Academic librarians face challenges with limited instruction time, collaborating across departments, and gaining buy-in from stakeholders. They must also stay up-to-date with pedagogical practices, technology skills, and hybrid instruction methods. However, technology could help librarians engage students and remain connected for support outside of the classroom, as it allows for 24/7 accessibility.

1. MELINDA M. LIVAS
“Challenges Academic Librarians face regarding
researcher engagement, student support, and
potential solutions.”

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Challenges

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Instruction time
Collaborating with other departments
Creating “library” stakeholders
External
Librarian Challenges

4.  Pedagogical practices
 Technologically savvy
 Hybrid instruction skills
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Internal
Librarian Challenges
 Ongoing learning
 Conducting research

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Connected 24/7

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https://todaysmeet.com/EngageUsingTech
Question: Should academic librarians use
technology to engage students during
instruction?