Archive for March, 2006
Friday, March 24th, 2006
Librarians Are Teachers
The introduction of computers, online databases, and other technologies into the library has definitely had an effect on the role of the librarian. Librarians are teachers more than ever. We teach our patrons information literacy skills, technology skills, how to evaluate online information, how to do research, and often even how to organize concepts into […]
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Wednesday, March 22nd, 2006
DawgBlog
The Butler University Libraries now have their blog open to the public. After a few months of getting started and working out the kinks (since we were the first ones on campus to use the new CommunityServer platform), DawgBlog is now publicly accessible. No logon is required and the world is welcome.
What a liberating feeling! […]
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Tuesday, March 21st, 2006
LIS Jobs
One of the best online resources for library-related jobs has been http://www.lisjobs.com/. You can view and post jobs and resumes, so it’s an excellent resource whether you’re looking to find a job or fill a job. If you’re looking to go right for the Job Listings and search there, just click the link I’ve made.
Also, […]
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Monday, March 20th, 2006
Reference Note
You know, it’s pretty cool to be working at the Reference Desk and see 36 students in your “Recent Buddies” list on Instant Messenger! I think our IM usage is starting to pick up as people get used to the idea. To quote Michael Stephens: “That’s HOT!”
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Friday, March 3rd, 2006
Library Police
Yes, it’s time for more Library Humor. It’s a Shockwave cartoon called Overdue. Check it out! (Get it? That was a joke, too!)
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Wednesday, March 1st, 2006
Google Gadgets
Google continues to come out with cool new features. Some are hotly contested, some are celebrated, and practically all are continually in “BETA” release. Here is a list of most of them, in no particular order. Click the links to visit the various Google Gadgets.
Google Search - The original and most widely used Internet search […]
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