I had a GREAT time at NYPL meeting some cool folks and talking about the Hyperlinked Library. Thanks to all who attended.
Yearly Archives: 2007
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I’m using Google reader to monitor my class blogs this semester. So far, I like it, even though I’m so steeped in my Safari RSS reading. I’m already knocked out by the blogging going on in both my LIS753 Internet Fundamentals class and the Library 2.0 class. Last week we discussed Virtual Communities and read Rheingold and Buckland. I think looking at the formation of virtual communities lays a perfect foundation for examining social software. The blogging assignment this week – post about your first or an early experience with a virtual community.
IMG_0216 Originally uploaded by National Library of New Zealand http://librarytechnz.natlib.govt.nz/2007/09/in-2017-libraries-will-be.html What began as a small campaign to encourage people to visit the National Library’s trade exhibit area has since gone global, so I thought I’d use our own blog to wrap some context around the cards that have blown out of the drawer and all over the Net.
September 21, 2007. The Hyperlinked Library. New York Public Library staff presentation. October 5, 2007, Featured Speaker, Top Technology Trends, Nevada Library Association, Carson City, Nevada October 10, 2007. Keynote, Illinois Library Association, Springfield, Illinois October 29-31, 2007, Internet Librarian, Monterey, California. Public Libraries Track with Jenny Levine and a super HOT lineup of speakers! November 2, 2007. Schaumburg Public Library Staff In Service Day, Schaumburg, Illinois. November 10-11, 2007. Hawaii Library Association, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Kauai: Opening General Session: Ten Top Technologies & Ideas to Improve Library Productivity, Session: Working Better in a 2.0 World: Discovery & Play Discussion […]
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I want to share some discussion from Wednesday night’s LIS768 Class. Here’s the task I gave the groups: Michael Buckland writes in the introduction to Redesigning Library Services: “Libraries exist for the benefit of the mind, but they have serious practical problems coping with the acquisition, storage and handling of the documents and records with which they deal. Major constraints arise from the technology used as a means for providing service. Any change in technology that would have a significant effect on the methods available for acquisition, storage, delivery, or searching procedures could have important consequences for library service. Consequently […]
Derik Badman does a quick sketch of the male counterpart to Wyoming’s Mud Flap Girl. There’s been a lot of discussion in the last few days about these images. I was glad to see Jenny weigh in: http://theshiftedlibrarian.com/archives/2007/09/19/the-mudflap-flap.html Thanks Derik! madinkbeard.com/library/mudflapboy.jpg www.madinkbeard.com/
The transparent library’s fluid nature and open communication allow all levels of staff to understand what it takes to meet user needs. By following this simple rule—bring them out—you’ll develop a big-picture understanding of library services among your staff, and you’ll see dividends immediately. Read the whole column here
Wyoming Libraries: Mud Flap Girl Originally uploaded by mstephens7 http://www.wyominglibraries.org/campaign.html Wyoming’s libraries are as expansive as the state, and as close as down the street. Libraries offer more than many people realize, and we want to reach out beyond our regular users to let people know this. The new statewide marketing campaign is designed to increase understanding, use and support of Wyoming libraries. The campaign theme is “Bringing the World to Wyoming.” When you see an Eiffel Tower topped with a western windmill or a pickup with a Trojan Horse trailer, you’ll know that libraries have brought the world to […]
1376416694_72c2168125 Originally uploaded by National Library of New Zealand Discuss…. (Okay – would this be a good exercise for LIS701? I think so…)