Document Type
Contribution to Books
Publication Date
2015
Abstract
This exploration of an academic library’s outreach efforts presents a broad overview of a range of initiatives aimed at fostering interaction with library staff and resources. These efforts are put forth by a variety of contributors from throughout the library’s staff without a management mandate or day-to-day control. Although these grassroots outreach efforts cost little to nothing, they still act to effectively inculcate a campus-wide perception of the library as a forward-thinking, inclusive and supportive institution while generating a welcoming atmosphere for diverse users. This atmosphere in turn fosters a learning and research community that sees the library as an important contributor to its success. This chapter describes the foundations for this type of outreach as well as giving examples of a number of innovative methods Albertsons Library at Boise State University uses to provide meaningful opportunities for its users to interact with staff, services and resources in a way that cultivates a feeling of inclusion in the community.
Copyright Statement
This document was originally published by Information Science Reference (an imprint of IGI Global) in Innovation Solutions for Building Community in Academic Libraries. Copyright restrictions may apply.
Publication Information
Ramsey, Elizabeth Ann. (2015). "Grassroots Outreach to Foster a Diverse Community". Innovation Solutions for Building Community in Academic Libraries, 224-244.
