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Wither Print Journals, Eric C. Shoaf
Wither Print Journals, Eric C. Shoaf
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An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses the journal's transition from print to online-only format. In addition, some of the subjects covered in the issue are presented including participatory management, employee orientation and assessing library services.
Rosetta Stone, Ed Rock
Rosetta Stone, Ed Rock
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Review of proprietary database for learning foreign languages.
A Smorgasbord, Eric C. Shoaf
A Smorgasbord, Eric C. Shoaf
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The article discusses various reports published within the issue including "The Use of Case Studies in Library Administration Courses and Work: Student and Practitioner Perceptions and Insights," by Richard Moniz, "Exploring the Connection Between Marketing Knowledge and Behavior of Library and Information Science Professionals," by Rajesh Singh, and "Still "Nobody's Baby"? Seeking a Global Home and High Standards for Continuing Professional Development," by Jana Varlejs.
Leading The Way, Eric C. Shoaf
Leading The Way, Eric C. Shoaf
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An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses a round-table discussion led by Pixey Anne Mosley, a survey concerning the provision of library leadership, and an article about a homegrown leadership development program by Alex Merrill and Elizabeth Lindsay.
Library Leadership In Action, Eric C. Shoaf
Library Leadership In Action, Eric C. Shoaf
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The article presents several answers to a question asking about examples of library leadership at various institutions which includes adapting to users, leading by example, and empowering staff members.
Outsourcing: White Collar Exodus, Derek Wilmott
Outsourcing: White Collar Exodus, Derek Wilmott
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This 2005 program looks at the growing number of higher paying positions moving abroad. Specifically it looks at India’s booming call center industry that provides training for Mumbai workers in American standards of speech and culture and illustrates the degree to which American business relies on overseas labor. Watching outsourcing in action, economists and policy makers explores the effect outsourcing has on America’s middle class.
Change Is Here, Eric C. Shoaf
Change Is Here, Eric C. Shoaf
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The article discusses various reports published within the issue including one by Wyoma van Duinkerken and Pixey Anne Mosley about the psychological and emotional impacts of change in workspace configurations, another by Tim Spindler about how improved statistical analysis can provide more precise forecasting of library needs, and one by Marian Fragola, who examines the relationship between professional and paraprofessional staff in the library.
Perspectives On Leadership: An Interview With Irene Owens, Eric C. Shoaf
Perspectives On Leadership: An Interview With Irene Owens, Eric C. Shoaf
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Les Paul The Legend And A New Book, Eric C. Shoaf
A Dangerous Business Revisited - Talking Points, Derek Wilmott
A Dangerous Business Revisited - Talking Points, Derek Wilmott
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Five years earlier, FRONTLINE reported on safety issues at the McWane, Inc. The original investigation looked into thousands of injuries and nine deaths at plants owned by the privately held company, one of the largest iron pipe foundry companies in North America. The first half of the documentary explores the violations of OSHA and EPA regulations that eventually led to both civil penalties and criminal convictions.