Finding the Right Fit : How (and Why!) Academic Libraries can Support Trades Education

Perspectives from two trades librarians on the landscape of our niche. We find that trades liaison librarians are woefully under-prepared to support a large portion of our student demographics; there are opportunities to come together in support of one another. Remarking on our experiences, the authors share reflections from others in the community and discuss what needs to be done to meet a growing need of student support.

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Canadian Journal of Academic Librarianship
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2025-11-04
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https://doi.org/10.33137/cjal-rcbu.v11.45081
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Library Science and Information Literacy
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Finding the Right Fit : How (and Why!) Academic Libraries can Support Trades Education

Jeffery Verbeem, Leah Guffroy
Canadian Journal of Academic Librarianship
Library Science and Information Literacy
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Finding the Right Fit : How (and Why!) Academic Libraries can Support Trades Education

Jeffery Verbeem, Leah Guffroy
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Abstract

Perspectives from two trades librarians on the landscape of our niche. We find that trades liaison librarians are woefully under-prepared to support a large portion of our student demographics; there are opportunities to come together in support of one another. Remarking on our experiences, the authors share reflections from others in the community and discuss what needs to be done to meet a growing need of student support.

Canadian Journal of Academic LibrarianshipVol. 11
University of British Columbia (CA), British Columbia Institute of Technology (CA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 79%
Library Science and Information Literacy
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