Elevate the faculty-student experience with expert library staff by your side and tailored collections at your fingertips in this interactive, high-tech space.

Collaborate with expert library staff, archivists, data scientists, and more to co-teach your next term-long class in The LINK.

Hosting your class in The LINK? Chat with us about using the adjacent offices and meeting spaces to schedule your office hours.

students in Ross Virginia class work together in the LINK

Bringing these students into a classroom that’s inside a library - that’s special. There’s human contact and the free flow of information, so the learning is different - it’s better - and the retention is better. There’s a lot of enthusiasm and energy.

Professor Ross Virginia

Explore previous courses taught in The LINK and which library staff partnered to bring the curriculum to life. 

Liz Shand helps a student while teaching in The LINK

Learning, Innovation, New Knowledge

In this state-of-the-art space, collaborate with expert library staff to:

  • introduce students to research strategies and information resources
  • co-lead discipline-based research methods
  • facilitate workshops that meet informational and data-intensive needs
  • delve into subject expertise to explore open and reproducible scholarship
  • host hybrid events, including author talks and exhibit launches
  • and so much more!
photo credit Eli Burakian students in Ross Virginia's class work together in the LINK

The LINK Offers

  • dedicated library staff
  • capacity for up to 45 students
  • break-out spaces and private offices
  • flexible layout with easy-to-move furniture
  • shelving to hold your course reserves and materials during the term
  • the latest Zoom technology with multiple mics and cameras — including an in-built overhead projector
Liz Shand presents to Ross Virginia's class in the LINK

Stories from The LINK

Noelia teachers her students tango in The LINK

For Noelia Cirnigliaro, Associate Professor of Spanish, The LINK was the perfect environment in which to teach her summer term class, Tango Argentino: blending dance, history, and Spanish language studies.

Professor Ross Virginia presents to his class in The LINK

To build a connection between Arctic science and the region's history, Ross Virginia partnered with librarians, archivists, and digitization specialists to co-design a Winter Term class in The LINK that would elevate the student experience.

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Our Staff

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Jennifer R. Taxman
Associate Dean of Libraries, Academic Engagement & Operations Strategies

As the Associate Dean of Libraries, Jennifer plays a pivotal role in shaping the academic and physical infrastructure of Dartmouth Libraries. She is responsible for developing innovative programs that enhance undergraduate success and foster strategic partnerships. Through her leadership, Jennifer implements initiatives that provide students with essential information literacy skills and promote the value of lifelong learning. She also oversees the strategic planning and improvement of library spaces for both staff and the public, ensuring that these facilities support collaboration, innovation, and research. By addressing the evolving academic needs of the community, she contributes to the creation of a dynamic environment that nurtures learning and discovery at all levels.

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