OCLC’s latest membership report summarizes the findings from an international study on online social spaces, including social networking attitudes and habits of both end users and librarians.  The statistical margin of error for the findings is +/– 1.3% at the 95% confidence level for the online population.  In other words, you can believe it.  Report [...]

Filed under: Surveys & Polls | Tagged: Digital Immigrants, OCLC, Social Networking | No Comments »

I should really have a bad reputation for disparate metaphores. In the past I’ve compared the Idaho Commission for Libraries’ e-branch sites to SUVs with all the options, and at another time I’ve claimed an HTML document is like a box of presents shipped by mail in a larger box. And now, without [...]

Filed under: Recent News | Tagged: web 2.0 | 4 Comments »

…for the survey!  So far we have received 57 responses and 25 people are interested in being the focus group.  Way to go Idaho library community! If you want to give us your opinion, it’s not too late.  The last day to participate is October 31.  Your answers will help shape our web 2.0 make over!  It [...]

Filed under: Surveys & Polls | Tagged: focus group, Surveys & Polls, web 2.0 | No Comments »

I have a new avatar–Anne in Space.  Don’t worry, it won’t always be this big! I put me in a space suit because with the remaking of our site into a Web 2.0 destination, it feels like I’m moving into a new frontier!  What do you think?  Should I submit to the Idaho Statesman?  Do [...]

Filed under: New Ideas, Upcoming Events | Tagged: avatar, Idaho Statesman, librarians | 1 Comment »

Here at the Commission we throw around Web 2.0 just like we knew exactly what it looks like.  And I bet some of my colleagues do!  At the end of our re-creation of our 2.0 site, I hope to have a pretty good grasp on it…but time will tell.  This project is just like I [...]

Filed under: Education, New Ideas, Surveys & Polls | Tagged: change, web 2.0 | 1 Comment »

Just saw this article come through LJ about librarians using Second Life as a way to connect to users.  I know for you cutting edge folks this is old hat, but it is incredibly interesting for those of us who are just jumping on board. 

Filed under: Education, New Ideas | Tagged: Libraries, Library, Library Journal.com, Second Life | No Comments »

Click here to participate in our New Media Survey! We want to know how you use the internet in your current life and if you are interested in participating in our New Media specific focus group. Thank you in advance for your help and support in our effort to converge libraries with technology.

Filed under: Surveys & Polls, Upcoming Events | 1 Comment »

Welcome to c3 Library!
We are excited to launch this initiative based around the three “C’s” that surround New Media. Content, Community, and Conversations. The goal of this initiative is simple. The Convergence of Libraries with Social Technology!
Please check back with us often to the latest and greatest with c3!

Filed under: Education, New Ideas, Recent News | 5 Comments »