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Library and Information Science

Purdue University

2008

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From The University Presses -- A Post-Mortem For Gutenberg-E: Or, Why Ross Atkinson's Dream Is Still A Dream, Sanford G. Thatcher Dec 2008

From The University Presses -- A Post-Mortem For Gutenberg-E: Or, Why Ross Atkinson's Dream Is Still A Dream, Sanford G. Thatcher

Against the Grain

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Lost In Austin -- The Golden Age Of Librarianship, Thomas W. Leonhard Nov 2008

Lost In Austin -- The Golden Age Of Librarianship, Thomas W. Leonhard

Against the Grain

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Imhbco (In My Humble But Correct Opinion) -- Three Reasons I'M A Librarian, Rick Anderson Jun 2008

Imhbco (In My Humble But Correct Opinion) -- Three Reasons I'M A Librarian, Rick Anderson

Against the Grain

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Media Minder -- Unblanding Your Media Collection, Philip Hallman Jun 2008

Media Minder -- Unblanding Your Media Collection, Philip Hallman

Against the Grain

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Full Page Ads, Editor Jun 2008

Full Page Ads, Editor

Against the Grain

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Enticing The Google Generation: Web 2.0, Social Networking And University Students, Philip G. Kent Apr 2008

Enticing The Google Generation: Web 2.0, Social Networking And University Students, Philip G. Kent

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

Much has been written about Gen X, Y and Google Generation students in the higher education sector. Student-centred approaches, new pedagogies, a focus on quality management, information and learning commons initiatives all evidence greater attention to the generational needs of the Google Generation. New technologies and applications have also been harnessed to meet students in their ‘own space’.

Traditional library systems are being enhanced to include Web 2.0 functionality. Universities and their Libraries are establishing a presence in social network sites (eg Facebook, YouTube).

The paper analyses these trends, takes stock of these initiatives in the university library environment and …


Full Page Ads, Editor Apr 2008

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Against the Grain

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Public Libraries For College Students!, Gretchen L. Freeman Feb 2008

Public Libraries For College Students!, Gretchen L. Freeman

Against the Grain

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From The Reference Desk, Thomas Gilson Feb 2008

From The Reference Desk, Thomas Gilson

Against the Grain

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Full Page Ads, Editor Feb 2008

Full Page Ads, Editor

Against the Grain

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