Librarian in the Cloud
Sharing info thru the Web…One Web App @ a Time
Learning how to use a Mac
Mar 8th
I am an unapologetic Mac evangelist. I have used Macs since I was in third grade (almost 20 years now!), and even after using PCs over the past decade, I just don’t see how people can happily use a PC. Trying to fix one should be enough to drive people away. The viruses. The bloated software. The spyware. The bloated OS. Enough said.
As an acquaintance recently said, “Everything is so much easier and simpler to do on a Mac.” Each day, more people discover these truths. If you’re considering switching, or have already swtiched, but have no idea how to More >
23 Things Summit
Mar 3rd
I attended the 23 Things Sumit through Webjunction this afternoon. Great discussion and information about the program!
You’ll be able to listen to an archive of the program as soon as it’s over at the main page for the summit.
I attempted to collect all the URLs discussed in the presentation and in the chat box (it was done through Wimba online) on Delicious.
The summit also became the #1 trend on Twitter!
I’ll be excited to watch the discussion continue on Webjunction’s site.
Twitter and the courts
Feb 25th
Federal court agrees to allow reporters to send Twitter posts from the courtroom. What is this going to do our courts? More transparent? Congress already Tweets. Could be interesting….
Gaming, Public Funds, and Libraries in Nebraska
Feb 24th
An interesting discussion on libraries, public funds and gaming/social networking is going on up in Nebraska. The State Auditor has questioned why the Nebraska Library Commission used public funds for a PlayStation 2 purchase, why staff time is being used for social networking/second life participation, and why is staff uploading content to YouTube and Flickr. The commission’s response is a great defense of why library’s are purchasing gaming equipment, participating in social networking, etc. Something to keep handy as it develops and as a resource in case your library is ever questioned for similar purchasing/participation.
See the Nebraska State Paper for more info
HT: LibraryStuff
More >Welcome!
Feb 8th
One of the librarians I work with asked how I did something a few weeks ago when I showed her a cool trick on her computer (don’t even remember what it was now!) and then asked if I had a blog, which I had to sheepishly say no.
I’ve blogged off and on over the years on WordPress.com and even further back in college on Xanga — but that was mostly political blogging and it caused more trouble than it was ever worth. Don’t get me wrong, for those of you who remember those times and knew me back then, I More >
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