Science and Engineering Librarian Najwa Hanel is quoted in a blog covering the proceedings of the Engineering Libraries Division of the 2010 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference, held last week in Louisville, Kentucky. At the conference, Hanel moderated a panel that discussed how to manage the relationship between engineering faculty and librarian liaisons. In her remarks, she discussed her outreach strategy and shared her ideas for building strong working relationships between librarians and faculty.
ASEE blogger Christine Drew provided a helpful recap of Hanel's remarks:
Hanel supports such a large number of students, faculty and research centers/institutes can be challenging but rewarding. She suggests going to faculty “to offer something, not ask for something.” They target department heads, all new faculty, and collaborate with other librarians to support across disciplines. One incentive for new faculty is a $500 for collection development (not serials). Hanel described in detail her methods of encountering faculty outside of the library. Participation on curriculum committees and new faculty orientation are essential activities for liaison librarians. Partnerships with faculty to support student learning is our reason for being there.