LOEX 2026

As a field, mathematics is rarely mentioned in the LIS literature and is often perceived as independent and disinclined to collaborate. Because our work relies on relationship building and communication, librarians may find it an endless challenge to understand the needs of math and other less-responsive disciplines. This session will present the findings of our national survey of mathematics faculty, including their attitudes toward librarians, library services, and the resources they use for research and instruction. Our work provides insights into the perspectives of math faculty and offers ideas for communicating with and supporting mathematics and other, similarly independent departments. This session will cover our motivations for pursuing this research as well as collaborations that have been a result of the project.

Participants will:
1. Examine feedback from mathematics faculty on their reluctance or disinclination to engage with their academic librarians.
2. Assess how the presented results may apply to their specific library and faculty support.