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Enhancing Engineering Education through Faculty-Library Collaboration

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Conference

2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Location

Arlington, TX, Texas

Publication Date

March 9, 2025

Start Date

March 9, 2025

End Date

March 11, 2025

Page Count

10

Permanent URL

https://peer.asee.org/55045

Paper Authors

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Chassidy Miles University of North Texas

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Chassidy Miles is the Engineering and Learning Technologies Librarian at the University of North Texas. She possesses a unique blend of experiences that includes serving as a public librarian, system administrator, and user experience researcher. This multifaceted background equips her with a profound understanding of the intricacies of library services and the dynamics of user engagement. Her approach is rooted in innovation and tailored solutions, ensuring the library remains a valuable resource for the academic community.

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Abstract

In the rapidly evolving landscape of engineering education, academic libraries can play a critical role in supporting project-based learning and career development. This paper explores the findings of a project aimed at enhancing library services for the University of North Texas (UNT) College of Engineering (CENGR). Guided by three core objectives—identifying essential library services and resources, enhancing support for project-based learning, and strengthening engagement with faculty and students—the project utilized qualitative and quantitative research methods to address the specific needs of engineering students and faculty.

Surveys conducted with CENGR faculty and students offered valuable insights into their resource needs, teaching challenges, and priorities for fostering student success. These responses highlighted areas where library support could better align with academic and professional goals. External benchmarking with engineering librarians at peer institutions provided a broader perspective on best practices and innovative approaches to supporting engineering education. The findings emphasized the importance of strengthening faculty-library partnerships to address these challenges effectively. By cultivating collaborative relationships, libraries can play a pivotal role in supporting faculty teaching goals while enhancing the educational experience for students. This partnership-driven approach paves the way for innovative instructional practices.

This paper emphasizes the transformative potential of faculty-library collaboration in fostering student-centered learning environments. By integrating high-impact educational practices with tailored library support, the project highlights the library's role as a strategic partner in engineering education. Practical recommendations will be provided for faculty seeking to leverage library expertise and resources to advance project-based learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student transitions from academia to industry. Through these partnerships, libraries can help faculty equip engineering students with the technical, professional, and research skills necessary for future success.

Miles, C. (2025, March), Enhancing Engineering Education through Faculty-Library Collaboration Paper presented at 2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference, Arlington, TX, Texas. https://peer.asee.org/55045

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