Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-20-2018
Department 1
Library
Abstract
Collection stewardship responsibilities of academic librarians continue to be supported by approval plans, large e-resource packages, and material leasing programs. But while those technologies and programs can save time, librarians still find it challenging to engage with in-depth collection projects like systematic weeding, evaluation, and use analysis. At the same time, student employees are seeking opportunities for experiential learning and acquiring skills translatable to the professional world. The authors suggest some creative ways to match librarians’ collection needs and students’ job expectations by providing opportunities for these employees to collaborate with librarians in the management, development, and marketing of collections.
Copyright Note
This is the author's version of the work. This publication appears in Gettysburg College's institutional repository by permission of the copyright owner for personal use, not for redistribution.
Recommended Citation
Reiman-Sendi, Karen A., Christopher A. Barnes, and Pamela J. MacKintosh. "Leveraging Student Employee Expertise for Collection Projects." Collection Management (2018).
Required Publisher's Statement
Original version available from the publisher at: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01462679.2018.1433567