Bryan Sinclair writes at EDUCAUSE Quarterly: With the rise of Web 2.0 and social software we are witnessing a major shift in the ways students approach and use information. They no longer merely consume and download information; increasingly, they create and participate in it. They are social creatures in every way that past generations were and in some new ways, sharing information digitally and using each other as sounding boards. They value social experiences that blend communication and learning. Social software in the form of blogs, wikis, MySpace, Flickr, and YouTube is merely an extension of this socialization in a […]
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By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens Picture this: your library has launched a visionary long-range reorganization plan that sparks an anonymous, critical blog from staff members. Or your library appears in an anonymous YouTube or Flickr extravaganza that targets your authoritarian signage, unfriendly staff, and dirty public restrooms. Or your soon-to-be-launched web revamp is reviewed on an employee’s personal blog before the library goes public. Hypothetical? No. Such events, which have occurred at various libraries, can make for difficult and stressful times. Are they entirely negative? Can transparency and anonymity coexist? Is it better to turn a blind eye to […]
Monica Harris, Young Adult Librarian, at Oak Park Public Library shares information about their new zoned system for noise: Dear Michael – I’m attaching PDF files of our brochure, key, and signage explaining the noise zones so you can get a better idea of what it looks like. The brochure includes a color coded map that will show how the space is divided. Our intention was to create a library space that the wide variety of users, from those who want total silence to those here to attend boisterous programming and meet with friends, can have a place they feel […]
You have new Picture Mail! Originally uploaded by The Shifted Librarian Jenny is still sad her home library “exhibits” the new books: Sadly, my home library has not changed its policy about new books 🙁 Since I won’t be in the library on December 21, I didn’t even bother browsing. Original post: www.flickr.com/photos/shifted/664305548/
Skokie PL’s cell phone sign Originally uploaded by The Shifted Librarian
Cell phone sign Originally uploaded by davidking
You have new Picture Mail! Originally uploaded by The Shifted Librarian
These are Childrens Room computers! Originally uploaded by jblyberg
It’s group project night in LIS768! The first group just presented on “Library as Place.” Checkout the YouTube video that features a visit to the Harold Washington Library in Chicago! The students shot a little video but encountered security enforcing the “no video” policy. Instead, they present their experiences in a Talk Show format. More Links from the presentation: http://lizzybee1002.wordpress.com/2007/11/28/library-as-place-presentation/ http://www.flickr.com/groups/libraryspaces/
NO CELL PHONE USE IN THE LIBRARY! Originally uploaded by Travelin’ Librarian This one is signed “Library Director.” (Via Michael Sauers)