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

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Last week, Vermont State University announced plans for an “all-digital” academic library when the new institution, formed from the consolidation of three colleges, officially launches on July 1. “What we heard was that they need and want access to library resources where they are, whether on or off campus.”

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Librarians' "new normal" includes pain points

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: DENVER—As snow fell from gray skies on Tuesday, higher education professionals, publishers, librarians, information technologists, government researchers and others met this week for the Coalition for Networked Information spring membership meeting. Budget cuts—real or imagined—are not the only challenge.

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5 Strategies for Improving University Library Management Services

Creatrix Campus

5 Strategies for Improving University Library Management Services admin Wed, 07/24/2024 - 17:17 According to recent studies, improving student learning experiences globally requires efficient administration of university libraries.

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5 High Tech Solutions that Enable High Touch Campus Experiences

University Business

And while this portion of the book focuses on the work environment, there is no reason to believe that this doesn’t translate to every aspect of a young adult’s life including their experience with higher education. Browse: TouchNet Partners offering Library Solutions.

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

The Change Leader, Inc.

The growth of online education has greatly accelerated. With the rapid changes in whats available in devices and software, leaders of higher education institutions and faculty are being forced to think creatively about how to utilize and even embrace online education. The largest percentage of distance education students (67.8

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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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Trump Dismantles US Institute of Museum and Library Services (YT Daily News)

Higher Education Inquirer

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has put its entire staff on administrative leave following President Trump's executive order to eliminate seven federal agencies, including IMLS. IMLS is a small federal agency, with about 70 employees, that awards grant funding to museums and libraries across the United States.