Computers in Libraries back issues from May 2007:
Which space should you focus on?(editor's notes)
May 01, 2007; ... Your physical space and your digital space--which one should you spend more time thinking about? In the past it was all about your physical area, of course. Then after computers became more common and resources morphed from print to electronic, the balance shifted. Now you probably spend ...
Redesigning a library space for collaborative learning.(Indiana State University's library)
May 01, 2007; ... The reference desk at Indiana State University's (ISU) library offers an excellent view of student work areas on the first floor. From this vantage point, the reference librarians noticed students, especially in the evening and on weekends, huddled together in small groups, with one ...
Online library card registration: enables free passage to digital gems.
May 01, 2007; ... As the electronic resources specialist for the Contra Costa County Library in Pleasant Hill, Calif., I, Susan, often venture out into the community to spread the word about the variety of digital resources that are available from our Web site. I tend to view myself as an information ...
How you can protect public access computers and their users.
May 01, 2007; ... By providing the public with online computing facilities, librarians make available a world of information resources beyond their traditional print materials. Internet-connected computers in libraries greatly enhance the opportunity for patrons to enjoy the benefits of the digital age ....
We need to go beyond Web 2.0.(the systems librarian)
May 01, 2007; ... Web 2.0 continues to stand out as a dominant theme in libraries today. Almost any conference that touches on libraries and technology gushes with presentations on blogs, RSS, social computing, wikis, user tagging, and other manifestations of the Web 2.0 brand. Some of the most exciting new ...
Physical space and digital space--librarians belong in both.(online treasures)
May 01, 2007; ... When automation first came to libraries, one of the benefits was supposed to be a reduced workload for us. While automation has resulted in many improvements in library services, a reduced workload has not been one of them. The ability to access resources that exist outside the library ...
Promoting productivity.(tech tips for every librarian)
May 01, 2007; ... It can become cost-prohibitive to keep up with new versions of office productivity software--not to mention with their ever-increasing hardware requirements, patron storage issues, and security updates--especially at smaller libraries. Enter online productivity software, which is now both ...
Inquiry-based learning and library design.(building digital libraries)
May 01, 2007; ... I've had the recent good fortune to renovate a 1960s-era library space into a 21st-century library commons. That's pretty cool in itself, but in addition I recently served on a working group that was charged to write a report with recommendations recommendations on "learning spaces"--a hot ...
code4libcon shows what a participatory conference looks like.(libraries in computers)
May 01, 2007; ... I've just returned from the code4lib 2007 conference in Athens, Ga., and it was a rush. It was the second code4lib conference--last year's, in Corvallis, Ore., started it all--and, building on last year's success, it came out bigger and better. There's a lot to say about the specifics of ...
ITI titles keep librarians up-to-date with cutting-edge technologies.(books to check out: JOB-RELATED READING)(Library 2.0: A Guide to Participatory Library Service)(Social Software in Libraries: Building Collaboration, Communication, and Community Online)(Brief article)(Book review)
May 01, 2007 ... Information Today, Inc. published Library 2.0: A Guide to Participatory Library Service (ISBN: 978-1-57387-297-3, 200 pp., $29.50) by Michael Casey and Laura Savastinuk with a foreword by Michael Stephens. In this book, the authors introduce Library 2.0 concepts and offer ways to improve ...
Neal-Schuman presents more than 100 ideas for teen library sites.(books to check out: JOB-RELATED READING)(101+ Great Ideas for Teen Library Web Sites)(Brief article)(Book review)
May 01, 2007 ... Neal-Schuman Publishers is now offering 101+ Great Ideas for Teen Library Web Sites (ISBN: 978-1555705930, 325 pp., $65) by Miranda Doyle. Today, teenagers flock to the Web to chat, blog, instant message, and podcast. According to the author, the library Web site is a great channel to ...
Haworth provides help with evaluating services.(books to check out: JOB-RELATED READING)(Assessing Reference and User Services in a Digital Age)(Brief article)(Book review)
May 01, 2007 ... Haworth published Assessing Reference and User Services in a Digital Age (hardcover ISBN: 978-0-7890-3349-9, 236 pp., $39.95; softcover ISBN: 978-0-7890-3350-5, 236 pp., $24.95) edited by Eric Novotny. This book helps readers assess whether their libraries are making good use of the ...
OCLC announced that Karen Calhoun has joined its leadership team as vice president of WorldCat and metadata services.(noted & quoted: people * libraries * awards * promotions)(Online Computer Library Center)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... OCLC announced that Karen Calhoun has joined its leadership team as vice president of WorldCat and metadata services. Most recently, Calhoun was senior associate university librarian for information technology and technical services at Cornell University Library. Prior to that, ...
The New Jersey State Library (NJSL) has announced the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Masters of Library Science Degree scholarship winners.(noted & quoted: people * libraries * awards * promotions)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... The New Jersey State Library (NJSL) has announced the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Masters of Library Science Degree scholarship winners. The scholarships are provided by a $1 million grant from IMLS to NJSL and its partners. The goal of the project is to increase minority and ...
ALA announced that Priscilla Caplan is the recipient of the 2007 LITA/Library Hi Tech award for Outstanding Communication in Library and Information Technology.(noted & quoted: people * libraries * awards * promotions)(Florida Center for Library Automation)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... ALA announced that Priscilla Caplan is the recipient of the 2007 LITA/Library Hi Tech award for Outstanding Communication in Library and Information Technology. The award, sponsored by Emerald and the Library & Information Technology Association (LITA), consists of $1,000 and a certificate ...
The Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS).(noted & quoted: people * libraries * awards * promotions)(Howard Boksenbaum is named chief)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... The Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS) announced that Howard Boksenbaum has been named its new chief. Most recently, Boksenbaum was the assistant director for central information management services for the division of information technology. Before ...
The Medical Library Association (MLA).(noted & quoted: people * libraries * awards * promotions)(Sabrina Kurtz-Rossi is appointed as coordinator of Health Information Literacy Research Project)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... The Medical Library Association (MLA) announced the appointment of Sabrina Kurtz-Rossi as coordinator of MLA's Health Information Literacy Research Project. Currently, Kurtz-Rossi is an adjunct clinical professor at the Tufts University School of Medicine, where she teaches a ...
Purdue University announced that John Campbell has been appointed a scholar-in-residence with the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative.(noted & quoted: people * libraries * awards * promotions)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... Purdue University announced that John Campbell has been appointed a scholar-in-residence with the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative. EDUCAUSE is a national association with a mission to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology. During this 1-year ...
CrossRef has announced that more than 25 million content items have been registered in the CrossRef system.(milestones)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... CrossRef has announced that more than 25 million content items have ...
The National Library of New Zealand will add 8 million records and the holdings of 275 libraries to WorldCat.(milestones)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... The National Library of New Zealand will add 8 million records and the holdings of 275 libraries to WorldCat. Beginning in July, ...