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This feed contains the latest headlines from journals and sites in the Special Librarianship interest group. http://www.libworm.com/rss/librarianqueries.php Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:52:44 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3832309/forensics-senior-associate US - NY - New York, Position/Program Requirements Basic Qualifications: Considerable knowledge about the following areas: - Best practices for developing and implementing effective enterprise information risk manage (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:40:00 +0100 895750 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3832087/forensics-manager-irm US - VA - McLean, Basic Qualifications: Thorough knowledge about the following areas: - Best practices for developing and implementing effective enterprise information risk management (IRM) programs for Fortune 500 c (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:04:00 +0100 895655 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/kkJF/~3/lyVBo6I8Tz8/mijn-2010-augustus.html Augustus: De Oogstmaand. Maar wat valt er allemaal te oogsten als half Nederland in een vakantieroes verkeert? Ik kijk deze maand vooral hoe de dingen tot het volle wasdom beginnen te komen. Ik maak kennis met de iPad (waar ik vier maanden later alsnog voor zwicht), zie dat entertainment steeds serieuzer wordt ingezet en constateer verheugd dat er ook schrijvers zijn die het voortouw nemen. Tegelijkertijd realiseer ik me dat de verwachtingen die mensen zullen hebben bij informatieconsumptie in rap tempo hoger worden en dat het enige antwoord daarop van de oude media 'louter plat vermaak' is. Sla de statistieken van Nielsen over 2010 er maar op na. Dat al dat vermaak nog succes heeft zal ook iets te maken hebben met de luie afhankelijkheid die zich ook steeds nadrukkelijker manifesteert op het web. De grote vraag is wat je bereid bent te doen met al deze ontwikkelingen als je weet dat bezuinigingen onvermijdelijk zijn. Wil je dan echt weer terug naar je oude kernverhaal? Is dat een verstandige keuze? Is het niet beter om het idee van concurrentie om te zetten naar een concept van benutten? Er is niemand die het zeker weet, maar er is ook niemand die achteraf kan beweren dat de signalen niet duidelijk waren. Het is makkelijk om de draak te steken met de smaak van de meerderheid, maar van de meerderheid moeten we het wel hebben. Alleen daarom al is het zo belangrijk om te blijven hameren op totale openheid van collecties, die overal en altijd bekeken kunnen worden. Dat is belangrijker dan het continu blijven schaven aan het inmiddels bijna achterhaalde concept van een website. ... Wed, 29 Dec 2010 11:27:00 +0100 895524 http://hurstassociates.blogspot.com/2010/12/wayback-wednesday-digitization-101-2010.html As I do at the end of each year, I want to spent time looking back at the last 12 months with a few lists and more.I see four trends as I scan the horizon:Digitization is no longer an exceptional activity. While digitization is not a normal activity still for many organizations, it is much more mainstream that is was several years ago.  Look around...can you find a workshop on digitization or on scanning?  Yes, they still exist, but they are definitely not as prevalent as they were before.  Those that haven't jumped on the "digitization train" yet are finding themselves left behind.  (I should note that universities are offering courses on digitization, digital libraries, etc., which go into more depth and which are attracting a high number of students. These courses prepare the students for the growing number of digital library positions that are being advertised.) In the same vein, one thing to notice is that digitization is no longer in the news as it has been. It is no longer that shiny object that captures the media's attention.  For a while, Google Book Search kept digitization in the news, but even that story is no longer capturing headlines as the sides work toward an agreement. Digital preservation is where most of the action is in terms of conversations, conference sessions, research, etc.  This is true because we are a digital society and if we cannot ensure long term access to our digital content, we're doomed.  Losing digital content could mean losing the data and information that we need to run our governments, businesses, academic institutions, etc.  It could also mean losing our history.If you are not thinking about how to ensure long-term access to your digital content, please begin thinking about it now. You might even make it a New Year's resolution. (Yes, do jump on the digital preservation bandwagon. ... Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0100 895638 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Digitization101/~3/ZBLCRLdWjMs/wayback-wednesday-digitization-101-2010.html As I do at the end of each year, I want to spent time looking back at the last 12 months with a few lists and more.I see four trends as I scan the horizon:Digitization is no longer an exceptional activity. While digitization is not a normal activity still for many organizations, it is much more mainstream that is was several years ago.  Look around...can you find a workshop on digitization or on scanning?  Yes, they still exist, but they are definitely not as prevalent as they were before.  Those that haven't jumped on the "digitization train" yet are finding themselves left behind.  (I should note that universities are offering courses on digitization, digital libraries, etc., which go into more depth and which are attracting a high number of students. These courses prepare the students for the growing number of digital library positions that are being advertised.) In the same vein, one thing to notice is that digitization is no longer in the news as it has been. It is no longer that shiny object that captures the media's attention.  For a while, Google Book Search kept digitization in the news, but even that story is no longer capturing headlines as the sides work toward an agreement. Digital preservation is where most of the action is in terms of conversations, conference sessions, research, etc.  This is true because we are a digital society and if we cannot ensure long term access to our digital content, we're doomed.  Losing digital content could mean losing the data and information that we need to run our governments, businesses, academic institutions, etc.  It could also mean losing our history.If you are not thinking about how to ensure long-term access to your digital content, please begin thinking about it now. You might even make it a New Year's resolution. (Yes, do jump on the digital preservation bandwagon. ... Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0100 895589 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3827783/librarian US - CA - Davis, BLS or MLS. Excellent library skill, catalog, research, telephone skills, facility with windows-based software (experience with Outlook, Word, Excel, Quickbooks, or iMIS membership software a plu (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Mon, 27 Dec 2010 21:26:00 +0100 895234 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3823199/edward-cornell-law-librarian US - NY - Ithaca, Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and work successfully with a team of staff within a Law School setting. Excellent communication skills, compelling vision, and the ability to foster effective w (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Thu, 23 Dec 2010 19:37:00 +0100 894736 http://www.sla.org.uk/blg-happy-christmas-from-all-at-the-sla.php The School Library Association sends its members and supporters all best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.The SLA office will close for the season on Christmas Eve and open for the New Year on Tuesday 4 January 2011. (Source: SLA Weblog) Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:33:00 +0100 895114 http://www.sla.org.uk/blg-dfe-cuts-funding-to-bookgifting.php The Booktrust had notification on Friday 17 December from the Department for Education that funding for all English bookgifting programmes to children (Bookstart, Booktime and Booked Up) will be cut by 100% from 1 April 2011. The government's £13m was used to generate a further £56m-worth of sponsorship for the bookgifting schemes from various sources.Booktime donates a book pack to children shortly after they start school, and Booked Up enables each child starting secondary school to choose a book for themselves. The SLA recognises the huge value of both of the schemes in engaging children in the joy of reading and wishes the Booktrust every success in finding alternative funding sources. (Source: SLA Weblog) Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:03:16 +0100 895115 http://www.sla.org.uk/blg-upcoming-deadline-for-slya-nominations.php Don't forget to get your nominations for the 2011 School Librarian of the Year in to the SLA office! The deadline for nominations is 14 January 2011. Printed forms were included with the Autumn edition of The School Librarian or you can download a nomination form here. Do consider nominating an outstanding librarian who deserves to be recognised for the work they do.2011 will also be the inaugural year of our new Library Design Awards, sponsored by Demco Interiors, aimed at rewarding school libraries that show innovation, creativity and resourcefulness in their design. Full details and nomination form are available here and the closing date for nominations is also 14 January 2011. (Source: SLA Weblog) Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:42:25 +0100 895116 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3816089/librarian-cataloger-ill US - CA - Carlsbad, • Master of Library Science preferred; Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Library Science or Media Services and three to five years related experience and/or tr (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:39:00 +0100 894145 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RandomMusingsFromTheDesert/~3/1RpIw-yO7L4/expressing-my-value.html So, I won a contest that I didn't realize was really a contest! Neat. SLA has been running an "Express Your Value" contest, encouraging members to submit videos (or other media type) to share what we do and why it matters - in other words, to express our own value. I had a lot of fun with my video, and was pleasantly surprised when I won the contest!  