The Small and Rural Academic Library : Leveraging Resources and Overcoming Limitations.

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.

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.

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