Libraries and Learning Links of the Week

ALIA Professional Pathways Phase Two Consultation

ALIA's Phase 2 consultation paper is out, as well as a report on the Phase 1 consultation. I found the updated consultation paper quite disappointing, as ALIA seems to be moving backwards from their stance in Phase 1, and now appears to be suggesting adding even more credentialism to the profession. If you're thinking of writing a submission, be sure to also remind them that when it comes to Work placements: paying people is the fair thing to do.

Minute Papers: the ULTIMATE teaching tool for busy educators

This is a nice outlines of “minute papers” to help students understand how much they actually understood from a class, and help educators understand how effective their teaching is.

Clarivate amends share repurchase program as part of balanced capital allocation plan

Yes, it's a media release from Clarivate. Why am I sharing this? Because if you're in negotiations with Clarivate or one of their many subsidiaries this year, keep this article at the front of your mind. Clarivate have so much cash sloshing around in their back accounts that they are using it to boost their own stock price and make shareholders richer. They can afford to give you a reasonable price.

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