Curating, Community, Collaboration The Incidental Outcomes of One Library Collection Development Lesson
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What began in a library science course as a collection development project serendipitously transformed into varied learning experiences for students across disciplines and program levels. This article shares the journey of how a singular lesson idea blossomed into an unintentional, multidisciplinary project that led to unexpected learning outcomes for all involved.
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