Liaison Service:

The library liaison service supports the University’s teaching and learning and research endeavours with the targeted delivery of appropriate information services and resources.

Key Objectives of the Liaison Service:

• To provide customised library and information support services to meet the teaching and learning and research needs of faculties and other areas.
• To develop relationships with client groups to understand and communicate information, service and resource needs to the Library.
• To provide training and advice for staff and students in the effective use of library information services and resources.
• To collaborate with academics and other staff to embed the concepts and skills associated with information and research skills into the curriculum.
• To participate in the development and evaluation of the Library collection to support the needs of client groups.
• To promote Library and information services, resources and professional expertise in support of the University’s strategic priorities.

Publications:
Owen S. & Oughtred C. (2010) PowerPoint Slide Show: Social Inclusion Conference presentation. " Supporting diverse students through inclusive library services and learning spaces" - presented at the Deakin University Social Inclusion Conference, Deakin University Management Centre, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, 18 October 2010.

Churkovich M.& Oughtred C., 2002. Can an online tutorial pass the test for library instruction? An evaluation and comparison of library skills instruction methods for first year students at Deakin University. Australian and Academic Research Libraries 33(1) 25-38.

Professional Activities:

Associate Member, Australian Library and Information Association