http://acrlog.org/2008/02/10/what-i-did-learn-in-library-school/ Melissa Mallon shares some of the things she’s glad she learned at Louisiana State University’s School of Library and Information Science: 4. How to Give a Good Presentation. Another thing we were taught in library school was to never underestimate the value of a well-done PowerPoint presentation. It won’t hold its own, but it will certainly make what you have to say a lot more attractive. I can’t even count the number of group projects, presentations, etc. that we were required to do. I can tell you, however, that my presenting skills have stayed well-maintained and I always jump […]
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Eli and the pod Originally uploaded by The Shifted Librarian Just one more. This is so hot, my MacBookPro just melted a little bit at the edges.
books and their signage Originally uploaded by The Shifted Librarian Jenny’s set of pics from DOK Delft is firing up the Biblioblogosphere. Check it out: http://flickr.com/photos/shifted/sets/72157604142377648/ This is truly the edge of our market and what you see here may be a future glimpse of what the best libraries will do with their spaces, technology and more.
Cheers to the many librarians who have joined the local and global conversation via blogs, wikis, Flickr, and other social networks. The expression of shared ideas, feedback, and solutions furthers the professional discourse. Jeers to IT departments that still hide behind “it’s not secure,” “we can’t support that,” and technology plans/decisions made without involving librarians or users. We’re ready for an open dialog about security, privacy, and what resources we can realistically spend. We understand how busy IT can be. We simply want the discussions to be more inclusive. Cheers to libraries like North Carolina State University (NCSU) for the […]
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens We’ve been writing the Transparent Library for a year, so it’s time for some thumbs up and thumbs down. Cheers to the widespread librarians, library staff, administrators, trustees, and others from libraries small and large who have participated in localized versions of Helene Blowers’s Learning 2.0 program. As we write, the entire state of Minnesota is running the program for all interested parties, reinforcing the idea that inclusive, self-directed learning applied to emerging tools can bring people together and get them talking. Cheers to the State Library of South Carolina for its engaging, personalized […]
The Hyperlinked Library at Queensland State Library Originally uploaded by mstephens7 Thanks all! What a great way to finish the speaking tour!
With Warren after the Talk Originally uploaded by mstephens7 One of the highlights of the trip has been meeting Australian librarians who’ve emailed me or commented at TTW. One of the folks I met today in Brisbane was Warren Cheetham, who wrote to TTW back in 2005: http://www.tametheweb.com/2005/02/24/ipod-as-listening-station/
Dinner with Michael Stephens Originally uploaded by Constance Wiebrands A big thank you to all the library folk in the Perth area who came out to an amazing dinner organized by Kathryn Greenhill. Glad to meet you all!
Greetings from Uluru Originally uploaded by mstephens7 Riding Jack the camel at sunset, Uluru.
…are here: http://tametheweb.com/the-hyperlinked-library/