Bringing the Museum to the Library: A Collaboration Between a Natural History Museum and an Academic Science Library

Authors

• Angela D. Price, University of Florida, George A. Smathers LibrariesFollow
• Jean Bossart, University of Florida, George A. Smathers LibrariesFollow

Abstract

A persistent challenge on college campuses is effectively connecting students with the wide array of university resources available to them. At the University of Florida, an opportunity to address this challenge emerged when the Florida Museum of Natural History (FLMNH), a major campus institution with extensive scientific collections, was scheduled for a 15-month closure due to renovations. In response, librarians at the Marston Science Library initiated a collaborative partnership with FLMNH, offering the library as a venue for science-related events and programming. This collaboration enhanced student engagement, added a non-traditional venue for science learning and interaction, and proved mutually beneficial for both the library and the museum.

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Recommended Citation

Price, Angela D. and Bossart, Jean (2026) "Bringing the Museum to the Library: A Collaboration Between a Natural History Museum and an Academic Science Library," Collaborative Librarianship: Vol. 16: Iss. 1, Article 7.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.du.edu/collaborativelibrarianship/vol16/iss1/7