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Transforming a Curriculum Center for the 21st Century at Eastern Washington University Libraries

  • Julie Miller
  • , Nadean Meyer

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    Abstract

    Teacher education is a vital component of Eastern Washington University’s (EWU) mission and history. In 2006, after several years of decline in collections and usage of its curriculum center, EWU Libraries made a commitment to transform it into a center for twenty-first century educators. The center has changed greatly in a short time with five conditions facilitating the center’s rapid transformation from an outdated, infrequently used corner of the library to a vibrant and busy hub. These conditions for change include: a librarian who acts as catalyst; a visioning process; essential structures upon which to build; the ability to reallocate resources, and the underlying element in this transformation: organizational leadership. Next steps in the transformation will include systematic assessment of resources and services, increased access to instructional technologies, and development of collaboration spaces.

    Original languageAmerican English
    JournalScholarship and Professional Work
    StatePublished - Jan 1 2008

    Disciplines

    • Library and Information Science

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