Monthly Archives: March 2005

75 posts

Implications of Podcasting in Library Land

Implications of Podcasting in Library Land In the first two days of CIL, I heard the term “podcasting” in a few sessions, including the “Dead Tech” session. I guess, then, that “podcasting” is sooooo hot right now. With that, I thinkl we need to put some thought into what might happen as libraries jump on the syndicated audio (and video bandwagon). I’m all for adding media to a library’s presence, but I also see the need to plan and ponder how the creation of audio content might impact our work: Have a visiting author? Will guest speakers sign off on […]

CBS MarketWatch Coverage that Means a lot to Me

Via Rochelle at LISNews (Blake, you rule!): Librarians’ words to Ponder The keepers of old-school information, librarians, are gathering in Washington this week at a conference titled “Computers in Libraries.” The chatter on panels and in receptions about the Internet, and the several live blogs covering the event, clearly show that librarians are anything but introverted and low-tech, as stereotypes would have it. Cliff Lynch, executive director of the Coalition for Networked Information, keynoted the meeting with this provocative comment: “When everyone can own a computer and enjoy a fast connection, then everyone can become a broadcaster and publisher.” I […]

Optimizing Technology in Public Libraries

Here’s my presentation: Tech Planning in Libraries We had a snafu yesterday in my presentation. The PPT slides in the proceedings were put in the Workshop section — because I also taught a workshop with a similar name this week. Sorry for the confusion. AND: Here’s the book I spoke about: How Libraries And Librarians Help: A Guide To Identifying User-Centered Outcomes Amazon link

That Appcasting is so hot right now

Wonderful moment of synchronicity here in the Hilton Honors lounge this am while I enjoy a breakfast tea and some wifi. Last night at Dead tech, I heard a new term – appcasting. This morning, I search to update my Mac’s flickr plugin for iPhoto and I find the flickr export appcast: http://www.speirs.org/flickrexport/appcast.xml Nice.

Post “Dead Tech”: Sushi and Discussion

Nice evening…great Dead Tech Session! I’ll be posting images tomorrow. After, Aaron, David King and I stepped out for some Miso, Sushi and some darn good conversation about library IT departments, the academic library, implications of podcasts and videocasts and all things in between. One thing that impressed me today about the actual impact of blogging on the library profession is that David used a blog post as a talking point during his first session about targeting web services and statistics.

3 Classes I Wish I Could Teach At My Library (But Can?t):

Aaron’s | Jessamyn |Rose Read Classes I Wish I Could Teach At My Library (But Can?t): Music for the Masses: This workshop will teach partipants how to mount their entire music collections for sharing on the Peer to Peer networks. Best practices, innovative tips and legal advice if you’re busted round out a dynamic two hours in the library training room. Requirements: 1 Terrabyte firewire Hard Drive and a $200 legal retainer fee. Camcorder Cinema 101: Join us for a field trip to a showing of Return of the Sith! We’ll provide a sheet of handy tips on making the […]