The Libraries launched the Personal Librarian Program in Fall 2010 and in its first year, the Program matched over 2,800 freshman with 26 librarians.. Since, over 6,000 incoming freshman have been paired with Libraries staff members. The staff participants in the Personal Librarian Program provide freshman with an introduction to scholarship but also are a friendly face on campus helping a student guide his academic future.

The Program is currently managed by the Librarian for Undergraduate Learning who continues to evolve the Libraries’ efforts to help personalize the Drexel experience.

Press Coverage for the Personal Librarian Program

For a complete list, please visit our News and Events page.

The Chronicle of Higher Education:
"Drexel Freshmen Get Help From ‘Personal Librarians.’"

Library Journal:
"Drexel University, Drawing on Yale Example, Implements Personal Librarian Program."
"Are Personal Librarians a Waste of Time?"
"Personal Librarian Program, Drexel University."

The Huffington Post:
"Make Life Easier: Ask a Librarian."