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Vermont State U Will Make Libraries All Digital

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The goal of the changes, Grewal said, is to provide "greater equity of access to our library services.” ” The new university will combine Castleton University, Vermont Technical College and Northern Vermont University. Northern Vermont in 2018 absorbed Johnson State College and Lyndon State College.

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Vermont State U Will Make Libraries All Digital

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The goal of the changes, Grewal said, is to provide “greater equity of access to our library services.” ” The new university will combine Castleton University, Vermont Technical College and Northern Vermont University. Northern Vermont in 2018 absorbed Johnson State College and Lyndon State College.

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Librarians' "new normal" includes pain points

Confessions of a Community College Dean

In a library landscape where budgets are strapped and librarians struggle to reach students, artificial intelligence might offer some efficiencies, according to Elias Tzoc, associate dean for teaching, learning and research at Clemson University. “I know that’s part of the misinformation issue,” Tzoc said.

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Backlash as a university says its library will be 'all digital'

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Articles with titles such as “ Academic Libraries Without Print ” may perpetuate fear that some institutions seek to reduce print to zero. But this and other articles focus on library services “centered on” e-resources but not to the exclusion of print.

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The Growth of Online Education Provides Opportunities: The Changing Face of Higher Ed Part 9

The Change Leader, Inc.

Building Programs Strategically Online programs generally are created based on an opportunity that a school, unit, or department sees, such as Windward Community Colleges Hawaiian Studies program. Program and course development.

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Trump Order Threatens University Libraries, Museums

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Trump Order Threatens University Libraries, Museums kathryn.palmer Thu, 03/20/2025 - 03:00 AM The president disbanded the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Academic researchers, librarians and museum professionals say defunding the agency undermines their commitment to education. Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer

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