Here's what I said: Thank you, SLA, for the opportunity to channel my inner TV ad-man! (Source: Random Musings from the Desert) Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:49:00 +0100 894674 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3811667/reference-librarian-programs-partnerships US - CA - Los Angeles, Position Qualifications Required • MLS degree, JD or other advanced degree • Demonstrated writing ability and statistical data gathering using Microsoft Office environment • Strong analytical, (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:15:00 +0100 893571 http://www.sla.org.uk/blg-new-sla-guideline-on-plagiarism.php Credit Where It's Due: The School Library Preventing Plagiarism is the latest Guideline from the SLA. Written by John Royce, it offers a clear introduction to the issues surrounding the problem of plagiarism, outlines strategies to counter it, and stresses the role of the school librarian in offering guidance.Not just a book about preventing plagiarism, it addresses the broader issue of how to engender a culture of academic honesty in pupils' work, using reliable sources and citing them correctly - giving credit where it's due.Available now - order online direct from the SLA. Back orders will be despatched as soon as possible subject to seasonal delays. (Source: SLA Weblog) Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:20:55 +0100 893870 http://www.sla.org.uk/blg-happy-birthday-you-tube.php You Tube was 5 years old on 15th December. In May this year (2010) it was receiving approximately 2 billion hits a day! Currently the site has over 5,100 videos about school libraries world wide, 3,800 about many aspects of information literacy and another 5,100 about children reading.It may be worth browsing some of them to update yourself on what is available and to see whether they could be useful for library sessions or to use as advocacy tools with senior management. How about adding a video of your work in your school library to raise its profile and disseminate some more good practice? Do let us know if you do. (Source: SLA Weblog) Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:50:17 +0100 893871 http://librarywriting.blogspot.com/2010/12/call-for-posters-innovation-best.html Call for Posters: Innovation & Best Practices in Business Librarianship (SLA Annual Conference)Location: 2011 SLA Annual Conference – Philadelphia, PADate/Time: Monday, June 13, 2011 – 4:00pm – 5:30pmIn this call for posters, the Business and Finance Division of SLA is providing an opportunity for business librarians to share ideas and develop research collaborations. We are looking for case studies or practical applications on a wide range of issues including: • Standards and competencies for business information librarians• Pedagogic approaches to business information education• Assessment of learning outcomes • Integrating business information with the curriculum• Librarian / faculty collaboration• New technologies for teaching business information topics• Business information education in multi-disciplinary contexts• Professional development for business librarians• Promoting business information research servicesHelp your colleagues learn from your work, both successful and unsuccessful. Share the results of your efforts at the upcoming poster session at SLA in Philadelphia, June 2011. This session is sponsored by the Business & Finance Division and the College & University Business Librarians Section. Guidelines for materials and layout of poster presentations are available on the SLA Business & Finance Division website at http://units.sla.org/division/dbf/conferences/2011posters_guidelines.htmlThe deadline for abstract submissions is March 7, 2011. Please submit your name, institution, fax, email address, poster title, and description (250 words or less) by email, fax, or surface mail to Karen MacDonald at the address given below. Any SLA Member is welcome to submit an abstract for consideration. In the event that a greater number of submissions are received than can be accommodated, members of the Business & Finance Division will be given preference. ... Thu, 16 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0100 893694 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3805784/librarian-archivist US - WA - Seattle, Librarian/Archivist Vulcan Inc., Seattle, WA The Librarian/Archivist is responsible for original cataloging of library materials in a variety of formats, processing of archival collections, condu (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:56:00 +0100 892971 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3805306/knowledge-resources-manager US - MA - Natick, Qualifications • A strong academic record from a respected university and a passion for research and problem-solving. An advanced degree in library services, business, or a relevant scient (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:54:00 +0100 892970 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3805465/research-associate US - NY - New York, Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Research Associate assists the Director of Research and Analytics in the design, analysis, and reporting of both primary and secondary market research proj (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:04:00 +0100 892972 http://www.sla.org.uk/blg-the-pupil-premium--possible-funding.php From April 2011 every state maintained school in England will receive £430 for each pupil on roll who receives Free School Meals. If your school has a large number of pupils in that category, how much increased funding will be available and how will the school spend it? It may prove worthwhile to put in a bid for some of it to support library resources, particularly for those pupils, as it will soon be allocated elsewhere! (Source: SLA Weblog) Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:50:35 +0100 893872 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3790037/regulatory-e-publishing-expert US - CA - Tustin, Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline is preferred. Relevant experience, with 4-8 years’ experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry is preferred; title and salary may be adjust (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:19:00 +0100 892849 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3802760/counterparty-research-analysis-information-associate US - MA - Boston, Education and Experience Database management experience and the ability to translate user requirements to system developers One to two years library experience, preferably in an investment/finance (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:33:00 +0100 892712 http://librarywriting.blogspot.com/2010/12/call-for-speakers-cubl-breakfast-2011.html Call for Speakers--CUBL Breakfast 2011We are currently planning the annual College and University Business Libraries (CUBL) Section breakfast for next year's SLA Annual Conference in Philadelphia and are looking for three (3) people interested in sharing their experiences or research with their colleagues.This year's breakfast theme will be "Ready for the World: Preparing Business Students for the Future."In what ways have you been working with business students to prepare them for work/life after graduation? Maybe you collaborate with a career services office to help students research the kind of job they want. Maybe you've developed a "certification" program for students. Do you work with experiential programs: student consulting groups, service learning groups, internships, international study, etc.? Perhaps you do outreach to corporate social responsibility or professional ethics initiatives in your business school. If so, please consider this opportunity to tell your colleagues about your experiences, best practices, and lessons learned!If you are interested in speaking (15 minutes or so) on these or other topics related to the theme, please let me know no later than Friday, December 17, 2010. (choller@illinois.edu)I look forward to hearing from you!Carissa Holler PhillipsMembership Committee ChairCollege and University Business Libraries Section (Source: A Library Writer's Blog) Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0100 893696 http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2010/dec/13/heda-margolius-kovaly My mother, Heda Margolius Kovály, who has died aged 91, was a fighter who sought justice and truth all her life. She was born Heda Bloch, into a Jewish family in Prague, and had a carefree life in Czechoslovakia until the German occupation in 1939. Two years later, she and her husband, Rudolf Margolius, together with her parents, were transported to the Lodz ghetto in Poland. She and Rudolf survived, but Heda lost her parents in Auschwitz.With optimism my parents began their postwar life in Prague. Rudolf became a member of the Communist party and, with reluctance, Heda joined too. After the Communist takeover of Czechoslovakia in 1948, Rudolf became deputy minister of foreign trade. As the economy was failing, scapegoats were being sought. Heda feared for Rudolf's safety and tried to make him leave his post, but he was arrested along with the Communist leader Rudolf Slánský. Accused of "anti-state conspiracy" and sentenced in a show trial, he was executed in December 1952.Heda survived through her determination and managed to look after us both. She translated into Czech the books of well-known German, British and American authors and also designed dust jackets, passing them on to publishers under pseudonyms. In 1955 she married her second husband, Pavel Kovály, using his name to submit her later work.In August 1968, the Warsaw Pact countries invaded Czechoslovakia and Heda fled the country. By then I was living in London and Pavel was lecturing in Boston, Massachusetts. She joined Pavel and subsequently worked at the Harvard Law Library.Heda wrote her biography, Prague Farewell (which was published as Under a Cruel Star in the US), in the early 1970s. It was so well respected that Clive James included a chapter about Heda in his book Cultural Amnesia (2007), a survey of significant personalities of the 20th century.Pavel died in 2006. Heda is survived by me and five grandchildren.Czech RepublicSecond world warguardian.co. ... Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:23:01 +0100 892438 http://www.sla.org.uk/blg-the-school-librarian-winter-2010.php The School Librarian 58-4 has now been despatched to members. We are experiencing some delays in delivery due to severe weather disruption but hope that copies will be with you soon.As usual, the ict@sla section can be read online with clickable links, a convenient way to quickly check out some new websites and resources. Our archive of the ict@sla section goes back to Volume 56 Number 1.A complete index of the book reviews in this issue and for all of Volume 58 is available - the online index of book reviews can be searched back to Volume 54 (2006). (Source: SLA Weblog) Sun, 12 Dec 2010 15:34:47 +0100 892255 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3795064/information-management-sales-boston US - MA - Boston, Qualified applicants will possess the following: BA or BS degree required, MLS preferred. 5+ years experience in the Information Management community. 3+ years proven sales experience selling serv (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:36:00 +0100 891903 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3795060/information-management-sales-washington-dc US - DC, Qualified applicants will possess the following: BA or BS degree required, MLS preferred. 5+ years experience in the Information Management community. 