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* Association of College and Research Libraries Distance Learning Section, includes in-depth presentation of the ACRL Guidelines for Distance Learning Library Services -- considered to be the authoritative document on distance learning library services for post secondary institutions

As libraries develop stronger web presences, they will serve more patrons from their homes, offices and schools. Online classes are another way to reach these remote patrons. Tutorials and instructional sites offer community services like literacy programs and computer classes. They teach patrons how to use the library and simultaneously teach them day-to-day skills.

* The Center for Distance Learning Research

Continuing education has always been important to library professionals and paraprofessionals. Now, more than ever, a rapidly changing workplace requires that library staff be up on their technical skills.

Independent, The (London) - Courses that fit around your life

June 28, 2007 -- We all know that taking our study further can brighten our lives and boost our careers, but things are not always that easy. While fresh-faced undergrads ...

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Chicago Sun-Times - This proctor makes house calls; Web cam aims to curb online course

June 20, 2007 -- Do you trust students to take an exam on their own computer from home or work, even though it may be easy to sneak a peek at the textbook? Or do you ...

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Independent, The (London) - 'I have a fine art degree but I really want to get into stage

June 14, 2007 -- Designs on the stage Can you tell me about postgraduate courses in stage design and what they cover? I have a degree in fine art and have been working as a stage assistant at a local theatre f

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Kansas City Star, The - Online universities find homebase

June 13, 2007 -- You've seen the commercials and heard the sales pitches -- get an online university degree while working full-time. In the past five years, the Northland ...

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Business Wire - Public Safety Blog Launched by Faculty Members of Capella University

June 11, 2007 -- Public Safety Signals is authored by two experts on public safety of online university MINNEAPOLIS -- A new blog focusing on public safety and law ...

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Business Wire - Laureate Education Accepts Increased Offer from Investor Group of $62.00 Per Share in Cash via a Tender Offer

June 4, 2007 -- Investor Group Intends to Commence Tender Offer by June 8, 2007 BALTIMORE -- Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAUR), the world's leading international ...

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Philadelphia Inquirer, The - Internet and education: What will the future bring?

June 3, 2007 -- Ken Hartman was talking about his favorite subject: technology and its impact on education.

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Market Wire - North Plains Systems Experiences Significant Expansion Within Educational Sector as Use of Rich Media by Academia Continues to Grow

May 31, 2007 -- North Plains, the leading provider of digital asset management (DAM) software and solutions, continues to see strong demand from the world of academia ...

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Independent, The (London) - Who wants to be a vet?

May 24, 2007 -- Who's to say whether it's life imitating television, or vice versa, but the students who dream of being a vet today don't aspire to be like James Herriot, ...

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Independent, The (London) - 'Can I get on to a criminology programme? Are there online

May 17, 2007 -- Guilt-edged chance I'm interested in studying criminology but I don't have a law background - I have a BA in English - although I've done voluntary ...

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