Document Type
Book
Publication Date
2025
Abstract
This book chapter examines how student success librarians at private colleges and universities collaborate with student affairs departments to enhance student success, particularly for students from underrepresented backgrounds. Drawing on the professional experiences of two Black librarians, the chapter highlights the value of relationship-driven outreach, culturally responsive programming, and strategic partnerships across campus. Emphasizing mentorship, inclusive instruction, and community engagement, the authors demonstrate how academic librarians support retention, foster belonging, and advocate for student empowerment. The chapter also reflects on the challenges and opportunities unique to private institutions and underscores the essential role librarians play in aligning library services with institutional goals for student development and success.
Recommended Citation
Grooms, Carlos and Champion, Brittany N., "Establishing Relationships with Student Affairs to Improve Student Success at Private Colleges and Universities" (2025). Library Faculty Scholarship. 4.
https://digital.library.ncat.edu/library-faculty-scholarship/4
Comments
This book chapter appears in Student Success Librarianship: Critical Perspectives on an Evolving Profession, edited by Olivia Patterson and Melody Lee Rood, and published by the Association of College & Research Libraries Press (2025). Learn more about the book here: https://www.ala.org/news/2025/03/new-acrl-student-success-librarianship-critical-perspectives-evolving-profession