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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Mitchell, W. Bede – Journal of Access Services, 2007
S. R. Ranganathan's five laws of library science, originally published in 1931, provide the basis for reflections on current trends in academic libraries.
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Library Science, Time Perspective, Reflection
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Mitchell, W. Bede; Smith, Fred W. – Journal of Access Services, 2005
For as long as libraries have charged fines for books returned after their due dates, this familiar practice has excited comment and controversy. Fines are thought by many to deter patrons from keeping materials too long. However, others believe there is little persuasive evidence that fines are more effective at minimizing overdues than are…
Descriptors: Library Services, Positive Reinforcement, Rewards, Academic Libraries