Writing about books, reading, ecommerce, and the information industry. Particular to my reading tastes, some thoughts. On books, reading, publishing, literacy, and the like, and, hopefully, some interesting books and new authors to put on your list. 2017 Books on my shelf - Recommended Reads.

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In 2010, ACRL launched its Value of Academic Libraries initiative, the purpose of which is primarily to advance a research agenda that encourages the library profession to answer the question, How does the library advance the missions of the institution? Methods used by academic libraries to demonstrate value within and without their institutions have included assessment, .