Library Liaisons

Arts & Humanities Social Sciences Natural Sciences University Studies
       

 

 

Alexandra Grimm

 

 

 

Lynne Kvinnesland
 

 

Peter Tagtmeyer

 

Alexandra Grimm

Lynne Kvinnesland

Peter Tagtmeyer

 

 

 

What can your liaison do for you?

  • Serve as your department's first point of contact for information about library collections, services, events, and policies.
  • Partner with faculty to build a strong collection that supports your curriculum.
  • Meet with faculty one-on-one to discuss your information needs.
  • Manage, evaluate, and promote collections in your field.
  • Provide a customized tour of either Case or Cooley library.
     

The Library liaison may also provide reference consultations and information literacy instruction. Such activities include:

  • Working collaboratively with teaching faculty to develop students' capabilities with finding, using, and evaluating information in your discipline.
  • Providing general research assistance to you and your students.
  • Providing assistance in using specialized databases in your field.
  • Creating research guides for particular classes.

How can faculty assist the Library?

  • Invite your liaison to departmental meetings.
  • Share information about your program with your liaison.
  • Tell us if you have library related needs, concerns, or suggestions.
  • Suggest materials for purchase to support new and existing courses.
  • Consult with your liaison when considering a brand new course. Are sufficient resources available to support the new course?
  • Talk to your liaison about incorporating technology and information literacy in your classes.
  • Consider asking your liaison to meet briefly with faculty you are thinking of hiring.