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Strategic Thinking Guide for Academic Librarians in the New Economy

Posted on 24 March 2009 by Rick Mason

The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) has issued a new report titled Strategic Thinking Guide for Academic Librarians in the New Economy (pdf). It joins the growing chorus of reports that indicate that we are in for a … Continue reading →

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OCLC Policy – Final Report to the ARL Board

Posted on 21 February 2009 by Rick Mason

The ARL’s Ad Hoc Task Force has submitted their final report (pdf) on the OCLC license policy change, and there is a great deal of constructive advice for OCLC to use.  The report’s Summary of Recommendations: OCLC needs to develop … Continue reading →

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