KC New, Assistant Professor, Digital Humanities Librarian
Blair Booker, Assistant Professor, Education Librarian
Melody Dale, Associate Professor, Science & Engineering Librarian
Mississippi State University Libraries

Abstract

Librarianship in our country has transformed from the early days of book-boxes to the dynamic service centers of today. Mississippi State University Libraries is no different and has seen a rapid transition from the rooms of a dormitory basement into a vibrant system of libraries providing user-centered service to a dynamic university. Over the last 150 years, MSU Libraries staff and faculty have engineered key developments in departmental structure, resource management, and virtual reference integration all while navigating major personnel changes. By examining the library as a “third place” and improving communication strategies, MSU Libraries has adapted to technological, institutional, and cultural shifts while maintaining its core mission of service and access.

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