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Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Columbus Area Library Association Celebrates 25 Years
Columbus Area Library Association Celebrates 25 Years
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article highlights the 25th year of support for Columbus and the Chattahoochee Valley area libraries in Georgia by the Columbus Area Library Association (CALA) in 2010. It is stated that the group presented the Library Recognition Award to Mildred L. Terry library branch manager Silvia Bunn for increasing its circulation 150 percent and that a 250-dollar scholarship for a library science masters degree has been established. A special proclamation was presented to Esther Curry in April for her long-term library support.
Valdosta State News And Notes
Georgia Library Quarterly
Recent library news from Valdosta State University.
Georgia Gwinnett News And Notes
Georgia Gwinnett News And Notes
Georgia Library Quarterly
Recent library news from Georgia Gwinnett College.
University Of West Georgia News
University Of West Georgia News
Georgia Library Quarterly
Recent library news from the University of West Georgia.
Collaborative Learning And Convergence: Library Strategies And Solutions With An Eye On The Usg Information Technology Strategic Plan, Robert W. Fernekes, Lori Jean Ostapowicz Critz
Collaborative Learning And Convergence: Library Strategies And Solutions With An Eye On The Usg Information Technology Strategic Plan, Robert W. Fernekes, Lori Jean Ostapowicz Critz
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article discusses collaborative learning as a library strategy of the University System of Georgia (USG) Information Technology Strategic Plan 2010 and the role of convergence in fostering it. It is stated that collaborative learning enables people to achieve quality learning by way of efficient technologies and its integration with content and environments that will benefit people and institutions. Convergence reportedly refers to the integration of distinct library services that will support the shared purpose of learning.
Active Learning For The Millennial Generation, Amy Harris
Active Learning For The Millennial Generation, Amy Harris
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article discusses the need for active learning in library instruction classes that have Millenial or Generation Y students who have short attention spans and prefer education in entertaining forms. To promote learning, such students reportedly have to be actively engaged with the material for them to do worthwhile research. It is stated that one teacher divided her class into small groups and let the students become the leaders, while she took the role of a student, which allowed her to raise points to direct the flow of the instruction.
We're All In This Together, Susan J. Schmidt
We're All In This Together, Susan J. Schmidt
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article discusses the relationship between library volunteers and the administrative staff in supporting libraries. To foster communication and exchange of ideas, a representative from each group should reportedly be appointed to the board of the other. It is stated that library staff and volunteers should be aware of all plans and their roles clearly defined, that surprises should not be practiced and that people should be advised of any personal agenda that may affect them.
Gla Installs Officers, Announces 2010 Award Winners
Gla Installs Officers, Announces 2010 Award Winners
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article presents the Georgia Library Association's (GLA) installation of officers and announcement of award winners at the Georgia Council of Media Organizations (COMO) 2010 annual conference. President Carolyn Fuller, first vice president Elizabeth L. Bagley and second vice president Pat Carterette will lead the organization in 2011. Sarah Steiner, Doctor Melvin Steely and Brad Dexter respectively received the Bob Richardson Memorial Award, the Charles Beard Library Advocacy Award and the GLA Library Support Services Award.
Cobb County News And Notes
Georgia Library Quarterly
News from the Cobb County Public Library System.
Dawson County News And Notes
Georgia Library Quarterly
Recent news from the Dawson County Public Library System.
Gpls, Gla Introduce Continuing Education Webinar Series
Gpls, Gla Introduce Continuing Education Webinar Series
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reports on the partnership between Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS) and Georgia Library Association's (GLA) Professional and Continuing Education Interest Group in offering the free bimonthly online Wednesday Webinar Series. The seminars will reportedly focus on Georgia library trends, innovation and best practices. It is stated that library staff from all types of Georgia libraries have been presenters and that participants from other states as well as other countries have joined the webinars.
Clayton State News And Notes
Georgia Library Quarterly
Recent library news from Clayton State University.
Dekalb County News And Notes
Georgia Library Quarterly
Recent news from the DeKalb County Public Library System.
