There are several Seniors in our library that are interested in sharing in a Book Talk so I think this sounds like a good project to begin in the fall. This is new to me but am anxious and willing to jump in with both feet.
My thoughts are: Start small in number 5-8 adults, pick a [...]
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Part 2 of the episode Silence in the Library airs this Friday, Jun 27th, on Sci Fi Channel. Let’s just say make sure to count the shadows and stay in the light. You might be able to catch part 1 this week too.
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Looking for more information about Library 2.0? Explore the following list put together by Jessica Merritt…
http://www.collegeathome.com/blog/2008/05/29/100-free-library-20-webinars-and-tutorials/
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This blog entry from the Ancestry Insider has gathered various news articles about the libraries in Iowa. It is neat to see the community come together to save the university library but sad to see so many that have been lost. More info can be found at the Iowa state library blog.
It is interesting to [...]
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One of my Facebook Friends is Jim Milles of the SUNY Buffalo law school. This week, he’s attending a conference on computer-assisted legal instruction. Jim is using Twitter during the conference sessions, so I’m receiving a steady stream of interesting observations and ideas.
Here’s an example:
“#calicon08: FSU survey: 82% of students use Facebook at least once [...]
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I just learned of at least two academic libraries (one Innovative and one Voyager) that have their catalogs available as Facebook apps.
Is this a good idea? Well, it does get the library out into the space where our students live. It certainly would be interesting to hear about usage statistics from those two places!
Have a [...]
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Quiet Please by Scott Douglas? I read this book in about 2 days, so definitely a fast read. I could relate to Douglas in many ways as I keep falling into library jobs. He relates his experiences of library school and working in a library. He relates many hilarious, sometimes touching, situations involving MySpace, looking [...]
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Seniors do matter!!…….yes indeed, especially at the Jerome Public Library. Several months ago our library has taken the time and space to honor, on a monthly basis, a well deserved Jerome Senior Citizen. Their biographical monthly write-up, along with their picture, is posted on our Senior Connection bulletin board and is also publilshed in our local weekly newspaper. These sometime [...]
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Greetings fellow bloggers. The adventure of blogging has been one I have shyed away from, but…..I am willing to learn new things! …so this can be an adventure. Any advice to a really “green” newcomer?
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In case there are still librarians (like me) who didn’t know about the hilarious comic stip being created daily about life in the library, I have to share this website. Just when you thought you had heard it all at the circulation desk, you will find comfort and humor in the shapshots Bill and Gene create. [...]
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