Seth Godin & the future of the library
Monday, January 11, 2010
Seth Godin discusses libraries in a recent post. I'm still sorting out my response (initially it was a lot of OH COME ON NOW - I seem to be calming down) but thought I'd bring both Seth's post, and a great response written by SLA member Sarah Glassmeyer to your attention. Here's a s.. .. read more..
SLA IT: Joe Ann Clifton Student Award 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
Submissions are now being accepted for the Joe Ann Clifton Student Award 2010 from the IT Division of SLA. This award is intended to promote participation in the SLA Annual Conference by an exceptional library science student. The recipient of this award will receive: * Student membership in SLA fo.. .. read more..
SLA Twitter Accounts
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Somehow I missed the announcement nearly a year ago that SLA had a Twitter directory on the SLA Wiki. Only members can access the pages, but they list both individual SLA members and their twitter IDs and twitter IDs for groups/divisions/sections/etc within SLA. You can see the lists here: h.. .. read more..
A Day in the Life of ... the Internet!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
This diagram has been circulating around the web - and puts some numbers to the actions occurring on the Internet daily. Created by OnlineEducation.net .. read more..
Guide to Google Wave
Friday, November 6, 2009
Do you have a Google Wave account but feel like you are waving to yourself? That's how I felt until I checked out The Complete Guide to Google Wave by Gina Trapani with Adam Pash. Not looking for a user manual but just wondering what the fuss is all about? Take a look at 7 .. .. read more..
SLA Name Change
Thursday, October 15, 2009
You've probably read about the name change via some other media - but in case you didn't - SLA is planning on changing its name. The SLA Board of Directors is excited to propose that SLA change its name to the Association for Strategic Knowledge Professionals , or ASKPro . All SLA members a.. .. read more..
Mobile Content Workshop in Philadelphia
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
NFAIS WORKSHOP ON THE MOBILE DELIVERY OF CONTENT: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES. October 30, 2009, 9:00am - 5:00pm, Philadelphia PA. If you are a content provider, librarian or information specialist you need to be up-to-date on the use of mobile devices as an information deliv.. .. read more..
10 Things Library Administration Should Know About Technology
Monday, September 14, 2009
Roy Tennant, who gave a great presentation at SLA 2007 on the future of the library catalog , has posted a thoughtful list of ten things administration needs to keep in mind when making technology decisions. Avoid getting hung up on perfection, have the courage to release a beta version, don.. .. read more..
It\'s time to vote!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Voting is now open for the 2010 Board of Directors. The candidates are: President-Elect: Agnes Mattis and Cindy Romaine Treasurer: Karen Reczek and Dan Trefethen Chapter Cabinet Chair-Elect: Liz Blankson-Hemans and Debal C. Kar Division Cabinet Chair-Elect : Mary Ellen Bates and Stacey Greenwell Po.. .. read more..
inspiration...
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
we all need some inspiration every now and then. sometimes it\'s hard to remember that great idea you had for a new project, or find a solution to that problem that has been irking you for months, or figure out a new way to present your year-end report without killing everyone with bullet points and.. .. read more..