Author: Raymond Pun Publisher: ISBN: 9780838938829 Category : Academic libraries Languages : en Pages : 282
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Ethnic Studies in Academic and Research Libraries serves as a snapshot of critical work that library workers are doing to support ethnic studies, including areas focusing on ethnic and racial experiences across the disciplines. Other curriculums or programs may emphasize race, migration, and diasporic studies, and these intersecting areas are highlighted to ensure work supporting ethnic studies is not solely defined by a discipline, but by commitment to programs that uplift underserved and underrepresented ethnic communities and communities of color.
Author: Chelsea Heinbach Publisher: ISBN: 9781634000956 Category : Academic libraries Languages : en Pages :
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"Explores the history of deficit thinking in higher education. Discusses pedagogical models that recognize students' prior knowledge and experiences. Provides a series of principles for anti-deficit teaching. Explores practical application of these principles in various academic library environments"--
Author: Jennifer Torreano Publisher: ISBN: 9780838948590 Category : Academic libraries Languages : en Pages : 442
Book Description
Training Research Consultants is a collection of perspectives and training materials from colleges and universities of many types and sizes that you can adapt for your own context. In four thorough parts--Introduction to Theory and Practice, Library Case Studies, Perspectives from Campus Partners, and Consultant Perspectives--the book covers learning theories, the role of research consultants in encouraging student intellectual development, program administration, hiring practices, training, and assessment. Finally, there are two reflections from research consultants, reminding us of the impac.
Author: Marcus Elmore Publisher: R. R. Bowker ISBN: 9780835248556 Category : Academic libraries Languages : en Pages : 0
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This seven-volume set offers a core collection of hand-selected titles in 58 curriculum-specific subject areas. Volumes are organized into broad subject areas such as Humanities, Languages and Literature, History, Social Sciences and Professional Studies, Science and Technology, and Interdisciplinary and Area Studies. The seventh volume provides helpful cross-referencing indexes which explain the relationship between RCL subject taxonomy and LC ranges. New to this edition are the inclusion of interdisciplinary subject areas and the selection of electronic resources and web sites essential for undergraduate library collections. Non-book selections will be easily identified by a graphic indicator included in the item record. All selections will be assigned an audience level marker indicating whether the title is most appropriate for lower-division undergraduate, upper-division undergraduate, faculty, or general readership. Records will also include a notation if they previously appeared in BCL3 (Books for College Libraries, 1988) or have been reviewed by Choice.
Author: Ibironke Lawal Publisher: Elsevier ISBN: 1780630158 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 229
Book Description
The first of its kind, this book provides a theoretically informed research guide and draws attention to areas of potential research in Library and Information Science. It explores the nexus of theory and practice and offers suggestions for collaborative projects. The clear text, simple style and rich content make the book an invaluable resource for students, scholars and practicing librarians, as well as the general reader who may be interested in library and information science research. - Apart from providing basic research tools, it acquaints librarians with a theoretical compass for dealing with digital media - It pays particular attention to the electronic media - Addresses topics of current interests in the field, such as user-centered services
Author: Megan J. Oakleaf Publisher: Assoc of Cllge & Rsrch Libr ISBN: 0838985688 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 211
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This report provides Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) leaders and the academic community with a clear view of the current state of the literature on value of libraries within an institutional context, suggestions for immediate "Next Steps" in the demonstration of academic library value, and a "Research Agenda" for articulating academic library value. Its focus is to help librarians understand, based on professional literature, the current answer to the question, "How does the library advance the missions of the institution?" This report is also of interest to higher educational professionals external to libraries, including senior leaders, administrators, faculty, and student affairs professionals.
Author: R. Nandagopal Publisher: ISBN: 9788174465955 Category : Libraries Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
The human society cannot survive without being fully familiar with all the past intellectual contributions of a man as well as keeping himself up to date with the growing and ever adding knowledge in the domain of disciplines such as humanities, Social sciences, Science and Technology etc. To overcome this problem, man has discovered libraries. Today libraries have become the essential ingredients of a civilized society and its contribution is more towards education, research and training. This book is a rich source of information for library professionals, scholars, students of library and information science and faculty members who wish to learn more about the role of library and librarians towards Education, Research and Training. It presents scholarly views, best practices, case analysis and empirical studies on role of library towards Education, Research and Training. This book carries 37 peer reviewed research papers contributed by over 53 authors from across the country on the theme Role of library towards Education, Research and Training . The topics covered in the book include: v Role of LRC in Changing Scenario of Education System.v Future Scenario of LRC & Changing Role of Librarian for Education, Research & Trainingv Role of LRC in Major Health issues faced by National Community.v Contribution of National, Multinational Corporate Sectors and Private Sectors in Library Education, Research & Training.v Role of LRC in providing Management Information Systems and Decision Support Systems.v Case Studies. This book is expected to be of immense value to the professional librarians, students of library and information science and faculty members.
Author: Ari Sigal Publisher: IGI Global ISBN: 1466636890 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 339
Book Description
As learning moves into a more innovative and technologically savvy environment, it becomes increasingly important that library education continues to adapt and understand the resources that are available. Advancing Library Education: Technological Innovation and Instructional Design aims to provide relevant theoretical frameworks, empirical research, and new understandings for those interested in Library and Information Science and the impact new techniques and technologies are having in this area. Librarians, academics, and researchers will benefit from this careful look into current advancements in their field.
Author: Raymond Pun
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Author: Ibironke Lawal
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Author: Ari Sigal