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Addressing collegiate adjunct faculty information needs.
Abstract
This essay examines the research and professional needs of academic adjunct faculty, and posits how academic and public librarians might best address those needs. After a brief discussion of the current state of the academic teaching profession, the essay presents a profile of adjunct faculty. The essay then discusses how librarians can meet the information needs of adjunct faculty in regards to their professional and career development.
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Much has been written in the past few decades about the difficulties posed at academic institutions for many adjunct faculty, those who are temporary, non-tenure track, and below full-time ...
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