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* University of Kentucky Libraries: Distance Learning Library Services

* Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration: Content Provider Programs

Online Learning Opportunities / Content Providers

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.

Kansas City Star, The - Signature programs will introduce students to careers

August 8, 2007 -- Textbooks are being cast aside for real-life experience this year. The Shawnee Mission School District is offering three new signature programs that ...

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Lexington Herald-Leader - Turnaround year for trio of recruits

August 6, 2007 -- Moncell Allen, Chris Drayton and Markus Boswell were three highly touted University of Kentucky signees from 2006 who didn't make it to campus. Instead ...

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Charlotte Observer, The - COMMUNITY ROUNDUP | MELANIE BASS: Girl Scout Laura Paschall receives the Gold Award

August 5, 2007 -- Laura Paschall was recently presented the Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting, by the Pioneer Girl Scout Council . For her Gold Award ...

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Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Marissa Thomson showcases spacious home in Trophy Club Century 21 Judge Fite Company trophy club

August 3, 2007 -- Marissa Thomson at CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Company in Southlake presents this gorgeous, open and spacious home located in widely sought-out Trophy Club ...

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(Myrtle Beach) Sun News, The - BURROUGHS & CHAPIN: New president pledges growth

August 3, 2007 -- Burroughs & Chapin Co. Inc.'s new president and chief executive officer mingled with area leaders and pledged Thursday to continue the company's fast-paced ...

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PC Magazine - Back-to-School Buying Primer

August 1, 2007 -- 1. Desktop or notebook? Depends on you and your school. The college-bound should check with their school to see if it requires students to buy a par-ticular ...

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Newsweek - Alternate Universe

July 30, 2007 -- It's 1 a.m., and the "Dublin" nightclub is packed. Women in trendy ball gowns and men in miniskirts dance to Bon Jovi. Simon Stevens spins his wheelchair ...

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Columbus Ledger-Enquirer - AT A GLANCE

July 29, 2007 -- Name: Robert Lee Wright Jr. Birth date: March 17, 1937 Siblings: William J. Wright, a Columbus lawyer Family: Wife June Russell, son Russell ...

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Human Events - Conservative Forum

July 16, 2007 -- All correspondence for this feature should be addressed to Conservative Forum, HUMAN EVENTS, One Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001 (e-mail: ...

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Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Of course, British Open is a real study in contradictions

July 15, 2007 -- There are frustrating ironies to this year's host venue for the 136th British Open Championship, which begins Thursday at Carnoustie Golf Links in Carnoustie, ...

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