Writing Centers and Libraries: One-Stop Shopping for Better Term Papers |
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| Authors: | Rachel Cooke Carol Bledsoe |
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| Institution: | 1. Humanities &2. History Librarian , Florida Gulf Coast University Library , Fort Myers, FL, 33965rcooke@fgcu.edu;4. College of Arts and Sciences, Florida Gulf Coast University , Fort Myers, FL, 33965 |
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| Abstract: | In the university environment, libraries and writing centers often operate as separate entities, but they provide similar services to students. The placement of the writing center inside the library may provide opportunities for partnership. At Florida Gulf Coast University, the Humanities Librarian and the Writing Center Director decided to take advantage of their close proximity and observe each other's service desks. The authors identify five challenges common to librarians and writing consultants as well as cooperative solutions. Furthermore, an exploration of how other libraries and writing centers around the country are working together inspired additional avenues for collaboration. |
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| Keywords: | College and university libraries/reference services reference librarians reference desks writing centers writing consultants |
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