Georgia State News And Notes
Georgia Library Quarterly
Recent library news from Georgia State University.
University Of Georgia News And Notes
University Of Georgia News And Notes
Georgia Library Quarterly
Recent library news from the University of Georgia.
Georgia Library Quarterly, Fall 2010, Susan Cooley
Georgia Library Quarterly, Fall 2010, Susan Cooley
Georgia Library Quarterly
Complete issue of Georgia Library Quarterly, Fall 2010, vol. 47, no. 4.
Galileo Enjoys Happy 15th Birthday
Galileo Enjoys Happy 15th Birthday
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article highlights the celebration of the 15 years of constant service by GALILEO in 2010, a core resource for libraries in Georgia.
Gwinnett County News And Notes
Gwinnett County News And Notes
Georgia Library Quarterly
Recent news from the Gwinnett County Public Library System.
Northwest Georgia News And Notes
Northwest Georgia News And Notes
Georgia Library Quarterly
Recent news from the Northwest Georgia Regional Public Library System.
Georgia Southern News And Notes
Georgia Southern News And Notes
Georgia Library Quarterly
Recent library news from Georgia Southern University.
Thomas University News And Notes
Thomas University News And Notes
Georgia Library Quarterly
Recent library news from Thomas University.
From The President, Carol Stanley
From The President, Carol Stanley
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article discusses the highlights of the Georgia Council of Media Organizations (COMO) XXII conference of the Georgia Library Association (GLA) in fall 2010. The event was well-attended with almost 40 Georgia authors welcomed and their books bought. Emily Almond, Alan Harkness and Merryll Penson talked accompanied unseen slides on the topic "Georgia Libraries: The New Normal," library official Roberta Stevens spoke on the future challenges of the profession and 3,000 dollars was raised for the Beard and Hubbard scholarships in a raffle.
My Own Private Library: A Peek Into The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Karen Odom
My Own Private Library: A Peek Into The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Karen Odom
Georgia Library Quarterly
The librarian-author discusses her personal library consisting mainly of cookbooks in three bookcases which reflects her love for cooking. She states that her favorite is the classic "The Joy of Cooking" which has the best recipe she has made for chocolate chip drop cookies and that she has all the Paula Deen cookbooks and "The Columbia Restaurant Spanish Cookbook" by Adela Hernandez Gonzmart. The author notes that each of her cookbooks evokes memories for her, like a particular item's time and place of purchase.
Atlanta-Fulton News And Notes
Georgia Library Quarterly
Recent news from the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System.
From The President, Carol Stanley
From The President, Carol Stanley
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article offers information on the Council of Media Organizations' Conference XXII in Athens, Georgia on October 13-15, 2010.
Newest Cobb County Branch Library Wins Rave Reviews
Newest Cobb County Branch Library Wins Rave Reviews
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article focuses on the construction of the Cobb County branch library at the Parkaire Landing Shopping Center in Cobb County, Georgia. According to the author, Cobb County chose its own in-house resources in order to reduce expenses on the project. The author reports that the library features a circulation desk that is designed to utilize future library systems and a self-checkout station.
The West Africa Theological Seminary, Joan Taylor
The West Africa Theological Seminary, Joan Taylor
Georgia Library Quarterly
A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of journeying to Nigeria to volunteer in a library in the fall of 2009.
Citizen Ambassadorship On Behalf Of Libraries, Ann Hamilton
Citizen Ambassadorship On Behalf Of Libraries, Ann Hamilton
Georgia Library Quarterly
A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experiences as an ambassador to South Africa on behalf of libraries for the People to People organization.
Gla Announces Slate Of Nominees For 2010 Officers
Gla Announces Slate Of Nominees For 2010 Officers
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article announces the nominations of Pat Carterette and Kim Eccles for the position of second vice president, and Debbie Holmes and Robin Shader for the position of secretary of the Georgia Library Association (GLA).
Macon To Host Catalogers Conference
Macon To Host Catalogers Conference
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article offers information on the 2010 Online Audiovisual Catalogers (OLAC) conference to be held in Macon, Georgia on October 15-17, 2010.