B/H Liaison Program News

The Information & Instruction Services department is pleased to announce the debut of the Bailey/Howe Library Liaison Program. In development for much of the past year (and in fulfillment of a recent R2 recommendation), this program consists of the public services librarians in Bailey/Howe receiving formal liaison assignments to the various academic colleges, schools, departments, and programs on campus. This program was informed by and complements the liaison program that has been in existence in Dana Medical Library for the past few years. By supporting and encouraging regular and effective communication between the Libraries and the University’s colleges, departments, and programs, the Bailey/Howe Library Liaison Program provides a framework for the creation of effective working relationships between library faculty and the faculty and students in other academic units on campus, leading to improved and increased usage of library services and collections. The program also serves as a gauge of the needs of university students, faculty, and staff and informs planning and strategic directions for the Libraries. While work on the program continues, I invite you to take a look at the initial web site for the project at http://library.uvm.edu/services/liaison/index.html. Official campus announcements and publicity about the program are in development and will be forthcoming. --Keith