Public Library‐University Partnerships in Library and Information Science: Approaches, Challenges, Implications for Translating Research into Practice

Abstract

ABSTRACTWhile the potential and benefits of research‐practice partnership are well documented, there is limited discussion around approaches and challenges of establishing and sustaining public library‐university partnerships in LIS research to bridge the gap between research and practice. This panel brings together five groups of panelists to highlight a diversity of public library‐university partnerships within LIS and their approaches, models, practices, and implications toward consequential pedagogies and programming at public libraries. Through a collaborative panel discussion, this 90‐minute panel will convene scholars and members of the ASIS&T community to improve concrete approaches and practices involved in public library‐university partnerships to develop pedagogies and programming that are informed by the voices, needs, and interests across various communities.