Sentences with phrase «role of libraries»

Our two programs develop strategies for effective leadership in contemporary libraries and the changing role of library leaders as new technologies redefine teaching, learning, and information services.

What in your opinion are the specific roles of libraries and / or archives and / or museums and other heritage institutions in community building and memory building?

The report went on to discuss the changing role of the library, at least in the minds of patrons and consumers.

It is time for other stakeholders in the e-book market to clearly acknowledge the important role of libraries in developing a reading culture which actively fosters the sale of books and eBooks».

By bridging the traditional role of the library as a place for reading and books with the increasing presence of technology, the findings presented in this report indicate that digital reading programs may be a good first step for libraries just beginning to implement technology programs.

It is quite noteworthy that AG Szpunar highlights in a rather long introduction the important role of libraries and their difficulties to adapt to the changing circumstances of book consumption.

American Association of School Librarians / Association of College and Research Libraries Task Force on the Educational Role of Libraries.

Lauren Smith, from the group Voices for the Library, said: «Libraries have been massively underfunded for a very long time, which is the result of the government refusing to acknowledge the educational role of libraries.

She approaches history through a critical lens of both «builders and users» to understand the multifaceted roles of library actors (librarians, readers, technicians, administrators) to shape the meaning of libraries, popular education, and literacy in 20th century Vietnam.

Is the central role of the library to level the economic playing field between the content haves and have nots, or is it broadly promote literacy and education?

The President of the American Library Association, Maureen Sullivan, commented, ««We are pleased Simon & Schuster has recognized the vital roles of libraries in supporting reading in all its formats by announcing a library e-lending pilot in New York City.

ALA highlighted the valuable role of libraries in the publishing and reading ecosystems and thus why more flexible and favorable terms for library ebook lending are in everyone's best interest.

The options that libraries have today for e-books (in terms of content, interface, interoperability, and so on) are very limited, and that greatly impacts the primary role of the library ---- to connect people and information.

Such an example illustrate the good news about the shifting role of library services and, moreover, the multiple layers of opportunity to identify the value added services that the law library can provide in order to «do the best for less.»

This is part of the Project's larger research agenda supported by a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to look at how these devices are affecting people's relationship with their local libraries, the services those libraries offer, and the general role of libraries in communities.

These selected examples of information literacy partnerships were compiled from the Appendix of the Blueprint for Collaboration, a report of the AASL / ACRL Task Force on the Educational Role of Libraries and from e-mails sent as a result of a call on several listservs.

Third, picking up on his introduction, AG Szpunar underlines the historically («[s] ince time immemorial») important role of libraries (as repositories for books) «for the preservation of, and access to culture and scientific knowledge».

The role of libraries has evolved in recent years, but they are still as vital to an informed society as they were a century ago.

Frederick Wiseman on the making of his exquisite Ex Libris: New York Public Library, which is about the role of the library in society.

[Library professionals] hear about financial management, leadership strategies, adult development, and other issues in higher education such as the perspective of the dean and provost, and the role of the library from a campus wide perspective.

Apply for this three - day library leadership program where you will learn how to adapt and understand the role of libraries in an age of technological change.

Technology and new learning modalities are fundamentally redefining how individuals access information and, thus, the role of the library.

Gain insight and practical knowledge to reimagine the role of your library in a time of rapid technological change.

«The new digital environment is redefining the role of the library,» Zolner says.

Drawing attention to the positive impact of teacher - librarian staffing shows no disrespect for the role of the library technician.

This of course presents a huge opportunity to make strong connections for technology - enabled learning in school, supported by the role of the library as a learning commons and the teacher - librarian's role as information specialist, instructional leader, and technology coach.

Libraries from all sectors are building on that foundation to transform understanding of the role of the library from a place to access ideas into a place to fuel knowledge - building and creativity.

Because of this work, education and youth development leaders across the country will have important conversations about the role of libraries in expanding summer learning opportunities that address the summer learning slide.

In what ways do different political regimes throughout twentieth century Vietnamese history — French colonialism (1887 - 1954), Vietnamese Communism (1954 - present), and anti-Communism republic (1954 - 1975)-- envision the role of libraries in relation to (1) public education (2) control and access to information and (3) modern nationhood?

reparation in Instructional Design The role of the library media specialist is a dynamic practice that demands versatile skills.

To better understand the context of younger Americans» engagement with libraries, this report will also explore their broader attitudes about technology and the role of libraries in the digital age.

Not only are we bringing access to the user, but it also is an example of how the role of a library can easily be integrated into our daily lives, which complements the standard brick - and - mortar library experience.

They can start with the role of libraries in providing best - sellers, a key way in which these widely cherished institutions endear themselves to local taxpayers in many locations.

«This partnership with Macmillan is a new, wonderful way to share our collections and celebrate the role of libraries with the public.

It seems ridiculous to suggest that when eBooks take off the role of libraries will be cut to a fifth or a tenth of what it is today — However, it's quite likely.

In light of the New York Public Library's ongoing plan to move many of its books away from its main branch into offsite storage with 24 - hour advance request required, Bell wonders to what extent libraries really need to keep books around anymore, and what the changing role of the library might mean in years to come.

«What Is the Role of Libraries in the Age of E-Books and Digital Information?»

We hope librarians will find this material useful as they discuss the role of libraries in their communities and make plans for the future.

Read more about the program on the Smashwords blog and stay tuned for more on the role of libraries in independent publishing.

Lee Rainie discussed his group's latest findings about the role of libraries and librarians on April 3 at Innovative Users Group conference.

In addition, the SLEI is an excellent way to inform all stakeholders about the role of library media programs and library media specialists.

In addition to examining the role of libraries as contributors to people's learning, this survey also continued the Center's benchmarking of library usage.

One library staff member especially emphasized the role of the library as a physical space for study, writing that librarians should «reach out more to young adults and offer a safe place for them to study, to ask questions and discover answers.»

Through these personal connections and new ways of thinking about authorship, publishing, and the role of libraries in their communities, Tonya found the support she needed to publish her students» writings in the Los Gatos vortex.

at the Kalfayan Gallery features works by artists Hrair Sarkissian, Slavs and Tatars, Antonis Donef, Maria Loizidou, Chryssa, Maria Lai, Anselm Kiefer, Thomas Hirschhorn and Nina Papaconstantinou which demonstrate how artistic expression draws inspiration from books and the role of the library as a collection of information and resources.

The role of a library manager or director, however, does have to include the strategic side.

My voice was part of the outcry over the fact that at a crucial juncture for the role of libraries in the world, a person was taking the helm who was neither a librarian nor an information professional.

So much of it revolved around the role of library professionals.