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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
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
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
A reflection on a year that’s almost over…
At this time of year, I always try to look back and remember where I was when the year began and where I am now as it is coming to an end. Here are some of the professional initiatives that … Continue reading
Have you checked out Bibliotech?
I decided to try my hand at video blogging! And I couldn’t think of a better topic on which to do my first video blog post than the Bibliotech podcast series. I wanted to try video blogging for a couple of reasons: … Continue reading
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Teaching Online Privacy Has Just Gotten a Bit Easier…
A great new initiative from the Privacy Commissioner of Canada to help teachers, librarians and community leaders talk to younger Canadians about online activities and privacy issues. The Commissioner’s office has compiled an education package including a PowerPoint presentation with … Continue reading
Bibliotech podcast series now on iTunes
I just wanted to post an update from my last post: The Bibliotech podcast series from Dquarium.com is now available on iTunes! We have also just completed Episode 2 (called Dollars to Donuts) in the Bibliotech series. In this episode … Continue reading
