Building Big Partnerships at a Small University: How a Large Format Printing Program Led to Increases in Cooperative Undergraduate Research (Poster 7)

The newly developed large format printing program at Louisiana State University of Alexandria has positively impacted undergraduate research and faculty partnerships. This poster presentation highlights the library's efforts to offer poster creation workshops and to work closely with faculty to improve their posters for presentation.

The poster will feature several visuals, including examples of before-and-after posters, data showing the increase in the number of poster presentations, and testimonials from faculty and students who have benefited from the program. The visuals demonstrate the effectiveness of the library's large format printing program in facilitating cooperative undergraduate research, as well as the library's commitment to supporting student success.

This presentation draws on relevant literature, including studies on the impact of collaborative learning and the benefits of undergraduate research experiences. The presentation also cites research on the importance of effective poster design and the role that libraries can play in providing resources and support for poster creation.

Overall, this poster presentation showcases the library's dedication to fostering partnerships and supporting student success. It provides evidence of the positive impact of the library's large format printing program on cooperative undergraduate research and serves as a model for other libraries seeking to enhance their support for undergraduate research partnerships.