Maglen Epstein and Bridget Draxler

Maglen Epstein, Research and Instruction Librarian, and Bridget Draxler, Associate Director of Writing, Speaking, and Academic Support, both work at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. In addition to separately training undergraduate students in research support and writing tutoring, respectively, Maggie and Bridget have also co-trained students in the combined position of Writing and Research Tutor as part of an initiative to better support underrepresented first-year students. Their combined experience with tutor training, collaborative efforts to create cross-campus partnerships, and individual expertise in research instruction and writing pedagogy have shaped the collaborative and practical nature of this book.