Far Out: Pushing the Boundaries of Academic Library Outreach

Since the return of students to campuses after the COVID-19 pandemic, outreach has been an integral part of most academic library efforts to engage with students, faculty, staff, and even the communities beyond their campuses. Although library outreach programs are not new, the wide array of programs offered has expanded—wellness, cultural awareness, creative activities, and perennials like open houses and information literacy workshops. But why do academic libraries spend time, money, and energy on outreach?.