Peer-Assisted Learning in Academic Libraries

Erin Rinto is teaching and learning librarian at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she coordinates the library instruction component of the English composition program.John Watts is teaching and learning librarian at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he works with faculty and students to integrate the library into the general education curriculum.Rosan Mitola is outreach librarian for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she collaborates with campus groups to integrate library collections and services into cocurricular educational experiences for students.

• ForewordPatricia IannuzziIntroductionPart I: Peer-Assisted Learning in Information Literacy Instruction1 The Research Mentor Program at the University of New Hampshire Manchester LibraryAnnie Donahue, Carolyn Gamtso, and Kim Donovan2 The LibRAT Program at Cal Poly, San Luis ObispoBrett Bodemer3 The Mathlete Program at the University of Oregon LibrariesGenevieve Schaack and Annie Zeidman-Karpinski4 Library Peer Mentors at Utah State UniversityPamela Martin5 The Mason Undergraduate Peer Research Coach Program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas LibrariesErin Rinto, John Watts, and Rosan MitolaPart II: Peer-Assisted Learning in Co-Curricular Outreach6 Library House Outreach Program at Harvard CollegeAnna Esty, Alexis Gomez, Ramona Islam, Vegas Longlois, and Reed Lowrie7 Library Living Learning Connection at Indiana University of Pennsylvania LibrariesTheresa McDevitt and Malaika M. Turner8 Peer Research Coaches at the University of Texas at San Antonio LibrariesTyler A. Dunn, Jan H. Kemp, and Ellen V. Blumberg9 Master Builders of build IT @San Diego State University LibraryJenny Wong-WelchPart III: Peer-Assisted Learning in Reference Services10 Peer Research Mentors at Gettysburg CollegeClinton Baugess, Mallory Jallas, Meggan Smith, and Janelle Wertzberger11 The Learning Commons Research Assistance Program at Indiana University LibrariesMichael Courtney and Kate Otto12 The Peer Research Assistants at the Michigan State University LibrariesEmilia R. Marcyk and Benjamin Oberdick13 Peer Reference Services at Southern Illinois University CarbondaleJoshua Vossler14 Undergraduate Research Assistants at Hope CollegeJessica Hronchek and Rachel BishopIndexAbout the Editors and Contributors

Providing student employees with the appropriate training and guidance to assist the library is a win-win situation. . . . Fourteen case studies range from Research I universities to small liberal arts colleges, providing detailed guidance and experience for those in academic libraries ready to embark on these initiatives and partnerships. In a time when academic libraries are challenged to show their value to the educational vision and mission of the institution, peer-assisted learning becomes a pathway towards documented success and collaboration.