Collaborating with Nonlibrary Faculty for Assessment and Improved Instruction |
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| Authors: | Holt Zaugg Curtis Child |
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| Institution: | 1. Assessment Librarian, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USAholt_zaugg@byu.edu;3. Associate Professor Sociology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACTCollaboration with other entities and individuals has long been a standard practice of libraries. Typically, these collaborations seek to reduce redundancies, save money, and support educational and research efforts. However, a new model of collaboration exists that both assists discipline-specific research practices and informs library procedures. This article reviews two collaborations between an assessment librarian and a sociology class. The collaborations are unique because the library is the focus of the collaboration, with sociology students being able to apply classroom learning in a real-world setting. Several suggestions are provided for best practices when endeavoring to use this type of collaboration to inform library practice and engage students in hands-on learning. |
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| Keywords: | collaboration assessment wayfinding long-term analysis qualitative analysis interdisciplinary collaboration real-world evaluation library practice |
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