780081021736

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Planning Academic Library Orientations by Kylie Bailin,Benjamin Jahre,Sarah Morris Pdf

Colleges and universities throughout the world plan library orientations for first years or specific audiences such as transfer or international students. These events can vary greatly in shape and form depending on the size, resources and staff of the institution, orientation schedule, and whether it is mandatory for students. Some institutions plan day-long events, elaborate games, or scavenger hunts; some offer drop in sessions or library tours; others offer an online orientation. Planning Academic Library Orientations gathers case studies from around the world covering a wide variety of approaches as a guide to those revamping or creating new library orientations. Chapters are organized into the following thematic sections: Games; Marketing & Promotion; Partnerships; Targeting Specific Audiences; Technology; and Tours, and are cross-referenced if they touch on additional themes. Each chapter includes institutional information so readers can decide which type of orientation is appropriate for their own institution and see what resources are required. Gives guidance on best practices for academic library orientations Gathers examples from around the world to provide international perspective Empowers librarians to take aim at the anxiety felt by new and first year students Presents effective ways of introducing students to what a college/university library is, what it contains, and where to find information, while also showing how helpful librarians can be

Author : Susan Gibbons
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007-08-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780838909461

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The Academic Library and the Net Gen Student by Susan Gibbons Pdf

Inspired by work-practice studies of students and faculty conducted at the University of Rochester, this guide maps potentially vibrant futures for academic libraries."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Veronica Arellano Douglas,Joanna Gadsby
Publisher : Library Juice Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1634000609

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Deconstructing Service in Libraries by Veronica Arellano Douglas,Joanna Gadsby Pdf

"Offers a historical-cultural context for the ethos of service in libraries and critically examines this professional value as it intersects with gender, sexuality, race and ethnicity, class, and (dis)ability"--Provided by publisher.