Research services guided by a subject specific discipline to help users refine their information need and develop their research material.  

Research Services Provided by Liaison Librarians

Provide information literacy instruction and materials to faculty and students. Evaluate students’ learning outcomes in information literacy.  

Teaching and Learning Provided by Liaison Librarians

Develop and update collections as needed based on user needs and subject specific disciplines. 

Collection Development Provided by Liaison Librarians

Maintain ongoing communication about library services with faculty. Update library services to ensure faculty needs.  

Outreach Provided by Liaison Librarians

Some of the Liaison Librarian's responsibilities include: 

- Research Services
- Teaching and Learning
- Collection Development
- Outreach

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A Librarian who in addition to an MLIS, usually holds a BA or MA in a specific discipline. Forms a long-term relationship with a corresponding or complementary academic department. Serves as an advocate and consultant for that department's faculty, staff, and students. 

Liaison Librarian 

Rodwell, J., & Fairbairn, L. (2008). Dangerous liaisons? Defining the faculty liaison librarian service model, its effectiveness and sustainability. Library Management, 29(1/2), 116–124. https://doi.org/10.1108/01435120810844694 

Dangerous liaisons? Defining the faculty liaison librarian service model, its effectiveness and sustainability

William Madison Randall Library. (2020, August 12). Liaison Librarian Roles and Responsibilities at Randall Library. Retrieved March 24, 2021, from https://library.uncw.edu/liaison_librarian_roles_and_responsibilities_randall_library

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