Championing the library: involving students in development, advocacy and stock selection

Abstract

At the start of the 2011–12 academic year, the library at the University of Exeter launched a new pilot scheme of student ‘library champions’. These students were expected to help us promote the library, to feed back on key issues and to spend a budget on library resources requested by their peers. The champions have proved to be a valuable addition to our service, giving us an instant focus group of students who are enthusiastic about library matters.