Partnership between librarians and faculty at a Malaysian university library: a focus group survey

Abu Bakar, Ahmad Bakeri (2009) Partnership between librarians and faculty at a Malaysian university library: a focus group survey. Library Philosophy and Practice. pp. 1-5. ISSN 1522-0222

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Abstract

This study examines the changes in the way the information services are delivered to faculty. One of the delivery methods for faculty adopted by most academic libraries in Malaysia is a liaison programme. In this programme, a reference librarian is appointed as a liaison librarian to one or more teaching departments. Online resources have made faculty less reliant on the partnership of a liaison programme for help with teaching and research, while electronic communication, such as email, has the potential to make the partnership more lasting and effective. The study reveals that liaison librarians must upgrade their competencies to perform up to the level demanded by faculty. They must also promote library services, collaborate, and maintain good rapport with faculty.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	3443/407
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Library marketing, liason services
Subjects:	Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z719 Libraries (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Library & Information Science Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Library & Information Science
Depositing User:	Prof Dr. Ahmad Bakeri Abu Bakar
Date Deposited:	15 Jun 2011 16:52
Last Modified:	19 Jan 2012 10:20
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/407

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