Library Liaison Program Liaison Potential Activities

The following list is intended as a guide for liaisons to utilize in setting up relationships and working with assigned departments, schools and programs. The list is not meant to be exhaustive or prescriptive; rather it is an outline of activities that individual liaisons might consider in preparing an action plan for each academic year. It is recognized that each individual liaison and department, school, or program are different and may require a variety of strategies to effectively serve those assigned to the liaison. The checklist is provided just as a guide and not as a definitive or specific program.

Communication

Have name added to departmental mail and e-mail distribution lists

Create or update electronic distribution list of liaison clientele

Create and update subject web page or other "resources by subject page"

Have resources by subject page linked from department, program or specific course web site

Produce information guides on new services, collections, and research tools

Prepare or update subject research guides and electronic guides

Have subject research guides and electronic guides scanned and linked to the subject web page

Information Sharing

Schedule individual orientation meetings with new faculty and adjuncts

Coordinate with Instruction Coordinator library orientation sessions for new graduate students

Schedule demonstrations of relevant electronic products

Establish or update new books distribution list

Information Gathering

Meet with Department Chair or Dean to learn about the current plans for the department or program; seek feedback on the library liaison program and the action plan being established for the year.

Continue to meet regularly with Department Chair or Dean to learn about current plans for the Department; seek feedback on the library liaison program and the action plan being established for the year.