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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2010 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
- ISSN
- 0307-4803
- DOI
- 10.1108/03074801011089305
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the role of community service in academic librarianship in the USA and models for developing local community service programs that encourage participation from academic librarians. Design/methodology/approach – After providing a review of literature related to academic librarianship and community service in the USA, a description of community service opportunities for librarians at Mississippi State University is presented. Suggestions are made regarding development of similar opportunities at other institutions. Findings – Community service is an important element of academic librarianship, and the service opportunities available to Mississippi State University librarians offer a variety of long‐ and short‐term projects that allow for active participation. Originality/value – It is hoped that this case study – dealing with community service opportunities for academic librarians – will be used as a model by other librarians who wish to develop service options in their own communities.
Journal
New Library World – Emerald Publishing
Published: Oct 5, 2010
Keywords: Academic libraries; Librarians; Communities; Citizen participation; United States of America