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INFORMATION AGENCIES AT A

GLANCE

Introduction to Library & Information Sciences

LIBM 6320Instructor: Dr. Wendy Rickman

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INFORMATION AGENCY :

“THE GREATER PINE BLUFF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE”

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“THE GREATER PINE BLUFF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE” The Mission of the Greater Pine Bluff

Chamber of Commerce is to strengthen the community by developing and promoting our resources, which will sustain an environment of economic growth. (Greater Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce, [GPBCC], 2011).

The Chamber’s Vision is to establish Pine Bluff and Jefferson County as a world-class community. (GPBCC, 2011).

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THE GREATER PINE BLUFF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS CELEBRATING 100

YEARS…

Supporting Business in Jefferson County

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THE GREATER PINE BLUFF CHAMBER OF

COMMERCE PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR THE

COMMUNITY SUCH AS:• Networking Opportunities

•Volunteer Opportunities•Information Opportunities•Complimentary Services

•Government Affairs•Community Promotion and Growth

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INFORMATION AGENCY:

“ SCOGGINS-MAY-HALLGIFTED AND TALENTED CENTER”

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“SCOGGINS-MAY-HALLGIFTED AND TALENTED CENTER”

The mission of the Gifted and Talented Program is to provide an educational environment for the identified G/T students which will allow them to develop intellectually, socially, and emotionally.

Scoggins-May-Hall Student Handbook, [SMHSH], 2011.

The goal of the Gifted and Talented Program is to identify the unique potential of each student and to provide the educational environment conducive to develop that potential.

Scoggins-May-Hall Student Handbook, [SMHSH], 2011.

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THE PROGRAMS GOALS:-TO PROVIDE THE UNIQUE POTENTIAL OF EACH STUDENT AND TO PROVIDE THE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT CONDUCIVE TO DEVELOP THAT POTENTIAL-TO INCLUDE ALL TYPES OF GIFTED STUDENTS FROM ALL CULTURES AND ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS, REGARDLESS OF RACE, SEX, OR CREED, WHICH HAVE A NEED FOR SPECIALIZED SERVICES.-TO PROVIDE A QUALITY G/T PROGRAM FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHOSE LEARNING CHARACTERISTICS AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS REQUIRE A DIFFERENTIATED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.

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SCOGGINS-MAY-HALL GIFTED AND TALENTED STAFF:

Director: Sheryl KearneyFacilitator: Tonya ColenFacilitator: Laura McNultySecretary: Kathy Mullen

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REFERENCES:

Greater Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce. (2011). Welcome to Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Retrieved from http://www.pinebluffchamber.com

Scoggins-May-Hall Gifted and Talented Center. (2011). Creating Opportunities for Building Potential. [Brochure].

Scoggins-May-Hall Gifted and Talented Center. (2011). Student Handbook. [Handbook].

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