Terms of endearment: engaging students in the digital age
OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives
ISSN: 1065-075X
Article publication date: 10 February 2012
Abstract
Purpose
This article seeks to describe the challenge of providing impactful research assistance to college students.
Design/methodology/approach
The article discusses student perceptions of librarians, and the lack of awareness students have about the reference and research support provided by librarians.
Findings
The article suggests alternative approaches to engaging students may break down barriers, but are no replacement for individual consultation.
Originality/value
The article provides thoughts around retention of librarian approachability in the digital age.
Keywords
Citation
Medeiros, N. (2012), "Terms of endearment: engaging students in the digital age", OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives, Vol. 28 No. 1, pp. 4-5. https://doi.org/10.1108/10650751211197013
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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