Librarians on the Move: Embedded Librarians

Linda Masselink, Grand Valley State University
Anne Merkle, Grand Valley State University
Rita Kohrman, Grand Valley State University

Abstract

Years ago, in the late 90’s when we had an official reference desk and students ambled their way into the library to ask for research assistance I thought it would be a good proactive idea to take the reference desk to students on their home turf in their residence hall, dining area and socializing entities. I thought, “ What better way to burst the illusion bubble that academic librarians were unhelpful, grouchy and untouchable.”