STOMP rocks the library Originally uploaded by Isaak. Come on down to library@orchard to attend performances by 2 rock bands organised by STOMP. See you in the library.
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From the monthly archives:
September 2006
Book compiles doodlings of presidentsI guess I’m not the only one who sometimes doodles during meetings that have gone on for far too long. US Presidents have their share of doodling as well and they have compiled a book, Presidential Doodles. However, the book only covers US presidents up to the Reagan era though there […]
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Today was the launch of the “One Round in Asia” photo exhibition at library@orchard. In addition to the launch, there was also a photography talk about the different parts of Asia the photographer, Kim Lau, travelled during his nine months of travel. There will be another talk by him on his travels in Tibet next […]
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Board Acts to Privatize LibraryIn a highly controversial decision, the Jackson-Madison County Library Board has decided to go ahead to enter contract negotiations with a private library management firm, Library System and Services LLC. However, there are many legal issues surrounding this decision as there is a court case currently on not allowing privatization. Am […]
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Pearl’s PickSomehow I missed this when it was first highlighted on LISNews earlier in the week. Saw this on ricklibrarian today and thought it would be good to highlight what the world famous librarian, Nancy Pearl, is recommending to her patrons of the Kings County Library System. There are also short reviews of the books […]
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Five Types of Content on a Library WebsiteDavid Lee King looks at what the different types of content that exists on a typical library website. I think of the 5 types of content, NLB’s website has nearly all 5 types though we are a little lacking in “#4. Collaborative Content (aka Interacting with Patrons)”. But […]
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