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2005

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Competent Counselor Practice For Use Of Bibliotherapy, D. Pehrsson, P. S. Mcmillen Jan 2005

Competent Counselor Practice For Use Of Bibliotherapy, D. Pehrsson, P. S. Mcmillen

Library Faculty Publications

We love books; those who know us know that the perfect present for either of us is a book, any kind of book, or something related to books. We are voracious readers. We recommend books to friends, to students, to clinicians, to faculty, and of course, we recommend them to clients. We began to wonder, “How should a counselor choose the appropriate book for a particular client?” We pondered, “Is it simply a matter of trial and error?”

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The Use Of Portal Technology In Library User Education, James A. Van Fleet, B Stockland Jan 2005

The Use Of Portal Technology In Library User Education, James A. Van Fleet, B Stockland

Faculty Conference Papers and Presentations

No abstract provided.

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Putting Motion To The Notion — Diversity Scholarship Recipients, Reinette F. Jones Jan 2005

Putting Motion To The Notion — Diversity Scholarship Recipients, Reinette F. Jones

Library Faculty and Staff Publications

No abstract provided.

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Using Rewards To Minimize Overdue Book Rates, W. Bede Mitchell, Fred W. Smith Jan 2005

Using Rewards To Minimize Overdue Book Rates, W. Bede Mitchell, Fred W. Smith

Library Faculty Publications

For as long as many libraries have charged fines for books returned after their due dates, this familiar practice has excited comment and controversy. Fines are thought by many to deter patrons from keeping materials too long. However, others believe there is little persuasive evidence that fines are more effective at minimizing overdues than are reminder notices. Further, some critics contend charging fines is unethical, especially in public or school libraries, and the meager results are not worth the harmful public relations fines incur. The authors experimented with an alternative approach using positive reinforcement.

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Review Of Dismantling The Public Sphere: Situating And Sustaining Librarianship In The Age Of The New Public Philosophy By John E. Buschman, W. Bede Mitchell Jan 2005

Review Of Dismantling The Public Sphere: Situating And Sustaining Librarianship In The Age Of The New Public Philosophy By John E. Buschman, W. Bede Mitchell

Library Faculty Publications

This review was published in College and Research Libraries.

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Review Of Babel And The Ivory Tower: The Scholar In The Age Of Science By W. David Shaw, W. Bede Mitchell Jan 2005

Review Of Babel And The Ivory Tower: The Scholar In The Age Of Science By W. David Shaw, W. Bede Mitchell

Library Faculty Publications

This review was published in College and Research Libraries.

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