Students as partners in the library

Perspectives of partnering to develop a new information literacy undergraduate research program

Authors

  • Rachel Fundator Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1106-083X
  • Samantha LeGrand Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies
  • Secret Permenter Purdue University
  • Benjamin Weiss Purdue University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15173/ijsap.v8i2.5725

Keywords:

Students as partners, academic libraries, undergraduate research

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Author Biographies

Rachel Fundator, Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies

Rachel Fundator (she/her)  is a clinical assistant professor at the Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies. Her work focuses on faculty development and information literacy instruction and research.

Samantha LeGrand, Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies

Samantha LeGrand (she/her) is a clinical assistant professor and Instruction and Design

Librarian in the Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies. Her teaching and

research focus on inclusive information literacy pedagogies and students as partners in the

development of learning experiences

Secret Permenter, Purdue University

Secret Permenter (she/her) is a master’s student in the History Department and a Graduate Assistant for the Libraries and School of Information Studies at Purdue University. Her research examines the unique experiences of historical Deaf subcultures and their varying access to education, democratic participation and processes, and socioeconomic inclusion.

Benjamin Weiss, Purdue University

Benjamin Weiss (he/him) is an undergraduate junior in the School of Mechanical Engineering. His studies primarily focus on engineering techniques, mathematics, and disciplines that apply to mechanical applications in the field.

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Published

2024-10-15

How to Cite

Fundator, R., LeGrand, S., Permenter, S., & Weiss, B. (2024). Students as partners in the library: Perspectives of partnering to develop a new information literacy undergraduate research program. International Journal for Students as Partners, 8(2), 217–225. https://doi.org/10.15173/ijsap.v8i2.5725

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024)

Section

Reflective Essays

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