Document Type

Presentation

Conference Name

Charleston Conference

Publication Date

11-2026

Keywords

service improvement, surveys, focus groups, open access, textbook affordability

Abstract

In order to understand and meet the needs of their communities, academic librarians develop relationships with key stakeholders–especially teaching faculty. Although these partnerships vary by discipline and institutional culture, successful collaborations share vital commonalities: they are proactive, feedback-driven, and build upon high-impact initiatives. The value of library services such as open access publishing support and textbook affordability programs is clear to teaching faculty, enhancing the visibility of library services and elevating the profile of librarian collaborators.

In this session, a collection strategist, scholarly communication librarian, and head of a technical services unit will share their experiences and strategies for soliciting teaching faculty input and converting that feedback into actionable improvements to library services. By presenting perspectives from librarians engaged in different professional roles across multiple institutions, this session will provide a wealth of ideas and opportunities to engage faculty in library service enhancement.

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This presentation was delivered at the 2026 Charleston Conference in Charleston, SC on November 4, 2026.

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