Supporting Student Retention and Success: Including Family Areas in an Academic Library

Godfrey, Ian; Rutledge, Lorelei; Mowdood, Alfred; Reed, Jacob; Bigler, Scott; Soehner, Catherine

doi:10.1353/pla.2017.0023

“…Progression incorporates retention, the subject of a literature review by Oliveira (2017) which includes a section titled "Retention is the library's business too" (p. 314). Demonstrating a role in retention is important for academic libraries in their institutions, and initiatives described in the literature include hosting of supports such as writing centres (Jackson, 2017), outreach to at-risk groups (Pagowsky & Hammond, 2012), and adapting space to promote collaborative learning (Oliveira, 2017) or to establish a family reading room (Godfrey et al, 2017). Allen's literature review (2014) summarises library effort but also partnership on retention.…”

Section: Influencing the Student Journeymentioning

confidence: 99%

Positioning the Academic Library within the Institution: A Literature Review

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2018

New Review of Academic Librarianship

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A strong position in the institution is vital for any academic library and affects its recognition, resourcing and prospects. Higher education institutions are experiencing radical change, driven by greater accountability, stronger competition and increased internationalisation. They prioritise student success, competitive research and global reputation. This has significant implications for library strategy, space, structures, partnerships and identity. Strategic responses include refocusing from collections to users, reorganising teams and roles, developing partnerships, and demonstrating value. Emphasis on student success and researcher productivity has generated learning commons buildings, converged service models, research data management services, digital scholarship engagement, and rebranding as partners. Repositioning is challenging, with the library no longer perceived as the heart of the campus but institutional leadership often holding traditional perceptions of its role. This review discusses literature on how academic libraries have been adapting, or might adapt, functionally, physically, strategically and organisationally to position themselves effectively within the institution.

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“…Progression incorporates retention, the subject of a literature review by Oliveira (2017) which includes a section titled "Retention is the library's business too" (p. 314). Demonstrating a role in retention is important for academic libraries in their institutions, and initiatives described in the literature include hosting of supports such as writing centres (Jackson, 2017), outreach to at-risk groups (Pagowsky & Hammond, 2012), and adapting space to promote collaborative learning (Oliveira, 2017) or to establish a family reading room (Godfrey et al, 2017). Allen's literature review (2014) summarises library effort but also partnership on retention.…”

Section: Influencing the Student Journeymentioning

confidence: 99%

Positioning the Academic Library within the Institution: A Literature Review

Cox¹

2021

Positioning the Academic Library Within the University

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A strong position in the institution is vital for any academic library and affects its recognition, resourcing and prospects. Higher education institutions are experiencing radical change, driven by greater accountability, stronger competition and increased internationalisation. They prioritise student success, competitive research and global reputation. This has significant implications for library strategy, space, structures, partnerships and identity. Strategic responses include refocusing from collections to users, reorganising teams and roles, developing partnerships, and demonstrating value. Emphasis on student success and researcher productivity has generated learning commons buildings, converged service models, research data management services, digital scholarship engagement, and rebranding as partners. Repositioning is challenging, with the library no longer perceived as the heart of the campus but institutional leadership often holding traditional perceptions of its role. This review discusses literature on how academic libraries have been adapting, or might adapt, functionally, physically, strategically and organisationally to position themselves effectively within the institution.

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“…18 Librarians at the University of Utah used survey data to demonstrate how their space for students with children contributes to the satisfaction of this student group. 19 Libraries at Edith Cowan University, Paine College, Southern Illinois University, and University of Colorado, Colorado Springs are among the increasing number of academic libraries to provide such spaces. 20 Edwards and Thornton published a case study on their outreach to university childcare center staff to promote library resources.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Exploring the Research and Library Needs of Student-Parents

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2020

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This paper presents the results of focus groups conducted with student-parents at the University of Memphis. The objective of this study was to explore the research services and library spaces student-parents need to thrive in higher education settings. The results identify several ways in which academic librarians can support student-parents' research needs and contribute directly to their academic success.

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Supporting Student Retention and Success: Including Family Areas in an Academic Library

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Positioning the Academic Library within the Institution: A Literature Review

Positioning the Academic Library within the Institution: A Literature Review

Positioning the Academic Library within the Institution: A Literature Review

Exploring the Research and Library Needs of Student-Parents

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