Currents And Convergence: Navigating The Rivers Of Change: Proceedings Of The Twelfth National Conference Of The Association Of College And Research Libraries April, 7-10 2005, Minneapolis, Minnesota

These proceedings feature 46 contributed and one invited paper from the Twelfth National Conference of the Association of College and Research Libraries in Minneapolis in 2005. The papers center on redefining traditions, changing environments and cultures, converging and collaborating, managing electronic and digital information, evolving modes of scholarly communication, and teaching and learning. A sampling of topics includes leadership dynamics, distance learning students, the role of the library, publishing, formats, reference services, instruction, and employee motivation. Contributors are scholars and librarians from universities in the US. Thompson is the publications manager for the Association of College and Research Libraries. Annotation 2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR