Far Out: Pushing the Boundaries of Academic Library Outreach
Abstract
Since the return of students to campuses after the COVID-19 pandemic, outreach has
been an integral part of most academic library efforts to engage with students, faculty,
staff, and even the communities beyond their campuses. Although library outreach programs
are not new, the wide array of programs offered has expanded—wellness, cultural
awareness, creative activities, and perennials like open houses and information literacy
workshops. But why do academic libraries spend time, money, and energy on outreach?
been an integral part of most academic library efforts to engage with students, faculty,
staff, and even the communities beyond their campuses. Although library outreach programs
are not new, the wide array of programs offered has expanded—wellness, cultural
awareness, creative activities, and perennials like open houses and information literacy
workshops. But why do academic libraries spend time, money, and energy on outreach?
Copyright Andrew Dudash, Rebekah Hill
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