Technology in the Early Years: What Do We Know & Why Does it Matter to Children’s Librarians?

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Chip Donohue ALA 2014, ECRR 2.0: Using Apps & eBooks in Storytime

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  • 1. TechnologyintheEarly Years:Whatdoweknow andwhydoesitma0er tochildrenslibrarians? ChipDonohue,PhD DeanofDistanceLearningandCon

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