At the UVA Wise Library, our team of dedicated liaison librarians are committed to enhancing your students' academic journey by providing specialized support tailored to subject-specific research and information needs. Serving as a crucial bridge between the Library and various academic departments, our liaison librarians are passionate subject experts who are eager to collaborate with faculty, students, and researchers to ensure they have the best resources and guidance to succeed in their studies and scholarly pursuits.
What do the Liaison Librarians do?
- Subject Expertise: Liaison Librarians possess in-depth knowledge and expertise in various subject areas, covering a diverse range of academic disciplines. This extensive familiarity allows them to understand the research challenges and needs within each department, enabling them to provide assistance and relevant resources.
- Personalized Research Support: Whether you are a student embarking on a research project or a faculty member seeking scholarly materials, our liaison librarians offer personalized research support. They are available for one-on-one consultations to guide you through the research process, assist in literature reviews, and help you discover the most relevant and credible sources for your academic pursuits.
- Information Literacy Instruction: Our liaison librarians are passionate about fostering information literacy among the UVA Wise community. Through engaging workshops, classroom sessions, and instructional materials, they equip students with the essential skills to navigate the vast world of information, critically evaluate sources, and conduct effective research.
- Collection Development: With a keen eye on the evolving academic landscape, our liaison librarians curate and maintain robust collections of resources within their subject areas. They actively assess the information needs of faculty and students, ensuring that the Library's holdings remain up-to-date, diverse, and aligned with the curriculum.
- Faculty Collaboration: We recognize the crucial role that faculty play in shaping the academic experience. That's why our liaison librarians actively collaborate with faculty members to integrate library resources seamlessly into course syllabi, enhance instructional materials, and support the development of information literacy competencies among students.
- Outreach and Promotion: Building a vibrant and engaged academic community is at the core of our mission. Our library librarians conduct outreach activities, such as hosting events, workshops, and collaborating with campus groups to promote the Library's resources and services effectively.
As your academic support partners, UVA Wise Liaison Librarians are here to accompany you throughout your students' educational journey, ensuring they have the resources, skills, and knowledge to thrive in their studies and scholarly pursuits. Whatever your research needs may be, our liaison librarians are eager to connect, assist, and empower you in your quest for knowledge and academic excellence.
