Abstract
This article presents the University of South Florida’s Virtual Book Club, created and continually improved during a time of social isolation (COVID-19 pandemic). Implementation steps taken are discussed, presenting practical considerations to others who may wish to replicate this program. Additionally, this article explores findings from a program evaluation survey. Through engagement with the club, students reported enhanced feelings of connection, as well as improved learning outcomes. Authors posit that meaningful cross-campus collaboration can lead to positive community outreach, facilitate deep engagement, and build community regardless of distance.
Original language | American English |
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Journal | Journal of Library Information Services in Distance Learning |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 5 2022 |
Keywords
- Library programming
- student engagement
- co-curricular experiences
- book clubs
- virtual programming
- collaborative outreach
- belonging
- student perceptions
- cross-campus collaboration
- learning outcomes
Disciplines
- Library and Information Science