The Roles of Engagement at The Ohio State University Libraries: Thoughts from an Early Adopter

2014/07/01 by José O. Díaz · 1 citation
Computer Science · Social Sciences · #Business #Computer science #Early adopter #Institution #Library Science and Information Literacy #Library science #Marketing #Political science #Public relations #Social science #Sociology #State (computer science) #Web and Library Services #Wikis in Education and Collaboration #Workflow

paper · doi:10.1080/02763877.2014.910741

openalex publication_date 2014/07/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/23

Abstract

Changes in information and technology continue to test how librarians interact with and support patrons. Now, engaged librarians have the opportunity to immerse themselves in their user’s workflows and become partners in the research enterprise. Engagement represents a model of librarianship in which librarians are challenged to move from the traditional collection-centered model to an engaged-focused one. It requires new roles and tasks, as well as a deeper understanding of the academic setting. This article discusses working in a large research institution and articulates the engagement model.

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• Ohio State University Libraries [wikipedia]

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