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Need Demographic Statistics? Numbers For Grants, Reports, And Patrons In All Libraries, Stacey Knight-Davis, Daneen Richardson
Need Demographic Statistics? Numbers For Grants, Reports, And Patrons In All Libraries, Stacey Knight-Davis, Daneen Richardson
Stacey Knight-Davis
Need accurate, free demographic information about your city, county, or school district? Whether you need statistical information for a grant application, facts to support a program, or need to help a student write a term paper, this session will help you find what you need. Statistics are often required to make a point. Finding the statistics you need can be a challenge. We will demonstrate several free online demographic and statistical resources at the state and federal level, as well as show you how to generate custom maps, and give you list of helpful people you can call for assistance.
Creating A Culture Of Reading: Readers' Advisory In The Academic Library, Sarah L. Johnson, Janice Derr, Pamela Ferrell
Creating A Culture Of Reading: Readers' Advisory In The Academic Library, Sarah L. Johnson, Janice Derr, Pamela Ferrell
Sarah L. Johnson
Readers' advisory isn’t just for public and school libraries. Popular reading collections in academic libraries can support your patrons’ recreational reading needs and their curricular needs, as well. Topics to be discussed include the benefits and challenges of establishing these collections, undergraduate students’ expectations for offerings in popular fiction and nonfiction in academic libraries, getting your staff involved in working with and promoting these materials, developing local exhibits and book lists, formalizing your commitment to popular reading through your collection development policy, and more.
A Quick Journey Through Historical Fiction Covers And Trends, Sarah L. Johnson
A Quick Journey Through Historical Fiction Covers And Trends, Sarah L. Johnson
Faculty Research & Creative Activity
This presentation provides a brief overview of selected trends in historical fiction cover art.
A Quick Journey Through Historical Fiction Covers And Trends, Sarah L. Johnson
A Quick Journey Through Historical Fiction Covers And Trends, Sarah L. Johnson
Sarah L. Johnson
This presentation provides a brief overview of selected trends in historical fiction cover art.