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 photo above is a “Fred Clubb” image. Fred Clubb found these photos in a dwelling in North Idaho of the Morning Mine. To see more like it, you can search “Fred Clubb” at idahohistory.cdmhost.com and see more dramatic images like that.
Working at the Idaho State Historical Society has been really interesting because of the [...]

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Different,Yet Cuiously Alike
This is what I’m passionate about kids learning today.  It might be something else tomorrow, and yesterday it was about staying true to convictions in the face of pressure.
This meme has hit libraries, and you may have seen it on other blogs.  I can’t remember where I saw it first — I wasn’t [...]

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In light of recent conversations regarding teaching students in the 21st century, this article from eSchool News  provides information from recent research in regard to technology and student learning.
Tech encourages students’ social skills
Studies illustrate how some classroom technology can lead to student collaboration
http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/?i=53593;_hbguid=34686b3f-0031-43aa-b144-a8988db9d684
To read the entire article requires a free registration, if you [...]

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Hey, thanks for the invite! I was going to put this on my personal blog but thought, hey, why not here too?

The folks at Commoncraft have several of these type of videos which are informative, quick, and easy to view.
Memo

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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 [...]

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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. 

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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!

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