Fostering Student Success: Academic, Social, and Financial Initiatives
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Description
Academic libraries are confronting a myriad of challenges, including consequences stemming from the pandemic, the changing demographics of student bodies, and the financial obstacles that many students are struggling to overcome. What's needed is practical guidance on how to effectively serve students' needs amidst rapid change. The contributors in this collection share several approaches to bolstering their success, with guidance that can be tailored to your own institution. Inside, you'll learn about
methods for reimagining learning and interactive programming during times of disruption; using technology to provide personalized support for vulnerable students, from free wifi hotspots to inclusive programing; promoting data skills through a makerspace; facilitating information access and STEAM learning for first-generation students; ensuring accessibility for rural community college students; responding to challenges brought about by systemic racism and COVID-19; impactful mentoring; expanding an open textbook program; supplying laptops for students through an academic/public library partnership; and paid internships and work/study positions for low-income students.
Link to Catalog
LOC Call Number
Z675 .U5 F685 2022
ISBN
9780838938294
Publication Date
2022
Publisher
ALA Editions
City
Chicago
Recommended Citation
Kelsey, Sigrid, "Fostering Student Success: Academic, Social, and Financial Initiatives" (2022).