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Academic library services for first-generation students / Xan Arch and Isaac Gilman. [print]

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Santa Barbara, California : Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, (c)2020.Description: xvi, 149 pages ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781440870170
  • 1440870179
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • LC4069.6.A669.A233 2020
Contents:
First-generation students in context -- First-generation students in the academic library -- Exploring perceptions of first-generation students' college and library experience -- Library space -- Library instruction -- Outreach and partnerships -- The path forward for academic libraries.
Summary: "Presenting strategies for improving academic library services for first-generation students, this timely book focuses on programs and services that will increase student academic engagement and success. The book makes the case - both explicitly and implicitly - that academic libraries can help address the known risk factors (e.g. by helping students build academic cultural competencies) and therefore improve success, persistence, and retention for first-generation students. Academic library professionals in both leadership roles and public service positions will benefit from the actionable strategies presented here."--
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Circulating Book (checkout times vary with patron status) G. Allen Fleece Library Library Director's Office LC4069.6.A669.A233 2020 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 31923002041578

Includes bibliographies and index.

First-generation students in context -- First-generation students in the academic library -- Exploring perceptions of first-generation students' college and library experience -- Library space -- Library instruction -- Outreach and partnerships -- The path forward for academic libraries.

"Presenting strategies for improving academic library services for first-generation students, this timely book focuses on programs and services that will increase student academic engagement and success. The book makes the case - both explicitly and implicitly - that academic libraries can help address the known risk factors (e.g. by helping students build academic cultural competencies) and therefore improve success, persistence, and retention for first-generation students. Academic library professionals in both leadership roles and public service positions will benefit from the actionable strategies presented here."--

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