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Bringing The Arts Into The Library, Jack G. Montgomery Jr., Contributor, Carol Smallwood, Editor

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Using a library’s facilities to bring arts to the community is not only a valuable service, but also a wonderful marketing and outreach opportunity, a tangible way to show the public that libraries offer value, thus shoring up grassroots support. Editor Smallwood has combed the country finding examples of programs implemented by a variety of different types of libraries to enrich, educate, and entertain patrons through the arts. Her book shares such successful efforts as

• Poetry programs in the public library
• Gatherings for local authors at the community college
• Creative writing in middle schools
• Multicultural arts presentations at the university …

Encyclopedia Of Information Science And Technology, 3rd Edition, Jennifer A. W. Wright (Joe), Contributor, Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, Editor

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Information acquisition and management has always had a profound impact on societal and organizational progression. However, as computing dramatically advances the level of intelligence associated with management technologies, the breadth of their dispersal, and ultimately the impact of the information itself, the utilization and management of information science and technology also gains profound importance. This change-driven environment creates a critical need for a comprehensive, up-to-date reference encompassing the full range of concepts, issues, methods, technologies, and trends associated with the field.

The Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition is a 10-volume compilation of authoritative, research-based articles contributed by …