The small and rural academic library : leveraging resources and overcoming limitations / edited by Kaetrena Davis Kendrick and Deborah Tritt.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Kendrick, Kaetrena Davis, editor.

Tritt, Deborah, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rural libraries--United States--Administration.

Rural libraries.

Small libraries--United States--Administration.

Small libraries.

Academic libraries--United States--Administration.

Academic libraries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (265 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago, Illinois : Association of College and Research Libraries, [2016]

Summary:

Through the use of case studies, research, and practical interviews, The Small or Rural Academic Library: Leveraging Resources and Overcoming Limitations explores how academic librarians in such environments can keep pace with, create, and improve modern library practices and services, network with colleagues, and access continuing education and professional development opportunities.

Contents:

The Small and Rural Academic Library

Table of Contents

Introduction

Section One: Library and Outreach Services

Chapter 1. Cracking the Competition: Collaboration in Programming

Big Ideas, Small Libraries. A Personal Touch at Kentucky Christian University

Chapter 2. Strengthening the Small Library: Creating Opportunities for Archives Development

Chapter 3. Removing Barriers and Building Bridges: Distance Learning Library Services in Small or Rural Academic Libraries

Section Two: Human Resources and Professional Development

Chapter 4. Strategically Staffing the Small and Rural Academic Library

Big Ideas, Small Libraries. Leading Locally

Chapter 5. Managing Student Workers in the Small Academic Library

Big Ideas, Small Libraries. Staff Engagement for Cohesion

Section Three: Planning

Chapter 6. Succession Planning at a Small Academic Library

Chapter 7. Mission Possible: Strategic Planning for Small Academic Libraries

Section Four: Instruction

Chapter 8. Let's Be Direct about Information Literacy Assessment: Using Quick Writes to Gather Authentic Evidence of Student Learning

Big Ideas, Small Libraries. Livre en place: Embedded Librarianship at a Specialized Library

Chapter 9. Small Academic Libraries and the Culture of Assessment

Section Five: Technology

Chapter 10. Technology Triage: Assessing and Managing Library Systems and Projects

Big Ideas, Small Libraries. Being Innovative: Creating Innovative Tutorials

Chapter 11. Instructional Technology and Instructional Space on the Satellite Campus

About the Authors.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-8389-8901-2

OCLC:

959150013