Revitalizing the Declining Community College Library

Abstract

This essay uses research-based evidence from library and information science research to address declining use of community college libraries. It answers critical questions of how community college administrators, faculty, and students’ views of community college libraries and professional librarians can be changed to better utilize professional librarians and library services and resources to accomplish educational goals for student learning and achievement. A four-step, evidence-based action plan is suggested to revitalize community college libraries and facilitate higher community college student learning and achievement.