Rhodes University Library has introduced the Personal Librarian Programme using the model
developed by the Yale University Library in the United States. This programme
aims to encourage Rhodes students to build relationships with Rhodes
librarians who can provide personal learning support, and introduce the Library
as an enabling environment that supports the students’ learning.
Initially,
each Personal Librarian was assigned a group of students to ensure that each
first year student had their “own” Personal Librarian when they arrived at
Rhodes. However, it is hoped that after the programme has been in operation for
a while, any Rhodes Student who has a library related problem will feel able to
approach a Personal Librarian who will be identified by a Personal Librarian
T-shirt and or a Personal Librarian badge.
The
programme was launched on the 19th of April between 1pm and 3pm.
Meet
your Personal Librarians by clicking on the following link:
Our promise to all 1st year students!
We will:
- ›Be your study partner
- › Keep you informed with periodic e-mail messages highlighting new resources and programs, as well as notices and timely reminders, such as extended Library hours during Swot week and exams
- › Answer your questions about Library policies, procedures and services, such as RefWorks workshops etc
- › Assist you with finding information for research assignments, by helping you articulate your research question, identify the best sources and formulate search strategy
- › Provide you with information on how you can contact the RU IT Help Desk should you need assistance in setting up your computers on the RU network
- › Help you when you don’t know where to start, or can’t think of what to do next
By Vuyo Gontshi, Faculty Liaison
Librarian, Commerce and
Pelisa Vanda, Undergraduate Librarian;
Programme Co-ordinator
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