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Library Support For Indigenous University Students: Moving From The Periphery To The Mainstream, Joanna Hare, Wendy Abbott

Wendy Abbott

Objective This research project explored the models of Indigenous support programs in Australian academic libraries, and how they align with the needs of the students they support. The research objective was to gather feedback from Indigenous students and obtain evidence of good practice models from Australian academic libraries to inform the development and enhancement of Indigenous support programs. The research presents the viewpoints of both Indigenous students and librarians. Methods The research methods comprised an online survey using SurveyMonkey and a focus group. The survey was conducted nationally in Australia to gather evidence on the different models of Indigenous support …

Academic Library Management: Issues And Practices, Mohammed Aman

Mohammed M. Aman

Academic Library Management: Issues and Practices

Mohammed M. Aman, PhD.

Contents

1. Academic Libraries in the Context of Higher Education

2. Governance of Higher Education

3. Vision, Mission and Planning

4. Fiscal Management

5. Human Resources

6. Technical Services and Technology

7. Access and Public Services

8. Library Instruction and Information Literacy

9. Academic Libraries and Distance Learning

10. Marketing and Outreach

11. Library Buildings and Physical Management

12. Development, Grants and Fund Raising

13. Evaluation of Library Services and Programs

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