Someplace for me to put my thoughts on libraries, librarians, library 2.0 and books
From the monthly archives:
- Reference BooksThis Wall Street Journal article suggests some reference books that are essential for a home library. Do you think they are essential for your library as well? And in our increasingly online-oriented world, do you think printed references are still essential when anyone with Internet access can just search for it through Google […]
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- Why Public Libraries Close?A report on a nationwide study done in the United States on the impact of public library closures. What was interesting in the study was the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to map out the impacts on library users. We don’t see GIS used much in Singapore in analysing any […]
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- The 25 Modern Libraries in the WorldA listing of libraries that shows libraries are no longer like the libraries of old. Libraries are now at the cutting edge of information management as well as design and web technology. Unfortunately, MPOW is not listed as one of them. (via kottke.org) - Future-Proof Your LibrarySome wonderful […]
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