3+ years proven sales experience selling serv (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:32:00 +0100 891902 http://www.sla.org.uk/blg-where-are-we-now--the-most-recent-pisa.php The recent PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) survey published this week shows that school children in the UK are not improving their reading standards when compared to other countries. This important survey of educational standards of 65 countries across the world puts us in a poor light.This decline in the international rankings has happened in spite of the large amount of money that has been invested in schools and education in general over the last decade.In 2000 we were in a creditable 7th place, by 2006 we had slipped to 17th place and in 2009 at the time of the latest survey we have slipped even further to 25th positionNow is the ideal time to improve the reading standards of all our children and young people by investing heavily in well stocked and well run school libraries. (Source: SLA Weblog) Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:40:36 +0100 892256 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/web2learning/YOVk/~3/fZj6EwIWF7E/4441 The program is out and I’ll be giving two pre-conference sessions at Computers in Libraries 2011 in Washington, D.C. Make sure you register early!! W7 – Library Mashups: Exploring New Ways to Deliver Library Data Sunday, March 20, 2011 :: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Nicole C. Engard, Director of Open Source Education, ByWater Solutions Brian Herzog, Head of Reference, Chelmsford Public Library This workshop explains what mashups are, how they can be used, and shares examples from libraries around the world. In the first half of this workshop, attendees will learn about some of the tools they can use to mash up library data with content from the web to reach more patrons. Examples include using maps to enhance library data, using Flickr for digital collections, and creating library websites with data from several information sources. After learning the basics and seeing examples from other libraries around the world, attendees will have a chance to create a website pulling data from several sources on the web. After attending this talk, librarians will be able to define what a mashup is and identify mashups on library sites and the web; find tools and APIs to gather data for their own library sites; and pull data from other sites into a website W15 – Practical Open Source Software for Libraries Sunday, March 20, 2011 :: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM Nicole C. Engard, Director of Open Source Education, ByWater Solutions The commonly accepted definition of open source software is software that is distributed with human readable source code in order to allow the user freedom to run, review, alter, enhance, and modify the code for any purpose. But open source is about so much more than just the code behind the software, it’s about community, collaboration, and innovation. ... Thu, 09 Dec 2010 19:20:12 +0100 892059 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3792643/research-services-manager US - Nationwide, Requirements: BA/BS required - MLS, MLIS, and/or JD required. Minimum of 8 years previous related experience (including team management), preferably in a large law firm environment or other similar (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Thu, 09 Dec 2010 18:14:00 +0100 891581 http://www.sla.org.uk/blg-keep-calm-in-gaelic.php Our "Keep Calm" poster has been creating a real talking point in school libraries across the country, and we are delighted now to make it available in Scottish Gaelic, in addition to the Welsh and English versions already issued.It is available exclusively to SLA members as a pdf download and can be printed out at A3 or A4 high resolution, or reduced to create a postcard.Gabh fois agus cùm ort a' leughadh. Many thanks to Sarah Anderson and Sue Penny of Tobermory High School/Ard Sgoil Thobar-Mhoire on the Isle of Mull for providing the Scottish Gaelic text. (Source: SLA Weblog) Thu, 09 Dec 2010 13:21:31 +0100 892257 http://www.sla.org.uk/blg-bill-bryson-wins-2010-educational.php The Authors' Licensing & Collecting Society (ALCS) and the Society of Authors today announced that Bill Bryson had been awarded the 2010 Educational Writers' Award for A Really Short History of Nearly Everything, abridged and edited by Felicia Law. The award was made at the All Party Writers Group (APWG) Winter Reception at the House of Commons by Lord Hill, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Schools, who presented a £2,000 cheque to the winners.The 2010 Award focused on books for 12 -18 year olds published in 2009 & 2010. A Really Short History of Nearly Everything (Doubleday) beat off strong competition from a shortlist that was described as "highlighting humour, scholarship and lateral thinking". Fellow shortlistees for 2010 included: Ben Crystal for Shakespeare on Toast (Icon Books); John Farndon for Do You Think You're Clever? (Icon Books) and Liz Strachan for A Slice of Pi (Constable).ALCS and the Society of Authors created this award in 2008 to ‘celebrate educational writing that inspires creativity and encourages students to read widely and build up their understanding of a subject beyond the requirements of exam specifications'.  It is the only UK Award that focuses on educational non-fiction.  It is made annually for an outstanding example of traditionally published single volume work, with or without illustration, for the specified age group.  The age group alternates each year; this year's focus was on works for 12 - 18 year olds and in 2011 the focus returns to works for 5 - 11 year olds.  The 2010 judging panel comprised three educational experts:  school librarian Maggy Campbell, teacher Louise Gerrard and writer Stewart Ross.The forthcoming deadline for submission for the 2011 award for the 5 - 11 year age group is 1st June 2011.  For further details please see the website. ... Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:19:18 +0100 892258 http://sla-divisions.typepad.com/kentucky/2010/12/2011jsc.html Registration is now open for the 2011 Joint Spring Conference! The 2011 Annual Joint Spring Conference will be held at Jenny Wiley State Resort Park in Prestonburg, KY on April 13-15, 2011.  The conference title is Kickin’ It Up A Notch: Improving Our Professional Image.  It is cosponsored by these three Kentucky Library Organizations: KLA Academic Library SectionKLA Special Library SectionSLA KY Chapter  Please register using this online form: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8FVJJ8C, or the paper form that will be mailed out soon.  These are the early bird registration fees that are valid until March 1, 2011: Member - $75 full / $50 one dayNon-member - $100 full / $75 one dayStudent - $25 full or one day Late registration will be accepted until April 6, but will incur an additional $25 charge.  No on site registrations will be accepted.  Please make all checks out to: SLA - KY Chapter Mail all checks and/or paper registrations to: Alex GriggLexmark Library740 W New Circle RdLexington, KY 40550 Credit Card registrations will cost an additional $3 for processing and fees and can be done using the PayPal buttons below: Conference Registration Fees: Member - Full Conference - April 14 & 15 $78.00 Member - Per Day Registration - Thursday, April 14 $53.00 Member - Per Day Registration - Friday, April 15 $53.00 Non-Member - Full Conference - April 14 & 15 $103.00 Non-Member - Per Day Registration - Thursday, April 14 $78.00 Non-Member - Per Day Registration - Friday, April 15 $78.00 Student $28.00 Attendee Name: Pre-conference $30, or $50 if not attending on any other days Pre-conference with other conference days $30.00 Pre-conference only $50.00 Attendee Name: The conference brochure will be attached here as soon as we have the finalized version. (Source: SLA Kentucky Chapter) Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:53:25 +0100 892035 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/iRcS/~3/DxG_K89fWdo/sla-europe-information-professional.html SLA Europe is on the hunt for an inspiring and innovative information professional, to claim an expenses-paid trip to Philadelphia for the 2011 SLA Conference. Nominations are now being accepted for the SLA Europe Information Professional Award for 2011. This award recognises outstanding information professionals working in Europe (Source: Peter Scott's Library Blog) Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:38:03 +0100 891055 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3780456/senior-information-researcher US - CA - Los Angeles, Requirements: •M.L.S. with at least three years experience in a corporate library, preferably in a virtual setting, including some general management responsibilities •Demonstrated proficiency (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Fri, 03 Dec 2010 20:45:00 +0100 890182 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3777847/librarian-ii-technology-services US - CA - Escondido, Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Library Science (MLS) (must provide a copy of degree or transcript upon date of hire Must have two years of full-time exp (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Fri, 03 Dec 2010 01:12:00 +0100 890018 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3777597/research-coordinator-dc US - DC - Washington, Bachelor degree required; Master’s in Library Science degree preferred Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with all levels of staff and management. The ideal candida (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:02:00 +0100 889901 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3777585/research-coordinator-chicago US - IL - Chicago, Bachelor degree required; Master’s in Library Science degree preferred Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with all levels of staff and management. The ideal candidat (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:53:00 +0100 889899 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3777458/director-public-services-and-manager-public-service-units CAN - BC - Regina, Requisite with positions Two (2) positions to be filled Review of applications begins January 10, 2011 Now, this is exciting! Imagine-- One of the best supported and most used public libraries in (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:33:00 +0100 889900 http://www.sla.org.uk/blg-excitement-at-klq-uk-final.php There was a wonderfully exciting finish to the 2010 UK National Final of the Kid's Lit Quiz which was held in the Oxford Town Hall. Two teams tied for first and two teams tied for third place. Wayne Mills couldn't have written a more exciting script had he tried. Both sudden death play-offs went to the wire. The air was electric. The winner was Cockermouth School and in second place was Bristol Grammar School. The good news was that the New Zealand organisers for the KLQ 20th Anniversary Celebration Quiz have invited both teams to NZ so although these two teams tied they both qualified for New Zealand. The play-off for third and fourth was between Glasgow High School and Litcham High School. The eventual third-placed team was Litcham. Glasgow High was fourth.The event was strongly supported by Local Dignitaries, authors, librarians, teachers, students and parents and the whole day was a huge success. The first prize was awarded to the winners by children's author, actor and comedian Charlie Higson, creator of the Young Bond series. Charlie also gave a very exciting talk to the teams at the beginning of the event. The second and third prizes were awarded by the Sheriff of Oxford and the Chairman of Oxfordshire County Council. Cllr Keith Mitchell, the Leader of the County Council, told the youngsters how much he enjoyed watching them compete fairly against each other and how his Mother, reading to him as a baby, was a foundation for his love of books today.Jacky Atkinson, KLQ UK Co-ordinator (Source: SLA Weblog) Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:21:20 +0100 890523 http://www.sla.org.uk/blg-new-primary-section-for-sla-members.php The SLA are pleased to announce a new Advice and Support section for members from primary schools and from schools catering for pupils aged 5-18. We hope it will make it easier to find relevant information and are looking forward to covering more topics in the next few weeks. Please let us know what you think and whether there is anything you would like us to cover. (Source: SLA Weblog) Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:01:51 +0100 890524 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/zcGn/~3/cjs5urtLVbg/be-clear-about-value-you-deliver.html This post is based on an article written for law librarians, but I'm going to use that piece as a jumping-off point for a discussion that applies to all types of librarians.  