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The purpose of this study is to describe a case study of building a career collection at an academic library and to assess the use of materials and the services provided to…
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Purpose
The purpose of this study is to describe a case study of building a career collection at an academic library and to assess the use of materials and the services provided to students and the career services office.
Design/methodology/approach
This study reviewed circulation statistics and COUNTER reports to identify usage of career services resources.
Findings
The major findings of this study indicated that items in the print career collection experienced higher circulation rate than items in the circulating collection at Lied Library.
Originality/value
The information and findings of this study can provide a background of services and information on how to build a career collection in an academic library that can be used as an example for other libraries interested in providing career services and/or collections.
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Priscilla Finley, Margy MacMillan and Susie Skarl
The purpose of this guest editorial is to provide an overview of the LOEX‐of‐the‐West 2008 Conference.
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Purpose
The purpose of this guest editorial is to provide an overview of the LOEX‐of‐the‐West 2008 Conference.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper is a review the conference, which was hosted by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and held from June 4‐6 on the UNLV campus.
Findings
The conference provided a forum for learning and thinking about gaming as it applies to information literacy instruction and for sharing ideas, techniques and concerns.
Originality/value
The paper gives an overview of the LOEX‐of‐the‐West 2008 Conference, and the issues raised there.
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