Creating a Research Center: Space for Collaborations and Conversations

Document Type

Article - Merrimack Access Only

Publication Title

The Reference Librarian

Publication Date

7-2016

Abstract/ Summary

This report describes the creation of a library research center, where a team of librarians provide flexible, convenient, and personalized research assistance to students. A research center creates a positive user experience for students and places collaboration—both among librarians and students—at its core. Next-generation reference models must provide spaces and environments for students and librarians to engage in meaningful and deep information literacy conversations as outlined in the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.

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