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Virtual Poster
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This poster will outline the rationale and methods for developing and maximizing library collections designed to foster student success. While academic library collections generally support the academic curriculum, students’ needs extend far beyond coursework. At Northern Illinois University, the Student Success and Well-being Collection was created to foster positive emotions, promote self-care, and enhance academic achievement. Alongside practical titles on topics such as time management, the collection also features identity-based works that strengthen belonging for diverse student groups. Usage data shows that the collection circulates at significantly higher rates than the general collection, demonstrating its relevancy and potential impact. The poster will share strategies for developing and sustaining such a collection, including collaborating with students and cultural centers, marketing effectively, integrating materials into curricular and co-curricular programs, and assessing impact. Librarians, faculty, and student support staff will gain a model for leveraging collections to advance student success and well-being.
Student Success and Well-Being: Library Resources for the Whole Student
This poster will outline the rationale and methods for developing and maximizing library collections designed to foster student success. While academic library collections generally support the academic curriculum, students’ needs extend far beyond coursework. At Northern Illinois University, the Student Success and Well-being Collection was created to foster positive emotions, promote self-care, and enhance academic achievement. Alongside practical titles on topics such as time management, the collection also features identity-based works that strengthen belonging for diverse student groups. Usage data shows that the collection circulates at significantly higher rates than the general collection, demonstrating its relevancy and potential impact. The poster will share strategies for developing and sustaining such a collection, including collaborating with students and cultural centers, marketing effectively, integrating materials into curricular and co-curricular programs, and assessing impact. Librarians, faculty, and student support staff will gain a model for leveraging collections to advance student success and well-being.
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This poster will outline the rationale and methods for developing and maximizing library collections designed to foster student success.