A great colleague named Bryan Carson, who's both a lawyer and a librarian, pointed out an article from the American Bar Association's "ABA Journal" online called "Does It Pay to Hire a Law Firm Librarian?" Here's the beginning:"If you were designing a law firm today, would you even have a library? I think many, including me, would answer, 'Probably not.' As long as the Internet exists, information that was in a law library will be available online. So why bother, right?At the same time, would you have a law librarian?"Of course, this got my attention. It's yet another instance of educated people not understanding our value, even in a professional setting. And it's further proof that we desperately need to promote our usefulness in the age of the internet. Further into the article, it said:"In a recent survey, a small group of law librarians was asked to describe the value they bring to the organization. No one described anything similar to what is described above." (finding info, working w/ other departments) "In fact, several responses were along these lines: 'loyal, accurate, friendly and smart'; 'intelligent, hard-working, very efficient'; 'cataloging skills and knowledge', 'hard worker, always willing to help'."Given these answers, it's no wonder that the author, a legal firm CEO, wondered whether law firms still needed librarians. Until recently, I thought that most degreed "special librarians" (those working in law, medical, financial, sci-tech, etc. companies) really understood how to communicate their value. But reading this article and others have made me reconsider and realize that the topic is definitely worth a post. ... Thu, 02 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0100 890285 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3773423/library-services-manager US - CA - Thousand Oaks, Requirements • BS or MLS degree in library science required • 2 years experience in a corporate or academic research position • Proficiency using citation databases such as PubMed • Knowledge of u (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:08:00 +0100 889630 http://www.sla.org.uk/blg-what-a-school-librarian-does.php If anyone ever says "Oh, so you're a librarian, what do you really do?" here's a super ready-made answer from US librarian Joyce Valenza...  If you're feeling fed up with your situation and want SLT to realise what you do all day every day, send them this link. (Source: SLA Weblog) Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:28:50 +0100 890525 http://www.cilip.org.uk/get-involved/campaigning-toolkit/successes/Pages/default.aspx Read about how other CILIP members have successfully developed strategies and plans to build effective campaigns to demonstrate the value of library and information professionals in their organisations. Discuss your campaigning issues with other CILIP members through CILIP Communities to help you plan and deliver your campaign and demonstrate your professional value.   Chris Rhodes, Enquires Executive, Statistics Resource Unit, House of Commons Library I am an active member of CILIP and find volunteering to help other people achieve their professional potential interesting and rewarding. The variety of skills required for this sort of work and the challenges it presents are vastly different from those I am faced with in my job, but there are areas of overlap that help me to develop professionally in a way that I would never be able to without being an activist. The most significant thing I have achieved whilst working with CILIP has been the New Professionals Conference. The success of the event lies in the unexpected, fresh and original ideas and methods that the new speakers bring to the conference, and as such is a perfect mirror for the importance of new professionals in the library world. I hope that the conference continues to exceed expectations as a forum for new voices and as a beacon of new ideas in the profession. As Enquires Executive, Statistics Resource Unit, I provide bibliographic, technical and enquiry support to the Social and General Statistics and the Economic Policy Sections of the House of Commons Library.  These are two of the busiest sections in the Library and provide MPs with information ranging over a wide variety of statistical and economic topics. I also produce current awareness briefings, such as, Unemployment by Constituency – a monthly email that is tailored to each recipient, giving details of the labour market in their local area. ... Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:17:28 +0100 890278 http://www.cilip.org.uk/get-involved/campaigning-toolkit/Pages/default.aspx Library and information professionals are facing questions about their value to their employers and the communities they serve. The Campaigning Toolkit is a resource designed by CILIP to help you create an effective action plan to demonstrate your value as a library and information professional. Your campaign can be big or small - about the impact of the recession in your service; about a single staffed library or a corporate information service; about a large university library or public library authority - it's your campaign. What's happening? Email campaigning@cilip.org.uk  Your Campaigning GuideYour step-by-step guide to delivering a successful campaign. Defining our professional future highlights key issues for the future of the profession. CILIP is responding to the impact of the recession on library and information services and members. We are assessing proposals for changes through Community, Learning and Special Panels. The Library and Information Manifesto also provides guidance and key messages to support campaigning activity.    Your Campaigning SuccessesFind out more about Chris Rhodes, winner of Special Libraries Association (SLA) Early Careers Award, and his role as a CILIP activist and an Enquires Executive, Statistics Resource Unit, House of Commons Library. He also advocates for the importance of having 'a forum for new voices and ... a beacon of new ideas in the profession'.     Your Campaigning ResourcesHere are the resources that CILIP members can access and download to support their campaigning activities.  (Source: CILIP – Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:17:05 +0100 890279 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3764402/health-sciences-libraries-director US - PA - Philadelphia, Required education and experience: • MLS from an ALA-accredited library school. • More than 5 years of progressively responsible experience leading libraries or managing major operational areas. • (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:05:00 +0100 889135 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3756133/librarian-cataloger-ill US - CA - Carlsbad, • Master of Library Science preferred; Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Library Science or Media Services and three to five years related experience and/or tr (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Wed, 24 Nov 2010 23:11:00 +0100 888395 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3756096/reference-and-emerging-technologies-librarian US - PA - Philadelphia, Required Education * ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library/Information Science. Required Skills and Abilities * Demonstrated ability to provide reference services in an academic or health sci (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:49:00 +0100 888394 http://micheladrien.blogspot.com/2010/11/does-it-pay-to-hire-law-firm-librarian.html The BIALL Blog (British and Irish Association of Law Libraries) links to a number of recent blog comments that discuss the article Does It Pay to Hire a Law Firm Librarian? published last week in the US publication ABA Journal.Earlier Library Boy posts on the same topic include:Law Library Branding and Recruitment (February 15, 2006): "Why should libraries care about brands? Because whether it has been given careful thought or not, every institution has a brand. Whether the brand is strong enough to be favorably remembered by clients is another matter. This article will give you the tools to identify your brand and to understand how useful it can be in your marketing efforts."New Articles on Marketing and Impact of Law Libraries (November 13, 2007): "The November 2007 issue of AALL Spectrum, a publication of the American Association of Law Libraries, contains 2 articles that are related to marketing: 'Public Relations: Selling Law Librarianship' ... 'Perspective: What is Your Impact on Society' (...)"Blog Series on How to Increase Your Value in Your Workplace (March 4, 2010): "The SLA Blog has started a series called 'Alignment Steps' that contains advice on how librarians and information professionals can prove and increase their value in their workplace."Law Librarians Can Prove Their Value Through Training (March 10, 2010): "(...) the January/February 2010 Law Librarians newsletter put out by legal publisher Westlaw has published an article entitled 'Law Firm Economics and the Librarian—Bring Value Through Training'. The lessons can apply beyond the context of private law firm libraries (...)"Proving the Value of the Special Library (April 8, 2010): "On his Stephen's Lighthouse blog, Stephen Abram has written a post about the 'Value of Special Libraries' (... ... Wed, 24 Nov 2010 05:00:00 +0100 888318 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/web2learning/YOVk/~3/4XH6oA4fcRc/4429 Next month I’m teaching Finding The Right Technology For Your Library for METRO as a webinar. If you’re interested please register online. Details are as follows: December 06, 2010 (10:00 AM) Register for this event Location: Online Registration fees: $20 members; $20 myMETRO; $40 non-members Related posts:Learn All About Open Source Philadelphia SLA’s Tech-Topics Series Social Media Decision Making Webinar (Source: What I Learned Today...) Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:19:31 +0100 888109 http://librarywriting.blogspot.com/2010/11/call-for-speakers-cubl-breakfast-2011.html Call for Speakers--CUBL Breakfast 2011We are currently planning the annual College and University Business Libraries (CUBL) Section breakfast for next year's SLA Annual Conference in Philadelphia and are looking for three (3) people interested in sharing their experiences or research with their colleagues.This year's breakfast theme will be "Ready for the World: Preparing Business Students for the Future."In what ways have you been working with business students to prepare them for work/life after graduation? Maybe you collaborate with a career services office to help students research the kind of job they want. Maybe you've developed a "certification" program for students. Do you work with experiential programs: student consulting groups, service learning groups, internships, international study, etc.? Perhaps you do outreach to corporate social responsibility or professional ethics initiatives in your business school. If so, please consider this opportunity to tell your colleagues about your experiences, best practices, and lessons learned!If you are interested in speaking (15 minutes or so) on these or other topics related to the theme, please let me know no later than Friday, December 17, 2010.  (email: choller@illinois.edu)I look forward to hearing from you!Carissa Holler PhillipsMembership Committee ChairCollege and University Business Libraries Section (Source: A Library Writer's Blog) Tue, 23 Nov 2010 05:00:00 +0100 888804 http://hurstassociates.blogspot.com/2010/11/what-i-want-lis-students-to-know.html Every fall, a new group of graduate students arrives in the classroom on their way to becoming librarians and information professionals.Each group is full of energy and ideas, and ready to take on the world. Each student believes in the power of information, even before they fully realize the power that information holds. Every person is willing to make sacrifices in order to reach his/her goal. While the wide-eyed "this is awesome" attitude remains during the semester, it often becomes tempered as students attend to the details of their classes and their lives as graduate students. We're at the point in the semester where stress and elation are hand-in-hand.  The end of the semester is in sight, but there is so much to do before then!With that as a backdrop, this is what I want LIS students to know (no matter where in the world you are)...You have selected a noble professional, no matter what name you use to describe it. Every organization and person needs help locating and using information, and you are becoming poised to assist them. You can help them with its organization and retrieval. You can help with its interpretation and dissemination. You can work to ensure that information is available to those who need it, no matter who the person is or where the person is located.Yes, what we call ourselves is in flux.  We do seem to be hung-up on labels, which is unfortunate.  What really matters are the knowledge and skills that we have.  Your knowledge and skills will open doors for you, and land you in positions that you might not have imagined when you first said, "I want to be a librarian."Your coursework won't teach you everything you need to know. While you will learn a tremendous amount during your coursework, LIS programs are not apprenticeships and we're not like medical schools where students do full-fledged residencies as part of their programs. ... Tue, 23 Nov 2010 05:00:00 +0100 888154 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Digitization101/~3/zp2OGHfr1f0/what-i-want-lis-students-to-know.html Every fall, a new group of graduate students arrives in the classroom on their way to becoming librarians and information professionals.Each group is full of energy and ideas, and ready to take on the world. Each student believes in the power of information, even before they fully realize the power that information holds. Every person is willing to make sacrifices in order to reach his/her goal. While the wide-eyed "this is awesome" attitude remains during the semester, it often becomes tempered as students attend to the details of their classes and their lives as graduate students. We're at the point in the semester where stress and elation are hand-in-hand.  The end of the semester is in sight, but there is so much to do before then!With that as a backdrop, this is what I want LIS students to know (no matter where in the world you are)...You have selected a noble professional, no matter what name you use to describe it. Every organization and person needs help locating and using information, and you are becoming poised to assist them. You can help them with its organization and retrieval. You can help with its interpretation and dissemination. You can work to ensure that information is available to those who need it, no matter who the person is or where the person is located.Yes, what we call ourselves is in flux.  We do seem to be hung-up on labels, which is unfortunate.  What really matters are the knowledge and skills that we have.  Your knowledge and skills will open doors for you, and land you in positions that you might not have imagined when you first said, "I want to be a librarian."Your coursework won't teach you everything you need to know. While you will learn a tremendous amount during your coursework, LIS programs are not apprenticeships and we're not like medical schools where students do full-fledged residencies as part of their programs. ... Tue, 23 Nov 2010 05:00:00 +0100 888047 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3750906/research-library-manager US - CA - San Francisco, • Master's degree in Library and Information Sciences or equivalent • Experience working in a Special Library environment • Two plus years of related management experienc (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Mon, 22 Nov 2010 23:22:00 +0100 887917 http://libraryjuicepress.com/blog/?p=2632&cpage=1#comment-1161235 @Rory – perhaps it’s just that SLA hasnt reached behemoth-status yet, as ALA has. I’m lucky in that I was nominated as a 2011 Emerging Leader by ALA – an unfunded one, so it’s due to the generosity of my employer in terms of development funding and time that I can participate. One of the barriers I’ve felt in trying to get involved in my areas of interest is the “we’re full up, try again next year through random lottery” attitude towards service. Some of the units have done a great job of having regional or state presences – ACRL-NY is very active, for instance – but most do not, which I think adds to the feeling of divorce. State library associations vary widely in quality and activity (as, I’m sure, do ALA sections), but I do think it is a shame ALA focuses on the meta. Could they be more involved either at the state level or within the state orgs in general? I dont know. I count myself very fortunate I’ve found a career I believe in, that helps people and that matches my personal values. I do, however, struggle with my feelings towards ALA. Perhaps I am spoiled by my prior membership in APSA in a former life, which felt smaller and a bit more intimate. I know ALA does good work that impacts the profession at the meta-level; where I struggle, or feel a disconnect, is in the competition between my desire to contribute as a member in some fashion, and the *massive* amount of effort required to break through the barrier to participation. I’m planning to leverage the EL program to solve that for myself, but that’s not scalable, really. (Source: Comments for Library Juice) Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:43:41 +0100 888740 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3750778/research-library-manager US - CA - San Francisco, Requirements: · Master's degree in Library and Information Sciences or equivalent · Experience working in a Special Library environment · Two plus years of related man (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:01:00 +0100 887918 http://www.sla.org.uk/blg-klq-world-record-set.php The Kids' Lit Quiz, is the annual event that makes sure book-loving 11 to 13-year-olds are cheered on like sporting champions.  At the Oxon and Berks heat on 16th November, Oxford High School for Girls Team 1 broke the world record (of 95 points) by winning with 97 1/2 points.  They beat 41 other teams including Oxford High School for Girls Team 2 who came second with 93 points and St Gregory the Great Team 1 who came third.   Oxford High School for Girls Team 1 have won a place in the final and a chance to travel to New Zealand next July for a 20th Birthday International Celebration Quiz.   Children's author, actor and comedian Charlie Higson, creator of the Young Bond series and new zombie thriller series The Enemy, will lead almost 30 children's authors to congratulate the winners at the national final in Oxford on November 30.For further information about the Kids' Lit Quiz in the UK see their website.  (Source: SLA Weblog) Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:13:41 +0100 888937 http://www.sla.org.uk/blg-young-minds-awards.php Siobhan Curham's Dear Dylan narrowly beat off tough competition from the Sun's David Yelland to be crowned winner of the YoungMinds Book Award 2010 at the Unicorn Theatre in London  on Tuesday 16 November.  The £2000 prize sponsored by the reading charity Booktrust and presented by Sue Berelowitz, YoungMinds new Chair of Trustees and Chief Executive of Office of the Children's Commissioner, was awarded to the book which most helps young people aged 12+ cope with the stresses and challenges of growing up.   See the website for full details. (Source: SLA Weblog) Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:12:11 +0100 888938 http://www.sla.org.uk/blg-a-celebration-evening-with-john.php Books for Keeps and IBBY UK invite you to join an evening of celebration of the work of two of our foremost multi-award winning illustrators and picture book creators, to mark the publication of There's Going to be a Baby, their first work together.This takes place on Tuesday 30 November 7.00-9.00 p.m.  (Refreshments 6.30 p.m.) at The Swedenborg Hall,The Swedenborg Society, 20 Bloomsbury Way, London WC1A 2TH. Tickets £10 and £7 (IBBY UK members, concessions) to include wine and nibbles.  There will be books for sale and John and Helen will be signing at the end of the session  To book tickets please email: John Dunne at j.f.dunne@btinternet.com or phone: 023 8069 3000 (Source: SLA Weblog) Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:10:13 +0100 888939 http://www.sla.org.uk/blg-scholastic-book-fairs-launches-writing.php Celebrations for Scholastic Book Fairs' 21st anniversary in the UK are continuing with the launch of an exciting writing competition for primary schools, which will be judged by best-selling and award-winning author Francesca Simon.  The competition, run using the Scholastic We Are Writers school publishing project, will celebrate writing in all its forms, whether it is poetry, letter writing or storytelling, and will give all young authors the opportunity to be published in their school's own We Are Writers book. One child from every participating school is guaranteed as a finalist and will have their story printed in a celebratory Scholastic Book Fairs' 21st Birthday Yearbook in summer 2011. Teachers can help inspire their pupils to take part in the competition by watching videos of Francesca Simon reading from her new book, Horrid Henry Rocks, and introducing We Are Writers and Scholastic Book Fairs' 21st birthday on their website.  