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Publication Date: 2008
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Transforming a Curriculum Center for the 21st Century at Eastern Washington University Libraries
Miller, Julie; Meyer, Nadean
Education Libraries, v31 n2 p19-30 Win 2008
Teacher education is a vital component of Eastern Washington University's (EWU) mission and history. In 2006, after several years of decline in collections and usage of its curriculum center, EWU Libraries made a commitment to transform it into a center for twenty-first century educators. The center has changed greatly in a short time with five conditions facilitating the center's rapid transformation from an outdated, infrequently used corner of the library to a vibrant and busy hub. These conditions for change include: a librarian who acts as catalyst; a visioning process; essential structures upon which to build; the ability to reallocate resources, and the underlying element in this transformation: organizational leadership. Next steps in the transformation will include systematic assessment of resources and services, increased access to instructional technologies, and development of collaboration spaces.
Descriptors: Research Libraries, Educational Change, Educational Technology, Library Development, Library Services, Change Strategies, Teacher Education, Learning Resources Centers
Special Libraries Association, Education Division. 331 South Patrick Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Tel: 703-647-4900; Fax: 703-647-4901; e-mail: sla@sla.org; Web site: http://units.sla.org/division/ded/education_libraries.html
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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