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Author Archives: Erin Anderson
It’s All About Mobile
I came across this article in my RSS feed from the NY Times. It is called Tech Predictions for 2013: It’s All About Mobile, by Claire Cain Miller from February 18, 2013. I especially resonate with the beginning, and crux of the article– that mobile … Continue reading
Libraries are Forever: E-books and Print Books Can Coexist (Infographic)
This infographic was sent to me and I thought it was interesting, so I decided to post it. It is courtesy of TeachingDegree.org.
E-book Media and Communications Toolkit: A Free Resource from ALA
I received this message from the American Library Association via LinkedIn today. A great resource for libraries! “For librarians asking what they can do to advocate for fair e-book lending practices and to help libraries in informing the public about … Continue reading
A New Reason to Stick with the Old
I just read an article in the Chronicle of Higher Education entitled Now E-Textbooks Can Report Back on Students’ Reading Habits by Marc Parry (Nov. 8, 2012). The article discusses a new service attached to certain e-textbooks called CourseSmart, where … Continue reading
A Teacher’s Guide to Social Media
Working for a school board, I thought this infographic posted at the end of July on Online Colleges was interesting. Embedding social media in curriculum can go a long way to diversify how teachers teach and how students learn.
The Bookless Library
The bookless library– a prominent point of discussion in the library world and a topic that has now also caught on in the mainstream media. The topic is a heavy one, especially for library professionals and library supporters everywhere; to … Continue reading
Does your company’s website suck?
I recently ordered a birthday gift online for a family member. When I sat down and decided that I would get cupcakes delivered to her on her birthday, I started my Google search for the best cupcake-maker in town. After … Continue reading
I’m back with a new published article in tow
After a reluctant yet much needed break from blogging, I’m back. It’s been almost 2 months since my last post, but it is for good reason: my husband and I just bought our first home and we have spent the … Continue reading
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Mobile library services — where are they?
The Pew Internet & American Life Project has done it again– they have released a very timely study. The survey, entitled Nearly half of American adults are smartphone owners, was published online on March 1, 2012 and it details the sharp rise … Continue reading
Are Libraries Dying? Um. No.
I have recently been surrounded by a lot of talk about the perilous future of libraries. It’s been the subject of many a lecture offered around Libraryland, and it’s been a hot topic on the Bibliotech podcast series in which I participate. … Continue reading
