Faculty - Librarian Collaboration: Enhancing Academic Excellence and Student Success
Author(s): Savita Girish Mohite & Jayashree Sriramulu Saroja
Abstract: This paper examines the role of robust collaboration between college faculty and academic libraries in fostering academic excellence and ensuring student success within contemporary higher education. In an increasingly complex information landscape, characterized by the proliferation of digital resources, evolving pedagogical methodologies, and the imperative for robust research output, synergistic partnerships between these two foundational pillars of academia are paramount. This study argues that effective faculty-librarian collaboration transcends traditional service models, leading to profound enhancements in teaching efficacy, student learning outcomes, information literacy acquisition, and the overall impact of scholarly research.
Keywords: Faculty-librarian collaboration, academic libraries, higher education, information literacy, research support, curriculum development, pedagogical innovation, student success, scholarly communication, digital resources.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.12.2.2026.2124
Cite This Article As: Mohite, S.G. & Saroja, J.S. (2026) Faculty - Librarian Collaboration: Enhancing Academic Excellence and Student Success. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 12(2) 296-309. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-2124 Page: 296-309 Publication Date: 27 June 2026