Date of this Version
5-2025
Document Type
Presentation
Abstract
Academic libraries play a pivotal role in fostering lifelong learning and student success. With the landscape of higher education changing, academic librarians are learning to embrace innovative strategies that address both the scholarly and social needs of college students. Through creative engagement and outreach opportunities, librarians are meeting the evolving expectations that students have for a fulfilling academic experience. In a post-pandemic environment, college students are eager to socialize with their peers again. Therefore, academic librarians are adjusting their teaching and outreach methods to meet this challenge to provide a fun, welcoming and educational environment within their academic libraries. Please join this pre-conference session to learn more about creative student engagement initiatives within State College and University libraries. A panel of academic librarians will share their experiences with successful student engagement programs followed by brief break out sessions and stations where the audience can interact with the librarians to learn how to host similar programs and events within their own libraries.
Recommended Citation
Hammill, S.J., Anfinsen, J., Sotak, N., George, J., Simmons, J. & Plocharczyk, L. (2025, May) Student Engagement is FUNdamental to Academic Success: Creative engagement opportunities in academic libraries. Florida Library Association Preconference, Orlando, Florida.
Comments
FLA Preconference, Orlando, FL