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Librarians should stand with the Internet Archive (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Internet Archive, a nonprofit library in San Francisco, has grown into one of the most important cultural institutions of the modern age. For the sake of libraries and library users everywhere, let’s hope they don’t succeed. and Penguin Random House assert that the Internet Archive is not a real library.

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Remembering Professor Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. (1952-2023)

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Al Sharpton has become the lightning rod in moving Obama’s agenda forward,” Ogletree said in a 2010 interview “And he has access to both the streets and the suites, to make sure that the people who are voiceless, faceless and powerless finally have some say.” A native of Merced, Calif., Ogletree was the oldest of seven siblings.

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The Next Chapter for Public Libraries: How Current and Future Trends are Shaping the Libraries of Tomorrow

Clark Nesxen

Over the last few years, public libraries have transitioned from being buildings that only store and lend books to being fully featured community centers. The most successful public libraries are designed with people in mind and with the help of the community they serve. What is most important to those who use the library?

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My 2025 Higher Ed Finance Reading List

Robert Kelchen

I link to the final versions of the articles whenever possible, but those without access to an academic library should note that earlier versions of many of these articles are available online via a quick Google search. Happy reading! The higher education finance landscape and data sources Burke, L. Understanding budgets. Jossey-Bass.

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Merit-Based Financial Aid Explained

Great College Advice

I’m here just kind of outside the library in a little courtyard, the azaleas are in bloom, and students are packed in the library right now studying for finals. So, I picked up this fact sheet and for financial aid, first of all, the tuition for 2010/11 is just over $41,000, just for the tuition alone.

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My 2024 Higher Education Finance Reading List

Robert Kelchen

I link to the final versions of the articles whenever possible, but those without access to an academic library should note that earlier versions of many of these articles are available online via a quick Google search. Here is the reading list I am assigning my students for the course. Friedman, J. Understanding budgets. Jossey-Bass.

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My 2022 Higher Education Finance Reading List

Robert Kelchen

I link to the final versions of the articles whenever possible, but those without access to an academic library should note that earlier versions of many of these articles are available online via a quick Google search. Here is the reading list I am assigning my students for the course. The higher education finance landscape and data sources.

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