- Marketing Treasures: The electronic newsletter with marketing ideas for information professionals
This is quite a good website done up by a information services marketing expert. The free e-newsletter, which you can subscribe to, gives ideas on how we can use different marketing methods to attract users to make use of our services. (Source: Library Stuff) - Meet the Gamers
An interesting article from the Library Journal about how the PC and console gaming world has ‘infiltrated’ our lives and how the library can actually reach out to this group of gamers. A few interesting points raised were allowing games to be played on the public computers in the library and even having dedicated areas for gaming in the library. In Singapore, I know of the library at Republic Polytechnic having Xbox consoles for students’ use. It seems like a good way for social networking. (Source: LibrarianInBlack) - The Ethical Blogger
Another article from the Library Journal. This article deals with the increasing number of librarians blogging, whether officially or in their personal capacity, and the need to be accountable. Accountable not only to ourselves or the organizations we represent, but also to the world of librarianship. With more NLBians blogging, this seems like a good article for all of us to learn from, whether we are ‘seasoned’ bloggers or just starting out. (Source: LibrarianInBlack) - Blogs Will Change Your Business
Another article talking about blogging and the impact it has on society, particularly in the business world. (Source: Rambling Librarian) - Where the Jobs Are: Librarians Break into Strategic Roles
Changing roles of librarians in the corporate world. (Source: LISNews.com) - A Librarian’s Letter to “Dear Abby”
A director of a small Kansas public library writes to “Dear Abby” in a passionate plea to users to maintain basic library etiquette. Am sure lots of librarians have similar experiences. (Source: LISNews.com)
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