Library Liaisons
The faculty librarians work with the Acquisitions and Collection Development Departments by serving as liaisons to academic departments.
Each librarian is assigned as a liaison to a department/unit and is the primary contact for department/unit faculty for any questions regarding library collections and resources, instructional support, and reference services. The responsibilities of the library liaison include:
- Communicate with department rep regarding new resources, services, or other library changes or academic support.
- Collaborate with department rep to build and sustain a collection appropriate for the department’s curricular and research needs.
- Choose library materials by seeking out, evaluating, and reviewing materials for purchase in specified disciplines.
- Work with department rep on special projects, such as collection assessment, accreditation report support, or a large purchase decision.
- Remind department rep of deadlines for ordering.
- List of Library Liaisons and Department Representatives.
Department Representatives
The Library department representative is typically appointed or elected by their academic department faculty or chair. The department rep to the Library functions as an intermediary between the department and the Library. The duties of the department rep include:
- Distribute to your colleagues any communication received from the Library or library liaison.
- Consult with library liaison regarding any curriculum changes, program needs, or new courses that may impact how the Library orders materials to support those changes.
- Coordinate the participation of your department in special projects, such as collection assessment, accreditation reports, or large purchases.
