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Faculty-Librarian Relationships illustrates how academic librarians can enjoy a healthy working partnership with the faculty they serve. Though geared towards those new to the profession, the book is for any librarian interested in learning more about this often-complex relationship. A major thrust of the book is an exploration of what makes faculty members tick. Helpful strategies are provided for librarians working with faculty in the areas of collection development and information literacy. The book also includes a number of interviews conducted with faculty members so that librarians have living examples of their thoughts, concerns and suggestions regarding libraries and librarians.

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...a very accessable read for anyone new to academic librarianship., The Higher Eduction Academy ...can provide some insight for the seasoned professional and will be of greatest use to students and those just embarking on a career in a college or university library., American Library Association

.a very accessable read for anyone new to academic librarianship., The Higher Eduction Academy .can provide some insight for the seasoned professional and will be of greatest use to students and those just embarking on a career in a college or university library., American Library Association

. ..a very accessible read for anyone new to academic librarianship. -The Higher Education Academy . ..can provide some insight for the seasoned professional and will be of greatest use to students and those just embarking on a career in a college or university library. -American Library Association

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Paul O Jenkins has built an effective relationship with the faculty in his sixteen years of service at The College of Mount St. Joseph (Cincinnati, Ohio). A library director for the last nine years, he regularly teaches courses in the Humanities Department and has served many important roles on campus, including being elected President of the Faculty in his third year of service to the College. The author has published numerous articles on collection development.

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