PERSPECTIVES ON… Going Boldly Beyond the Reference Desk: Practical Advice and Learning Plans for New Reference Librarians Performing Liaison Work

Richard A. Stoddart, Boise State University
Thedis W. Bryant, Albany State University
Amia L. Baker, Auburn University Main Campus
Adrienne R. Lee, University of Southern Mississippi
Brett Spencer, University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa

Abstract

Our article provides new reference librarians with practical recommendations and learning plans so that they can succeed as liaisons. Drawing from our experiences as new librarians, we explain how to practice continual learning, stay on top of the constantly changing environment of a liaison, pilot different techniques, and assess liaison work.