I went on campus yesterday and as I was locking up my bike I noticed some large bins that read “PSU Recycles” and “free binders.” I didn’t really need a binder but out of curiosity I peeked in. It must have been a bit of a time machine in there because it [...]
Monthly Archives: September 2006
extending device life
22 Sep 06 – 12:06 pm
As we try to port library services to mobile devices, or actually try to create new services for mobile devices, we should be encouraged by news of increased battery life. Hybrio rechargables allegedly last 4 times longer than regular alkaline batteries and can be charged 500 times. According to some MIT micro-jocks, batteries [...]
upcoming speaking schedule
14 Sep 06 – 10:18 pm
Will you be at Internet Librarian or any of the following events? Make sure to say hello!
Internet Librarian 2006 – 22-25 October
-Moderating the Social Computing track. It’ll be fun!
-Preconference workshop: Social Tools for Your Library
-MySpace & Facebook, with Cliff Landis
-Blogging Update: Applications & Tips, with Karen Coombs and Walter Nelson
-Gadget Update, with Barbara [...]
school libraries and myspace
14 Sep 06 – 10:16 pm
We’re all aware that some academic and public libraries have been using MySpace (see Jenny’s post about the recent US News article too!) to remain relevant and market themselves, but what about school libraries?
It being a hot-button issue and certainly blocked in 99.999% of schools, I imagine school librarians would have a heck of a [...]
