The Role of the University Library in Graduate Education: A Natural Partnership

This article addresses the ways in which Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa, seeks to address the distinctive needs of the university\u27s graduate student population through the resources and services it makes available. National and regional associations have recognized the need for a program of graduate education that ensures that students acquire an array of knowledge and skills, including information literacy competencies. Recent surveys of graduate student populations have documented the need for continuing instruction in the selection, evaluation, and use of diverse resources. The article also reviews the ways in which the Library has sought to involve the larger university community in the continued enhancement of library resources and services and the development of mutually beneficial partnerships with the teaching faculty