There is a range of fantastic prizes to be won by schools that enter the competition, including a rare school visit from Francesca Simon for the overall winner, signed sets of Horrid Henry books and book vouchers. Scholastic Book Fairs' 21st anniversary celebrations are happening throughout the academic year and include competitions to win signed books by leading authors, including Anthony Browne and Michael Morpurgo, as well as regular competitions and special author events.  For further information, please contact John Gerrard on 020 7756 7678 or at jgerrard@scholastic.co.uk or Alyx Price on 020 7756 7777 or at aprice@scholastic.co.uk   (Source: SLA Weblog) Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:06:56 +0100 888940 http://libraryjuicepress.com/blog/?p=2632&cpage=1#comment-1161028 Hi, Colleen. Thanks for your comments. I think ALA is acting as our professional association (including through its divisions such as ACRL), it just isn’t technically a professional association. I suppose there are some things that the American Medical Association or the American Bar Association do for their constituent members that ALA doesn’t do, but I certainly don’t see SLA filling that kind of a gap. What ALA seems to lack versus true professional associations is regulatory power, the ability to grant licenses and adjudicate disputes, things like that. SLA, to me, seems even more customer oriented and less based on the idea of maintaining a profession. What do you think people get out of SLA that they aren’t finding in ALA? (Source: Comments for Library Juice) Sun, 21 Nov 2010 11:01:58 +0100 888744 http://libraryjuicepress.com/blog/?p=2632&cpage=1#comment-1160770 The most interesting part of this well-written article to me is the following, “…it is not a professional organization in a technical and legal sense (since it has many non-librarian constituencies who are interested in the library world for various reasons and it is organized as an educational association for tax purposes) it is the closest thing to a professional association that librarians have. Unfortunately, its basic role as a professional association is somewhat invisible to most members.” if ALA is not acting as our professional association, what is? Is it the constituent larger groups such as ACRL? State associations? That seems to be the role folks complain about lacking when it comes time for the cash-handover (myself included), and the reason cited for many moving over to SLA. No doubt ALA is important and broadly impactful, but if that is a role members feel is lacking, what will ALA do to meet that need, if anything? (Source: Comments for Library Juice) Sun, 21 Nov 2010 04:39:14 +0100 887500 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3734367/librarian US - CO - Denver, Requirements: MLS from an accredited college. Proficient in Microsoft office programs and other computer software. Comfortable teaching and speaking to groups of patrons, and must have excelle (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:44:00 +0100 887021 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/5YUfJFusz_M/ten-times-more-applications-for-google.html (Cross-posted on the Google Enterprise Blog and the Google Small Business Blog)As customers begin to recognize large productivity gains with Gmail, Google Docs and the rest of Google Apps, they frequently ask when they’ll be able to use services like Google Voice, Reader, Blogger and AdWords with their Google Apps accounts. We’ve steadily added new functionality to Google Apps and recently added support for third-party apps, but we’re thrilled to swing the floodgates of new functionality wide open now. Starting today, customers worldwide can access a full spectrum of services from Google—including more than 60 productivity-boosting applications that extend far beyond any traditional software suite.Coupled with the ability for administrators to provide different sets of applications to different groups of users, the possibilities for empowering workers in new ways are remarkable. For example, you could equip your marketing team with Picasa Web Albums so they can collect and share photos from customer appreciation events, and let that team publish your company’s blog with Blogger. Services like iGoogle and Alerts, on the other hand, may be broadly useful, and could be enabled for your whole organization.Existing customers can transition at their own pace over the next couple months to the new infrastructure supporting these applications from the administrative control panel. New customers will automatically have the new infrastructure. The additional services are not covered by the Google Apps SLA or telephone support, but we’ll be watching for feedback how we can make these new applications even more useful.In tandem with this big improvement, we’re also simplifying the names of the versions of Google Apps. Here’s how we now refer to our line-up:Google Apps is our free service geared towards families, entrepreneurs and other groups up to 50 users.Google Apps for Business offers 25GB of email storage per user, a 99. ... Thu, 18 Nov 2010 05:00:00 +0100 888149 http://futura.edublogs.org/2010/11/17/edublog-awards-time-for-some-kudos/ The Edublog Awards are here again!  I know people always say it, but there are so very many excellent blogs to choose from that it makes it difficult (and somewhat arbitrary) to decide.  All I know is that I find the more I know, the more I don’t know. So to all of you who write about your experiences in education, a sincere thank you for all that you teach me.   And thanks to Edublogs for hosting so many excellent blogs–I know contests can be rather arbitrary things, but I do find this exercise an interesting way to reflect on what I’m personally drawn to and influenced by, and also reading everyone’s nominations is an excellent way to discover new blogs that I am unaware of.  So, thanks Edublogs! Best individual blog Remember how it felt the first time someone recognized your blog?  Well, hope the hundredth time feels good too.  Weblogg-ed.  Will Richardson.  Always interesting, thought-provoking and conversational.  And the writing just gets better. Best individual tweeter @Wawoodworth and his campaign to get the Old Spice guy to make  video about libraries(he succeeded) and his #andypoll closely followed by all BBQ related tweets. Best group blog Savelibraries.org — Motto “When one library is in trouble ALL libraries are in trouble”–the best grass-roots site for news about library cuts and campaigns to save libraries Best resource sharing blog Iear.org — Scott Meech and crew share iPad and iTouch apps and app reviews in a very helpful, community-style blog Most influential blog post This was a difficult category.   There have been so many excellent posts lately, many of them reasserting passion for education in the light of some of the latest round of teacher bashing. ... Wed, 17 Nov 2010 04:53:00 +0100 887464 http://www.sla.org.uk/blg-new-poster-in-welsh.php A new version of our "KEEP CALM" poster in Welsh is now available on our downloadable poster page.Inspired by an unissued British government wartime propaganda poster, it is available exclusively to SLA members as a pdf download.GAN BWYLL A DALIWCH ATI I DDARLLEN.Thanks to Intexta Web Services and Adran y Gymraeg, Ysgol Penfro, for providing the Welsh text. (Source: SLA Weblog) Wed, 17 Nov 2010 02:21:26 +0100 888941 http://sla-divisions.typepad.com/kentucky/2010/11/managing-copyright-in-the-digital-age-webinar.html Do you struggle to understand what you, your library staff, and your users may do under the U.S. Copyright Act?  Do you understand the gray areas of Fair Use and the Library Exemption?  Do you need help interpreting and negotiating terms of copyright in contracts for electronic resources?  Do you try to educate your patrons about copyright and create guidelines they can understand?   If so, join us for this webinar on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 from 1:00 - 2:30 PM Eastern Time.  James Heller, author of The Librarian's Copyright Companion, and Christine Graesser, a law librarian with 20+ years of experience in firm and government law libraries, will outline the basics of copyright law and offer tips on copyright compliance, licensing, and user education within your organization.   REGISTRATION: This webinar is free for SLA members and $15 for non-members. Please register online by Friday, Dec. 3rd.  Registration is limited to 500.GOT A COPYRIGHT QUESTION YOU'D LIKE US TO ADDRESS?  Jim and Christine will be incorporating real-world questions into their program to make sure it is relevant to your needs.  Please submit your questions to Jill Strand by Monday, November 29th.THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Thank you to BNA, Inc. and DIALOG, LLC for their generous  sponsorship.  Thanks also go to SLA's Legal and IT Divisions and the SLA Kentucky Chapter for working together to coordinate this program. (Source: SLA Kentucky Chapter) Tue, 16 Nov 2010 23:15:24 +0100 887314 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3729057/public-services-librarian US - OH - Cleveland, Required: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program in library or information science; three or more years experience providing reference service and instruction in a music library or archives, (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:06:00 +0100 886521 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3726592/copyright-officer US - IL - Normal, This position requires an ALA-accredited master’s degree; second advanced degree required (J.D. preferred); experience working with copyright and scholarly communication issues in higher education, es (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Mon, 15 Nov 2010 22:30:00 +0100 886270 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3721090/technical-librarian-with-security-clearance US - MD - Indian Head, Requirements include a bachelor's degree in library science or retired military with 3-5 years of technical library experience. Candidate should have experience with military and classified materials (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Fri, 12 Nov 2010 23:20:00 +0100 885766 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3720798/risk-mitigation-research-intern US - PA - Philadelphia, College degree, preferably graduate student enrolled in MLS program. Strong time management & organizational skills Must posses extreme attention to (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Fri, 12 Nov 2010 18:59:00 +0100 885643 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3717022/library-director US - CA - RIVERSIDE, MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Possession of a Master of Library Science Degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Seven years of progressively responsible professional publi (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:10:00 +0100 885372 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3716904/corporate-archivist-librarian US - CT - New Haven, Education/Experience Candidates should possess a degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program and a minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience. Experience in image and do (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:12:00 +0100 885371 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3715061/researcher US - CA - los altos, • Master degree in Library and Information Science • 2+ years of research experience • Effective oral and written communication skills We have an opportunity for a talented researcher to researc (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:08:00 +0100 885268 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3714990/information-resources-specialist US - PA - Conshohocken, • B. S. