http://tametheweb.com/2008/07/14/check-that-ego/ Libraries, Technology and People Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:27:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 http://tametheweb.com/2008/07/14/check-that-ego/comment-page-1/#comment-5852 jennimi Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:55:31 +0000 http://tametheweb.com/?p=3148#comment-5852 This post has particular resonance with me which I won't elaborate too much upon. One thing I learned working in an academic library is the politics which can and do intercede in deciding who gets mentioned on the system listserv or various library publications, and who doesn't. This post has particular resonance with me which I won’t elaborate too much upon. One thing I learned working in an academic library is the politics which can and do intercede in deciding who gets mentioned on the system listserv or various library publications, and who doesn’t.

]]> http://tametheweb.com/2008/07/14/check-that-ego/comment-page-1/#comment-5466 Melissa Kiser Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:01:46 +0000 http://tametheweb.com/?p=3148#comment-5466 I just found this today in the course of my research on self-checkout in libraries. The Richmond (BC) Public Library has a beautiful page where they list fast fact about the library system, but also where they have a massive list of the awards they have won. It's different than an FAQ; it's kind of a celebration of what an awesome library they are. Take a look: http://www.yourlibrary.ca/bclafastfacts.cfm I just found this today in the course of my research on self-checkout in libraries. The Richmond (BC) Public Library has a beautiful page where they list fast fact about the library system, but also where they have a massive list of the awards they have won. It’s different than an FAQ; it’s kind of a celebration of what an awesome library they are. Take a look: http://www.yourlibrary.ca/bclafastfacts.cfm

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