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Globalisation and Changing Practices for Academic Librarians in Australia: A Literature Review
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Becker, Linda K. W. – Australian Academic & Research Libraries, 2006
The purpose of this study is to review and analyse historical research related to changes brought on by globalisation in Australian academic libraries. Using relevant literature, this study examines the role of academic librarians in internationalising their own experiences and perspectives for the purpose of improving library, instructional and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, International Education, Librarians
Information Literacy and Information Skills Instruction: Applying Research to Practice in the School Library Media Center. Library and Information Problem-Solving Skills Series.
Montgomery, Paula K., Ed.; Thomas, Nancy Pickering – 1999
This book brings together the literature on information skills instruction with particular reference to models related to information seeking and the information search process, including representational, instructional/teaching, and facilitation models. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the development of the library curriculum as it has evolved…
Descriptors: Educational Development, Educational Practices, Educational Theories, Educational Trends
What Works: Guiding Principles for Collection Development.
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Emergency Librarian, 1993
Presents the research finding that collection development based on sound principles can ensure both better quality materials and increased use by teachers and students. Findings suggesting that collection development should be a cooperative enterprise framed by board- and school-approved guidelines are listed. (seven references) (EA)
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials