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Librarians' "new normal" includes pain points

Confessions of a Community College Dean

” During the early pandemic lockdowns, Montana State students made abundant use of virtual chat reference services, Trunnell said. Meanwhile, this academic year, demand for one-on-one consultations has skyrocketed. Some faculty need minimal help with such efforts, while others require extensive assistance over time, he said.

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Backlash as a university says its library will be 'all digital'

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Since the announcement, the union faculty and staff voted no confidence in the state college chancellor, Grewal and others in leadership earlier this week, according to WCAX. But the next day, a local news headline blared, “Vermont State University to Close Libraries, Downgrade Sports Programs.

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