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3 Questions on Academic Library Budgets for an Assessment and Planning Librarian

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Fitzgerald , an assessment and planning librarian at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, reached out to me after reading my piece “ How Do Academic Libraries Spend Their Money? ” In her email, Sarah shared some fantastic insights on trends in academic library spending. How do academic libraries spend their budgets?

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Benefits of Integrating Service-Learning With Other High-Impact Practices

The Scholarly Teacher

This article describes two examples of public health service-learning combined with other HIPs that have resulted in high student engagement and success. This site was named for lead-contaminated soil, a remnant of the city’s industrial past, that potentially impacts child health.

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Study: Increased marijuana use on college campuses

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The study’s findings indicate that marijuana use on college campuses is common and the ability to vape marijuana may increase usage on college campuses, including in public locations such as classrooms and libraries. Is this Career Advice newsletter?:

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Breaking News: Top 5 Cities for Journalism Internships

AIFS Abroad

Local and regional news organizations report on stories from around England, the UK, and beyond, making it a great place to develop skills in audience engagement, interviewing sources, and writing news articles for various demographics. Outside of your internship, London offers endless chances for cultural enrichment and exploration.

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Admissions Counselor on the Mission of a Liberal Arts College

Great College Advice

You might share articles on topics of shared interest. The Offer was written in 1906 and it says this: To be at home in all lands and all ages; to count Nature a familiar acquaintance, and Art an intimate friend; to carry the keys of the world’s library in your pocket, and feel its resources behind you in whatever task you undertake.

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How micro-internships prepare women for tech careers

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: One organization is creating space at the tech industry’s table for undergraduates by providing short-term work experiences to equip them for summer internships and beyond. Employment in science, technology, engineering and math has grown over the years, with about 24 percent of the U.S.’s Is this Career Advice newsletter?:

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Community colleges' positive, pervasive digital leap

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“We cover the northern half of New Hampshire … Even though they may be online students, they still might take an online class from the comfort of our library.” “The digital transformation has real staying power from an access standpoint,” Lloyd said, adding that effective technology support is vital to access.