By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens Egos can insidiously prevent us from doing what we could do best. Recently, in a late-night conversation, a few trusted librarian colleagues told us how much damage an inflated ego can do to a library’s culture. One in that small circle had clashed with a department member and been called out by the administration for “only thinking of herself” in planning and implementing a new project. Another had been recognized in a national forum as a rising talent, only to have that accolade ignored by employers. A third led a well-regarded project but was […]
Yearly Archives: 2008
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http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6573999.html “Twitter is just one of the Web 2.0 technologies that we are using to engage students within our traditional Web page (www.pasadena.edu/library),” says Mary Ann Laun, assistant dean of library services at Shatford. “We highlight events, interesting stats, and curious facts in an effort to call attention to some of the great things happening in the library. From announcements such as ‘the system is down, ask for help at the Reference desk’ to special events, we have fun conveying quick messages to students.” Twitter can also help promote a blog, whether you’re an individual or an organization—like YALSA. The […]
we’re going to disneyland!, originally uploaded by The Shifted Librarian. What a great way to unwind after a full conference day — and benefit ALA scholarships. The good news: I made it through the Haunted Mansion!
Tony Tallent posts a pic: http://yestoknow.wordpress.com/2008/06/29/help-desk/ And writes: This sign is over the children’s library information desk at Cerritos Library. Doesn’t get any clearer than this.
I’ve had a great time watching the folks twittering the ALA conference this week. For my ALA TechSource post, I thought I’d look at how Twitter helped, hindered (?) and augmented the conference. I have some ideas but I want to see what anecdotal evidence will do to my thinking. If you want to share a brief anecdote, a favorite tweet/twitter moment, or anything related, please email me: mstephens7 (at) mac.com
IMG_2623, originally uploaded by Hidden Peanuts.
Library Society of the World wins the “California Dreaming” conference game team competition, originally uploaded by ALA – The American Library Association.
LSW team pulls ahead in the “California Dreaming” big game as of noon PDT, originally uploaded by ALA staff.
ALA’s Safety Orange Bag, originally uploaded by rhastings.
Evette Atkins and Steven Bowers, originally uploaded by Library Journal. 2008 Movers & Shakers Evette Atkins and Steven Bowers, who attended high school together, share a page and a table at LJ’s Movers & Shakers lunch. Check the 2008 ALA Annual Conference page for more live coverage: libraryjournal.com/ala2008