Crossing Boundaries: Facing the Challenges of Library Instruction and Research for Evolving Interdisciplinary Topics

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dc.contributor.authorHarrison, Justin
dc.date.accessioned2014-09-16T23:24:19Z
dc.date.available2014-09-16T23:24:19Z
dc.date.copyright2007en_US
dc.date.issued2007-05-04
dc.description.abstractBecause academic disciplines often develop their own unique languages and methodologies, communication between disciplines is limited. Research often rests in departmental silos with little or no conversation between them, posing daunting challenges for the researcher who is trying to find common ground within the various literatures. To meet this challenge, librarians must consider strategies beyond the traditional ones we have developed over time with already-existing disciplines. An openness to new, different, and unconventional approaches and methodology is essential in being able to deliver meaningful information literacy to the student doing interdisciplinary research. Librarians must be ready to meet this challenge. This article will provide some approaches, techniques, and perspectives to consider when addressing interdisciplinary study.en_US
dc.description.reviewstatusRevieweden_US
dc.description.scholarlevelFacultyen_US
dc.identifier.citationHarrison, J. (2009). Crossing Boundaries: Facing the challenges of library instruction and research from evolving interdisciplinary topics. In B. Sietz (Ed.), Unchartered Waters: Tapping the Depths of Our Community to Enhance Learning. Thirty-fifth national LOEX library instruction conference proceedings (pp. 23-26). Ypsilanti, Michigan: LOEX Press.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1828/5687
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherLOEX Pressen_US
dc.rights.tempAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada*
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ca/*
dc.subjectInterdisciplinarityen_US
dc.subjectInformation Literacyen_US
dc.subjectAcademic Librariesen_US
dc.subject.departmentUniversity of Victoria Libraries
dc.titleCrossing Boundaries: Facing the Challenges of Library Instruction and Research for Evolving Interdisciplinary Topicsen_US
dc.typeBook chapteren_US

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