Collaborating with Nonlibrary Faculty for Assessment and Improved Instruction. Issue 7 (2nd October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zaugg, Holt; Child, Curtis
• Is Part Of: Journal of library administration. Volume 56:Issue 7(2016)
• Page Start: 823
• Page End: 844
• Publication Date: 2016-10-02
• Subjects: collaboration -- assessment -- wayfinding -- long-term analysis -- qualitative analysis -- interdisciplinary collaboration -- real-world evaluation -- library practice; Library administration -- Periodicals; 025.1
• DOI: 10.1080/01930826.2015.1124704
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0193-0826

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Collaboration 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.