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Education	
  Libraries,	
  38:1	
  (2015)	
  
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  Education	
  Division,	
  Special	
  Library	
  Association	
  
	
  
	
  

A Note from the Editor 
 
 
As 2015 draws to a close, I am excited to 
introduce a brand new look for 
Education Libraries. When I took over 
editorship of the journal, I hoped to 
continue publishing interesting and 
relevant content but in an updated and 
more reader-friendly package. The new 
Open Journal Systems (OJS) interface, 
will not only provide a better user-
experience but will also allow for a more 
streamlined publication process for 
authors, peer-reviewers and editors alike.  
 
The need to evolve with the changing 
times is a prevalent theme in 
librarianship today.  The research 
articles featured in this issue speak to the 
challenges that libraries face today —
challenges that often necessitate change. 
Rita Kohrman examines the impact of 
economic and academic difficulties on 
Michigan’s Curriculum Materials 
Centers and Collections, while Elizabeth 
Burns explores how school librarians 
must advocate for their positions and 
their library programs.   
 
This issue features a new section for 
Education Libraries: The Member 
Profile. Our first profile features an 
interview with Lesley Farmer, recipient 
of the 2015 Anne Galler award. In 
coming issues we will bring you profiles 
of other members of SLA’s Education 
Division, to build connections between 
members despite geographic distance.  
 
The publication of this issue would not 
have been possible without the help of a 
fantastic editorial team of peer reviewers 
and copy editors.    
 

 
The 2015 Editorial Team: 
Savika Fowsar 
Jim Kelly 
Jessica Lange 
Maura McGrath 
Nikki Tummon, 
 
Education Libraries is looking for a new 
book review editor.  If you are interested 
in this role, please contact Katherine 
Hanz at education.libraries@gmail.com. 
 
Enjoy this issue of Education Libraries, 
and do send comments, questions and 
submissions to 
education.libraries@gmail.com   
 
Happy New Year! 
 
Katherine 
 
 
Katherine Hanz 
Humanities & Social Sciences Library 
McGill University 
Montreal, Quebec, Canada 
Education.libraries@gmail.com  
katherine.hanz@mcgill.ca