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred. • M.S. in Library or Information Science. • 5 – 10 years of experience in a corporate chemical or pharmaceutical Information Center. • Expert (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Wed, 10 Nov 2010 22:14:00 +0100 885267 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3710684/information-specialist US - IL - Chicago, CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION: KEY SELECTION CRITERIA Ideal Experience •Master’s in Library Science •2-5 years experience in a for-profit business library setting and/or a professional services en (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:42:00 +0100 885001 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3710321/circuit-librarian US - VA, REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have an M.L.S./M.L.I.S. from an ALA accredited library school. A J.D. from an ABA accredited law school is preferred. A minimum of seven years of progressively responsi (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:34:00 +0100 885002 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3710040/librarian US - MI - Grand Rapids, Varnum has a part-time opportunity (15 to 20 hours per week) for a law firm professional in our Grand Rapids office. This position requires a MLS with a minimum of five years experience and demonstr (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Mon, 08 Nov 2010 22:14:00 +0100 884890 http://www.sla.org.uk/blg-young-readers-win-at-the-kids-lit-quiz.php The Kids' Lit Quiz, the annual event that makes sure book-loving 11 to 13-year-olds are cheered on like sporting champions, is gearing up for its eighth storming year in the UK.Children's author, actor and comedian Charlie Higson, creator of the Young Bond series and new zombie thriller series The Enemy, will lead almost 30 children's authors to congratulate the winners at the national final in Oxford on November 30.The atmosphere at a Kids' Lit Quiz heat has been compared to "a pub quiz without the beer", marked by high stakes - the UK winners will travel to New Zealand next July for a 20th Birthday International Celebration Quiz - and high energy.An estimated 1,500 pupils in school teams of four are swotting up on the world of children's literature - myths and legends and comic strips as well as classic and contemporary books - as quizmaster Wayne Mills prepares to make his annual trip from New Zealand. Wayne's killer questions last year ranged from the works of Roald Dahl, Terry Pratchett to classic fairy tales and characters including Postman Pat.For further information about the Kids' Lit Quiz in the UK see the website. (Source: SLA Weblog) Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:07:09 +0100 885994 http://www.sla.org.uk/blg-we-are-writers.php We Are Writers is a BETT Awards shortlisted product from Scholastic that offers your school the opportunity to run a project which can help raise literacy standards and funds for your school. We Are Writers gives every child the opportunity to have a chapter published in a REAL professional-looking book. We Are Writers gets children excited about writing because it gives them a purpose and a goal. The thought of having a chapter published in a proper book, which they can share with their family and friends, provides a focus for children to produce their best pieces of writing. Cheryl Havelot, Library Assistant, Wolfreton High School, Hull said "Many children who do not normally write have contributed to the book and the sample copy has been well read in the library, even by pupils who would not generally read poetry, because they know the authors they are interested."We Are Writers is very simple to setup and run because the books are created entirely online through an easy-to-use website.  Pupils can add stories, poems, letters and recipes - in fact, any form of writing to the book. Children enter their own writing into the website overseen by an adult. Once finished Scholastic will publish the book and send it to your school free of charge along with the tools to help promote it. We Are Writers is also a great way to fundraise for your school. It is completely free to take part and the only cost involved is if teachers or parents wish to purchase final copies of the book. The set price is only £5.00 (£5.99 if run as part of a Scholastic Book Fair) however if you sell your book at a higher price you can use the money raised to buy new resources for your school or library. If you run We Are Writers with a Book Fair you'll earn 60% commission on every book sold. ... Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:04:34 +0100 885995 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3709567/library-director US - MI - Detroit, Minimum Qualification: Qualified candidates must have an MLS degree from an ALA accredited institution, relevant experience in administering an academic medical library and a strong commitment to exce (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:04:00 +0100 884771 http://www.sla.org.uk/blg-t-s-eliot-prize-shortlist-announced.php The winner will be announced on the evening of Monday 24 January 2011 at the T S Eliot Prize award ceremony, which will be held in the Courtyard at the Wallace Collection.  Associated with this is the T S Eliot Prize Shadowing Scheme reflects Eliot's own commitment to encouraging young people to enjoy poetry by engaging A Level students with the T S Eliot Prize judging process. It is run as a partnership between the PBS and the English and Media Centre, a not-for-profit educational publisher and teachers' centre providing high quality teaching materials and Continuing Professional Development for teachers of English and Media. (Source: SLA Weblog) Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:01:06 +0100 885996 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3705513/edms-systems-administrator US - VA - Alexandria, 1 Education: Bachelor's degree in MIS or related field. 2 Experience: At least 6 years of experience in systems support or administration. Supervisory/leadership experience helpful. Business process (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Fri, 05 Nov 2010 21:39:00 +0100 884095 http://www.sla.org.uk/blg-slam.php Or SLA Manchester - it was my pleasure On Wednesday to be at the Geoffrey Manton building at Manchester Metropolitan University to help launch the newest SLA Branch - which covers Greater Manchester.  It was in a lovely atrium where the generous supporters of the group had tables displaying their services and were able to chat to the delegates.   The group got off to a resounding start with a good attendance of around 40, and were launched with a fantastic poem from Mancunian poet and librarian Mike Garry.  I always find it a really refreshing time to get to talk to members in a relaxed manner - it's good to touch base about what is worrying librarians, what's really working well and then also to have the chance to just chat - about reading, or new developments or even the weather (wet!)  It also gave me the chance to catch up with Dave Cryer - he's going to be speaking at our Weekend Course next year - put the dates in your diaries. If you are working in the Manchester area do make contact with this new group - and watch out for your local events and training opportunities.  (Source: SLA Weblog) Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:12:16 +0100 884454 http://erikhoy.blogspot.com/2010/11/ili-2010-bibpode-mashups-og-linkdata.html På Internet Librarin International holdt norske Anne-Lena Westrum, fra Oslo Public Library et oplæg om et projekt som hun og andre arbejder på under navnet Pode (se link nederst). Projektet går ud på at undersøge hvilke mashup-applikationer biblioteket kan bruge i forbindelse med bibliotekskatalogen. Og der er en del at lære også for andre biblioteker.Den traditionelle tilgang til dette spørgsmål er ofte at bibliotekerne prøver på at udvikle ting selv, eller i hvert fald under streng kontrol af firmaer eller eksperter som bliver hyret. Ofte for meget dyre penge. I modsætning hertil tager projektet udgangspunkt i: Hvorfor opfinde noget som nogen allerede har lavet i forvejen og som man bare kan tage i anvendelse. Podes formål er bl.a. at undersøge fikse måder at bruge bibliotekskatalogen. Fx til at henvise til leksikonartikler, vejrmeldinger, anmeldelser, bedre præsentation af ktatalogen.Ligeledes er det også gængs opfattelse at brugernes inddragelse i sådanne projekter skal kontrolleres og at "vi" bibliotekarer ved bedre end lånerne selv hvad de vil have. I modsætning hertil har projektets indfaldsvinkel været at lade brugerne lave præcis det de vil have. For som en sidegevinst finder vi så også ud af hvad det er de vil. Pode har sat sig for at lære brugerne selv at lave deres mashups ud fra deres behov.Mashups er ikke noget nyt. Det har eksisteret meget længe. Og er i virkeligheden en meget enkel tankegang: At sammenstykke hvad allerede eksisterer på en sådan måde at det fungerer som noget nyt forenklende. På projektets hjemmeside kan du se to eksempler på sådanne mashups.Reiseplanleggeren masher data fra diverse rejseførere sammen med stednavne fra Geonames, Google Maps, vejrdata og med bogomslag. Og emnemæssigt kobler de til sprogkurser, rejseberetninger og andet. Det er altså et scenarie hvor de prøver at sætte sig i turistens sted.Ideer kan som bekendt  være gode, men udførelsen problematisk. ... Fri, 05 Nov 2010 04:00:00 +0100 884749 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3697822/technical-services-librarian US - NC - Charlotte, See above posting. We are seeking qualified candidates for our Technical Services Librarian position located in our Charlotte, NC office. This full-time position functions in a highly technical envir (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Wed, 03 Nov 2010 19:58:00 +0100 883689 http://caslisottawainformation.blogspot.com/2010/11/evenement-ose-t-on-parler-dun.html Vendredi, le 19 novembre 2010, de midi à 13 hBibliothéque publique d'Ottawa, Auditorium (120, rue Metcalfe)Depuis des années, les bibliothécaires constatent l’utilité de permettre aux utilisateurs une participation à l’organisation de l’information proposée en ligne ; en 2007 déjà, le rapport sur les principes de pré-coordination dans les vedettes-matières de la Bibliothèquedu Congrès (LCSH) signalait à plusieurs reprises l’intérêt de l’application des étiquettes d’utilisateurs aux documents dans l’OPAC. Dans une optique de collaboration avec nos utilisateurs, il nous sera utile de considérer leurs attentes par rapport à l’organisation de l’information et à sa manipulation (capacité d’étiqueter, de commenter, de partager et/ou de sauvegarder) sur les sites Web des bibliothèques dans la nouvelle décennie.Cette communication commencera par un survol de l’état actuel des systèmes d’étiquetage disponibles en ligne et auxquels nos utilisateurs auront eu affaire en tant qu’internautes. Dans un deuxième temps, cette communication recensera les systèmes d’étiquetage disponibles dans les portails de bibliothèques au Canada, aux États-Unis et en Europe. Que permettons-nous aux utilisateurs comparativement aux sites Web au sens plus large, et devrons-nous essayer d’aller encore plus loin en incitant nos utilisateurs à une participation active ?