Someplace for me to put my thoughts on libraries, librarians, library 2.0 and books
From the monthly archives:
Are You a “Real” Librarian?Steven Cohen started this series of posts by various librarians on what constitutes a librarian. And does someone not having a MLS (or MSc in the local context) excludes the person from being a good librarian. Personally, I don’t have a MLS and I don’t feel that I’m any worse off […]
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Libraries Adapt to Attract New GenerationThe Times-News article talks about the Jerome Public Library reinventing to attract teens. They have set up an area specifically for teens, just like our Verging All Teens (V.A.T.) at Jurong Regional Library, with inputs from the teens advisory group.(via LibrarianInBlack.net) Science Bloggers Weigh In On Their Favorite Children’s BookA […]
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WPopac is OfficialMaison Bisson has revealed that his library has been using WPopac since February 2006. On the basic level, it’s the use of WordPress, a blogging software, as a Web Catalogue. It allows for comments and reviews to be posted by readers. There is also Technorati tags for easy searching. His library plans to […]
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Outreach: SMRT Courtesy & Safety Campaign Originally uploaded by Isaak. Drop by our booth at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza if you are in the Orchard area as we participate in the SMRT Courtesy & Safety Campaign. We have a loan promotion going on. There are also other activities being staged at the main tent. […]
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Pew Report: Bloggers - A Portrait of the Internet’s new storytellers (PDF file)Pew Internet and American Life Project conduct phone interviews with about 200 bloggers for the report. Go have a read. What I found interesting that only 18% of the bloggers has RSS feeds activated on their blogs.(via Slate) The Future of IMThis is […]
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Taking non out of non-userA good write-up of possible tips to market to non-users. In Part 1 of a 4-parter, Jill Stover talks about “Figuring out the problem”. One of the tips given by her was to conduct a community-wide survey to solicit views and we did conduct such a survey a couple of years […]
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Just discovered a library that is trying out using Flickr to do a virtual library tour. The University of Winnipeg Library’s librarian has taken photos that at the moment provides a sequential viewing of the library, just like a library tour without being physically there. In addition, he has added captions to the photos so […]
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Which side of the road do they drive on?The author is trying to look at why different countries drive on different sides of the road. Quite an interesting read, though I only managed to skim through the webpage. The Big Religion Comparison ChartA chart that provides quick reference on the world’s religions and belief systems […]
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