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Mobile Public Library – computer sign Originally uploaded by cindiann Cindi writes: this library has a curious lack of signage. this was only one of two I saw in the whole place. No sign above the service desks or at the entrance to the reference room. …and actually, I like it. It says: if you need help, ask. Also odd (but maybe this just reflects my background as an academic librarian) is that there are three or four people at each of the three service desks.
From Jason, in my LIS753 Class: Here’s an article I came across on this topic. Lexington County Library Bans Social Networking Sites – http://www.thestate.com/154/story/304545.html It’s from TheState.com, South Carolina. They include an online poll asking readers if they think such social software should be banned. As of this morning (3/29) of 101 votes, 52 votes for yes and 49 for no. Here’s part of the article: The primary reason for the decision was research that shows social networking sites can make computer systems vulnerable to viruses, said Dan MacNeill, executive director of the Lexington County Public Library. “This is security […]
2008 MS Library 2.0 Summit at MSU Originally uploaded by Amanda the Librarian
I am finally getting back into the swing after a few days of jetlag and some much needed downtime in Indiana for Easter Break. Right now I’m catching up on my students’ blogs and doing some grading but I can’t help think about three weeks on the other side of the world. Australia is the farthest I have ever traveled from home and the whole process of travel/making a journey fascinates me. I visited thriving cities, took in some sites and spent two sun-scorched days in the Red Center. Uluru amazed me. I am honored to have made this trip […]
Naomi, our Wii winner Originally uploaded by The Shifted Librarian Handing off the Wii to Naomi, a school librarian who donated to LISHost and got a Wii in return. Blake wrote a script that randomly generated a name from the list of donors, and this is the name that came up. Congratulations, Naomi, and thanks to everyone who helped raise $823 for LISHost!
Ouch! http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080321/NEWS01/803210340 SOUTH BEND — Indiana’s new property tax reform law may mean the elimination of Saturday hours at all St. Joseph County Public Library locations, library Director Donald Napoli said. As a result of the new law, the county library is looking at a possible loss of $790,000 in tax revenue in 2009 and a loss of $1.6 million in 2010, plus elimination of $750,000 in the library’s capital projects fund, Napoli said. “We’ll probably close on Saturdays come this summer,” he said. “We need to deal with it right now. We can’t wait until next year.” Reduced funding […]
*open 7 days a week, 12 hours a day" Originally uploaded by The Shifted Librarian Jenny posts photos from her visit to the Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam. These Dutch libraries have a lot going on! Look closely folks. http://www.flickr.com/photos/shifted/sets/72157604217237190/
Electronic Journal Forum : Web 2.0, Library 2.0, and the Hyperlinked Library Michael Stephens, Contributor and Maria Collins, Column Editor Stephens is Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Dominican University, River Forest, IL 60305, USA Collins is Assistant Head of Acquisitions, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh NC 27695, USA Available online 26 October 2007. Abstract Discussions surrounding the concepts of Web 2.0/Library 2.0 are increasing among the library community. This column outlines key principles behind Web 2.0 and provides a brief explanation of social tools, such as blogs, RSS feeds, podcasting, and wikis. The author also […]
Lots of discussion on the Twitter and at various blogs about SWIFT, a conference social networking platform. Don’t miss these posts and the comments too: Karen Schneider: http://freerangelibrarian.com/2008/03/21/moving-swiftly-on/ Jessamyn West: http://www.librarian.net/stax/2261/not-so-swift/ David Lee King: http://www.davidleeking.com/2008/03/14/not-using-swift-for-computers-in-libraries/ Personally, I don’t get why I would put my slides, blog posts, photos etc. anywhere but here at TTW. I also agree with Karen: I’d rather see wifi at the conferences long before a contracted, vendor-based solution for social networking. I know that the amazing folks attending CIL could have whipped up similar grass roots systems in a heartbeat. My vote will always go for […]