******************************************************************Professeure Heather Moulaison est professeure adjointe à l'École des sciences de l'information. Elle enseigne des cours dans le domaine de l'organisation de l'information. Ses principaux champs d'intérêt comprennent les réseaux sociaux et les étiquettes, la bibliothéconomie comparée et les bibliothèques numériques. Elle publie et présente des communications sur ses sujets d'intérêt à des colloques locaux, nationaux et internationaux. ... Tue, 02 Nov 2010 04:00:00 +0100 883713 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/web2learning/YOVk/~3/iVCJEHkUiG4/4307 Next week I’ll be teaching two webinars for METRO. They will focus on an intro to open source software (including ways to combat the FUD) and a toolbox of 30+ applications you can use in your library today to provide better services to your patrons without any hidden fees. If you plan to be at your desk around these times maybe you’d like to join us! Practical Open Source Software for Libraries – Part 1 Date: Monday, November 08, 2010 At 10:00 AM EST Duration: 1 Hour Register for this eventRegistration fees: $20 members; $20 myMETRO; $40 non-members Practical Open Source Software for Libraries – Part 2 Date: Monday, November 08, 2010 At 10:00 AM EST Duration: 1 Hour Register for this eventRegistration fees: $20 members; $20 myMETRO; $40 non-members I hope to “see” some of you there. Related posts:Free webinar on open source Open Source at SLA Annual Learn More about Open Source (Source: What I Learned Today...) Mon, 01 Nov 2010 19:22:26 +0100 883514 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3694006/reference-training-librarian US - DC - Washington, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of major legal and non-law related database systems, including but not limited to Westlaw, Lexis, Factiva and Dialog. Strong interperso (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:35:00 +0100 883200 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3693905/business-researcher CHE - Nationwide, Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree, preferably science or technology, or equivalent. • Master’s Degree, preferably in Library Science or Information Science and Technology. • 1 to 3 years of search (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:12:00 +0100 883201 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/iRcS/~3/3EXYJXNgsJw/new-website-for-sla-europe.html SLA Europe has a new website with an updated design and new features (Source: Peter Scott's Library Blog) Sat, 30 Oct 2010 12:36:33 +0100 882733 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3678423/lead-researcher-consulting-firm-chicago US - IL - Chicago, Background: 4+ years of consumer industry research experience, within industry or consulting familiarity with a broad range of consumer and general business research sources, such as Factiva, Euromo (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:45:00 +0100 882225 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3678398/harriet-morel-oxman-director US - NY - Ithaca, Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and work successfully with a team of staff within a complex environment with multiple constituencies. Excellent communication skills and the ability to foster (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:13:00 +0100 882226 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=15941 Harriet Morel Oxman Director (Cornell University Library, New York) Harriet Morel Oxman Director of the Catherwood, Hospitality, and Management Libraries            The Harriet Morel Oxman Director coordinates planning and development of services and collections, develops collaborative programs in support of the three schools, and works closely with the deans and the librarians of the School of Hotel Administration, the Johnson School of Management, and the School of Industrial & Labor Relations (ILR) to understand, respect, and respond to the unique requirements of the students, faculty, and extension personnel in each of those programs. ... Thu, 28 Oct 2010 05:25:01 +0100 882123 http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/3675522/junior-research-analyst US - IL - Chicago, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED JRA knowledge/skills •Source knowledge. Baseline source knowledge, including structured search skills •Industry/function knowledge. A growing knowledge of either in (Source: SLA Career Center Search Results []) Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:54:00 +0100 881985 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/zcGn/~3/eONHZ1qTWjo/james-carville-library-champion.html I just got word from Jane Dysart about a talk James Carville gave at SLA Conference. Read her post and then watch the video!! Thanks Jane for pointing this out! James Carville loves libraries, and has since he was a boy. In answer to questions following his keynote talk (with his wife, Mary Matalin) at the Special Libraries Association conference last June in New Orleans, Carville shared some wonderful comments. I asked James (through wonderful SLA staffers Kristin Foldvik and Cara Schatz) if we could share those comments online via SLA’s TV channel, and he agreed. See Carville and hear his comments about his local library (a book mobile every other week on Thursday afternoon) and the impact on his life. In addition, he had sage advice for libraries regarding their message to those who hold the purse strings — keep it simple and use an analogy, like comparing the closing of libraries to extinguishing candles, to make the point clearly and effectively. Carville said, "It’s better to light one candle than curse the darkness.” When libraries close it’s like “hundreds of candles being extinguished. Close a library, blow out a candle.” ”Closing libraries is like eating seed corn, it makes no sense.” Powerful imagery. Thanks for your support, suggestions and advocacy for libraries, James Carville!The M Word Blog teaches your library and non-profit tips, tricks and trends of the marketing trade. (Source: The "M" Word - Marketing Libraries) Wed, 27 Oct 2010 04:00:00 +0100 882580 http://erikhoy.blogspot.com/2010/10/phil-bradley-del-2-weblogs-og-twitter.html En af Phil Bradleys pointer var at weblogs er et fortrinligt medie for bibliotekarer. Det fik mig til at tænke på at de fleste af mine kolleger straks tænker at det skal være en statsautoriseret blog. Det mener jeg er forkert.Bibliotekarer er ud over at være, eller i hvert fald: bør være, neutrale formidlere af den enorme vidensbank der kaldes de danske folkebiblioteker, også individder med lidenskaber, specialviden, holdninger osv. Kort sagt, vi er personer.Jeg siger udtrykkeligt: Personer. Ikke privatpersoner. For en af de ting jeg ikke synes man som bibliotekar skal gøre, er at skrive som privatperson. Det er vigtigt at understrege i denne tid hvor fjernsynet flyder over med kendte og ukendte personers privatliv. I sin værste form følelsesporno.Det er ikke sådan noget jeg tænker på. Weblogs er en udmærket medieform til at adskille sig fra de meget formelle og korrekte bibliotekshjemmesider. At give det "kolde" bibliotek et menneskeligt ansigt. Faktisk synes jeg det kunne være en udmærket ide hvis alle biblioteker automatisk havde en sektion på deres hjemmeside hvor deres ansatte - under ansvar for lovgivningen naturligvis - kunne give udtryk for at biblioteket også består af selvstændige personer. Med faglige interesser og evner. Og lyst til også at formidle denne side af sig til andre. Dette sidste er nok også vigtigt. Tvang har altid skabt kedelige og uinteressante weblogs.Twitter mmI forlængelse af det nævnte Phil Bradley også Twitter. Dette et af de mest hurtigtvoksende fænomener på internettet. Og han ser det som et sted hvor bibliotekarer kan inspirere og diskutere med hianden. Han viste og fortalte eksempler på sådanne, og jeg må sige at jeg var imponeret. Jeg bemærkede også at de der var på Twitter, også netværkede meget samme i pauserne. De var ganske enkelt mange skridt foran os andre. ... Wed, 27 Oct 2010 04:00:00 +0100 882128 http://erikhoy.blogspot.com/2010/10/ili-2010-phil-bradley-del-1.html Hele Phil Bradleys powerpoint kan ses på internettet. Bombardementet af fund var i sig selv en pointe: Der er ikke længere grund til at opfinde noget som helst. Det er der allerede og i alle mulige afskygninger og varianter. Kunsten er at vælge det som er godt og som samtidig også er vedholdende, altså ikke lukker ned og destruerer alt det du har sat op på siden. Jeg har da også måttet opdele omtalen af de mest interessante links på flere blogindlæg.Mit eget udgangspunkt er primitivt i forhold til hvad der eksisterer ifølge Phil Bradley. Jeg sværger lidt til iGoogle. Ikke fordi jeg er specielt vild med Google, men fordi det er lidt ligesom at "så behøver du kun handle et sted". Deres produkter er måske ikke lige de mest smarte. Men de bliver udviklet hele tiden, har det mest nødvendige med, og så er det hele så mageligt integreret at du ikke har behov for at logge på i en uendelighed. Til social medier bruger jeg Meebo. Samme begrundelse: Log på et sted, og du er logget på alle dine IM-services. Jeg er slet ikke med på trenden med Twitter, og det er nok lidt af en fejl. Jeg skyndte mig pligtskyldigst at oprette en Twitter-konto da jeg godt kan se det er her der sker noget.Derudover har jeg megen gavn af at have slået Buzz til i min email. Jeg har nogle meget produktive og iderige kontakter som holder mig orienteret om hvad de laver.De samme er gode til at dele deres gode links i Google Læser. Og jeg gør det samme. Det kræver stort set ingen tid. Det foregår helt automatisk hver gang du laver en blogpost, offentliggør et billede eller vil dele et link. Interessante link i Læser foregår blot ved klik på en knap og eventuelt indsætte en lille forklarende note.Første ting som vakte min opmærksomhed er offentlige startsider, altså der hvor du som bibliotekar præsenterer dig selv. Netvibes. Tja. Jeg kan godt se på hvad Phil viste at der var masser af muligheder der i forhold til en offentlig iGoogle. ... Mon, 25 Oct 2010 04:00:00 +0100 882129 http://sla-divisions.typepad.com/kentucky/2010/10/annual-business-and-awards-meeting-photo-gallery.html Photographs from the Annual Business and Awards Meeting at Keeneland Library on October 20, 2010 have been posted to our Kentucky Chapter of SLA Facebook Group.   (Source: SLA Kentucky Chapter) Sat, 23 Oct 2010 18:02:57 +0100 882591