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Public Library Collaborative Collection Development For Print Resources, Rebecca A. Nous, Matthew Roslund
Public Library Collaborative Collection Development For Print Resources, Rebecca A. Nous, Matthew Roslund
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This paper will explore collaborative collection development in public libraries for print monographs. It will present an argument for collaborative collection development (CCD) programs, and describe successful existing CCD programs. It will also explain how these programs can be used as a model for a CCD project involving public libraries in the Capital District of upstate New York utilizing the existing services provided by the Capital District Library Council (CDLC).
Librarian For Latin American And Caribbean Studies In U.S. Academic And Research Libraries: A Content Analysis Of Position Announcements, 1970-2007, Jesús Alonso-Regalado, Mary Van Ullen
Librarian For Latin American And Caribbean Studies In U.S. Academic And Research Libraries: A Content Analysis Of Position Announcements, 1970-2007, Jesús Alonso-Regalado, Mary Van Ullen
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The present research investigates the evolving requirements, roles, and responsibilities of the Latin American and Caribbean studies librarian. Content analysis was used to study 94 position announcements published from 1970 to 2007. Variables were examined from the following categories: position description, educational background, work experience, technology skills, languages, personal traits, duties, and subject responsibilities. Cross tabulations and chi-square tests were executed to determine the statistical significance of relationships between variables. An advanced degree in a related subject field is expected by employers. Strong Spanish language abilities are required, and a working knowledge of Portuguese is highly desirable. The average number …
Information Literacy Instruction Handbook (Review), Karen R. Diaz
Information Literacy Instruction Handbook (Review), Karen R. Diaz
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