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At Libraries, Quiet Makes a Comeback - Technology - The Chronicle of Higher Education - 0 views

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  • The buzzing of smartphones, the clacking of computer keys, the chatter of study groups: Academic libraries aren't the quiet temples to scholarship they used to be. Personal portable technology takes some of the blame. So does the current pedagogical emphasis on group work. In response to students' devices and habits, many librarie
  • According to Elizabeth Leslie Bagley, director of library services, the students asked for designated quiet zones. "They supported the idea of not having laptops and iPods" in those spaces, she says. "They are pretty vigilant about policing it."
  • sha towers on 20 Jul 12
     
    a quote from one of our own, Karen G. Schneider!
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AOTUS: Collector in Chief | Thoughts on Leadership - 0 views

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  • sha towers on 29 Jul 11
     
    Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates Commencement Address at the U.S. Naval Academy.   Gates' leadership qualities: Vision-"the ability to get your eyes off your shoelaces… and see beyond the day-to-day tasks and problems."Deep Conviction-"a strength of purpose and belief in a cause that reaches out to others, touches their hearts, and makes them eager to follow."Self-confidence-"the quiet self-assurance that allows a leader to give other both real responsibility and real credit for success."Moral Courage-"the courage to chart a new course; the courage to do what is right and not just what is popular; the courage to stand alone; the courage to act."Integrity-"for a real leader, personal virtues-self-reliance, self-control, honor, truthfulness, morality-are absolute."Common Decency-"treating those around you-and, above all, your subordinates-with fairness and respect."
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