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A Review of “Fundamentals for the Academic Liaison.”
Full text linkAcademic libraries have devoted considerable resources as well as a sizable body of scholarship to the concept of the library liaison. Often seen as the face of the library, the academic liaison bridges the gap between the library and university community
Where Research Begins: Choosing a Research Project That Matters to You (and the World)
No full textSelf-centeredness is not a personality trait that we normally value in our society. However, when it comes to research, nothing will capture our focus and attention as much as researching a topic that has personal significance to us. This is one of the central themes of this book: our questions should drive the research process. Unlike many books that are targeted toward experienced researchers who benefit from a nuts-and-bolts approach to how to conduct research, this text primarily serves as a guide for the novice researcher. The book will also offer insights to experienced scholars seeking alternative approaches to the research process. Mullaney and Rea also address the often neglected but important suggestion that we conduct research with a purpose in mind, employing evocative language to demonstrate how researching from the self-centered perspective helps students figure out what to do before they begin the process of research in earnest
ChangeMasters All: A Series on Librarians Who Steered a Clear Course toward the Twenty-First Century: An Interview with Howard F. McGinn
No full textPutting Assessment Into Action: Selected Projects From the First Cohort of the Assessment in Action Grant
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A Review of “Delivering Research Data Management Services: Fundamentals of Good Practice”
Full text linkA Review of Discovering and Using Historical Geographic Resources on the Web: A Practical Guide for Librarians
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ChangeMasters All: A Series on Librarians Who Steered a Clear Course Toward the Twenty-First Century An Interview with Howard F. McGinn
Full text linkAs with many of the library administrators profiled in this exclusive LA&M series, Howard McGinn’s career was shaped by the civil rights movement of the 1960s. However, unlike many of his generation, McGinn was able to combine a profound religious sensibility with business acumen to forge an amazing career
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