Archive for November, 2006
Thursday, November 30th, 2006
Technology Love/Hate
It’s amazing to me to see how some people relate to technology. In particular, I’m thinking of people that feel the need to avoid technology at all costs and yet still expect all the benefits and assistance that comes through technology.
I have no problem with some people wanting to avoid computers because they feel they’re […]
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Thursday, November 16th, 2006
IM Reference
Many library Reference Desks have begun using IM in some fashion. Whether it be a full-scale Online Chat Reference Service to a simple AIM or Yahoo Messenger account, it’s becoming more common to see something available that’s quicker than email to get help from a Reference Librarian.
For those libraries who already have an IM method […]
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Monday, November 6th, 2006
Using LibraryThing in a Library
About a year ago I blogged about LibraryThing and what a great online tool it was for organizing your personal library. And also how it functions as a social network. But why would an actual library want to use it? Here are some thoughts.
One of the best ways for a library to use LibraryThing requires […]
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