Session Description:
Two very different universities in a major metropolitan area are pursuing several initiatives with local K-12 schools to better prepare students for the transition to college. Even as state funds for educational media services in secondary schools decrease, the Common Core and College Board AP curricula place increasing value on research skills at all levels. Academic librarians must adapt to this changing environment. Outreach initiatives also support institutional priorities to improve recruitment, retention, and engagement with our community. Participants will leave the panel with fresh ideas on how to forge new partnerships with local schools.
