Rachel writes: Eli Moody, the brains behind the academic library cartoon strip Search & Research (http://search-and-research.blogspot.com/) did a cool video on Scholarly vs. Popular Journals here at Vanderbilt University (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu7Mpk16TEQ). I think it’s wonderful that someone so talented can find new and creative ways to reach out to the users. Oh yeah!
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http://ulatmac.wordpress.com/2007/04/26/immersive-learning-gaming-librarian-appointed/ News from McMaster University: The University Library is pleased to announce the appointment of Shawn McCann to the position of Immersive Learning (Gaming) Librarian. Shawn comes to us from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan where he is the Digital Projects Librarian and has also held the position Web Librarian. Shawn’s official start date is August 1 2007. Shawn’s primary responsibility will be for exploring, creating, supporting and promoting library resources through gaming and virtual worlds. In particular, he brings strong technical skills; library experience; grant writing; classroom teaching experience; and, of course, a personal interest in gaming. Thos […]
SWFLN Technology Day, Collier County Library, Naples Florida Originally uploaded by mstephens7. Thanks to the folks that came out for my talk, I heard some had already emailed the organizers wondering when this picture would go up on Flickr. 🙂
http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6431957.html Robin Hastings writes: What did we get out of this process? We learned our staff are willing and able to understand the new technologies that our patrons are using. We also learned some specific lessons about presenting this sort of training experience. Next time, we will include the Life Long Learners portion of the PLCMC program—a tutorial that explains the “7 & 1/2 habits” of lifelong learners to help our staff get into the spirit of being self-taught and self-motivated. We will also offer live question-and-answer sessions at least monthly, if not weekly, to help staff understand difficult concepts […]
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http://feelgoodlibrarian.typepad.com/feelgood_librarian/ Some people think anonymous blogging is lame. It’s the only way I know how to protect myself, my library and the poor patrons whose stories I tell here. But I am telling you now, there is nothing anonymous about this to me. That’s why I’m reading this one, to emphasize that I have a voice, I have a body, I am an individual person. This is me, sharing my personal experiences, receiving your feedback. There is nothing anonymous about walking through this life knowing that I – me, this little person in this little life – I – am […]
http://www.blogwithoutalibrary.net/?p=266 From Amanda Etches-Johnson: I was at the IA Summit in Vegas back in March (my first one) and the conference planners did a lot of things that I would categorize as Good Conference Ideas. I started writing this post weeks ago (while I was still in Vegas, in fact) and, having just returned from CiL, where a lot of these ideas would have worked really well, I thought it was time to polish off this post and get it up here. So, here you go then, a photo essay of Good Conference Ideas (that are definitely worth stealing). Ideas […]
Social Connections Originally uploaded by mstephens7. Good Morning Charleston! Today (after a delayed flight from Florida last night…ugh) I am in Charleston, SC for the Charleston Public Library Staff day. They sent me a shirt to wear with the theme of the day: “Libraries Building Social Connections.” Get this: it’s in a state park and they told me to wear flip flops! More later!
Greetings from SWFLN! Naples, Florida Originally uploaded by mstephens7. Today I did a “Library 2.0” presentation for some cool folks from the Southwest Florida Library Network at the lovely Collier County Library in Naples, Florida. Thanks to all who attended!
Brian Want, at the Wanted Librarian, writes: http://thewantedlibrarian.typepad.com/thewantedlibrarian/2007/04/libraries_not_a.html In the hunt for an engaging weekend activity, my friend Bradley and I decided to celebrate Earth Day and attend Chicago’s first annual Green Festival (not affiliated with the political party) at McCormick Place. What a fun, inspiring, educational, and network-oriented event! In addition to speakers and other special programming, the Green Festival brought hundreds of exhibitors under one roof, including publishers, socially responsible builders/investors, organic/veggie food vendors, eco-travel agencies, activist organizations, green media outlets, and lots more. There was so much INFORMATION being exchanged and so many people meeting one another, […]