You Want Me to Teach What?: Building Confidence with Instructors as a New Subject Liaison

Being assigned to a subject area which does not match your degree is a common challenge that many new and experienced librarians face, either in a new position or when asked to take on additional responsibilities. When you do not have extensive knowledge in a subject, where do you begin and how do you reach out to instructors and their department as a new subject liaison? This session will focus on learning the basics of a newly assigned subject area and building relationships with instructors. It will include tips for learning your new subject and teaching information literacy for that subject. It will also introduce best practices for developing and maintaining connections with departments, instructors, and students.