Engagement and Outreach – Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries – Vanderbilt University
Location Description
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries at Vanderbilt University comprises nine libraries, as well as service departments in collections services, digital scholarship & scholarly communications, information technology and digital services, and teaching & learning. This practicum is housed in the Teaching & Learning department and is a key leader responsible for advancing the library’s teaching and learning efforts by working with library staff, students, and faculty from across campus to advance creative inquiry through workshops, interdisciplinary course-integrated instruction, and point of need consultations.
Practicum Work Mode
On site
Semesters or Time Period Available
Ongoing, not limited to a specific semester
Location
419 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
https://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/teaching-and-learning
Contact
Leslie Foutch
Librarian for Student Engagement & Success
leslie.foutch@vanderbilt.edu
615-343-7541
Student Tasks
The purpose of this practicum is to assist with promoting efforts to increase awareness of and cultivate interaction with library resources and services, as related to student learning, research, and success. The practicum student will enhance the libraries’ visibility and effectively communicate its value to stakeholders by attending events and programs on behalf of the library, such as presentations, activities, workshops, and library tours.
Type of Mentoring Provided to the Student
The student will work in collaboration with the Librarian for Student Engagement & Success as well as other members of the Teaching & Learning department.
Student Interaction With Others at the Location
Effective campus engagement is a collaborative effort, therefore the student will have the opportunity to interact with a variety of key campus partners.