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

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Five hundred of the approximately 5,000 students across the three soon-to-be-merged institutions responded, and those students indicated, “We want information as quickly as possible, and digital is better,” according to Grewal. Students had been invited to weigh in via an email that included a link to the online survey.

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For meta or for worse…

SRHE

It’s been often observed that every development in communications and information technology – radio, TV, computers, the internet – has produced assertions that the new technology means that the university as understood hitherto is finished. Possible negative effects of AI? Sorry, how do you mean, “negative”?

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Working environments: a short overview of the literature

SRHE

Haapakangas et al (2018) noticed that difficulties in locating available workspaces led to frustration and perceptions of time loss and recommend implementing real-time information systems to help employees locate suitable workspaces and accessible quiet zones to address privacy needs. Personal communication to Kipar, N.,

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

Clark Nesxen

Current Trends Over the past few years, more and more libraries have been implementing the following trends to serve their communities better: Access to Technology: Technology has permeated all aspects of our lives. However, only some have access to computers or even the internet.

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The Digital Library: Providing services at the cutting edge

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

The Digital Library is in fact comprised of three services: Development & Systems Digital Imaging Unit uCreate Studio These services offer a range of technical support to the University focused on the provision of digital services, assets and technologies, all in support of research, teaching and learning. and Resource (or Reading) Lists.

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President moves: Hired, fired, retired and one unexpected loss after a 19-year tenure

University Business

Before becoming president, at least two leaders have served higher education in an academic or administrative capacity for over 25 years. Remembering Sister Candace Introcaso The word came from La Roche University’s Twitter page: “With a heavy heart, I must inform you that moments before the 2 p.m.

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Lecture Recording: What does research say about its effect on attendance?

Teaching Matters Online Learning

Edit: Teaching Matters has recently published a mini-series about Lecture Recording in Higher Education. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia , 17 (4), 453–475. Medical Student Attendance at Non-compulsory Lectures: Do Electronic Course Materials Matter? Advances in Health Sciences Education , 12 (2), 201–210.