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I want to start by saying congratulations to all the newly minted librarians out there. You just got your MLS or MLIS or MSI (or ALA-accredited equivalent) and are off to start your path changing the world of Information for the better. But first you have to get the job. I’m not going to lie to you, this coming summer will be a very long and incredibly short one. But you can do it! There are a few rules though: [...]
It’s been an interesting couple of weeks in the land of what you own. I’ve talked about ownership before and how it’s changing as the world becomes more connected. The flat Internet does not play well with the concept of “things” and “buying.”
Ok, so I was all set to get all huffy about the Six Strikes thing that the companies we pay for a service are inflicting upon us. (Seriously, the RIAA and the MPAA are a combination of the grumpy old person who shouts, “Get off my lawn!” and a spoiled six-year-old who takes his toys and breaks up the game when he’s not winning). But, hey, just go watch this patronizing video and think to yourself, “How much to I [...]
Two weeks down, and boy do I feel popular. In addition to my usual Library Instruction classes for the Psychology department, there has been a distinct uptick in requests for “Learning Technology” classes, not to mention requests for presentations at department or committee meetings to talk about what’s up at the Library (sometimes with my Partner in Crime, Dan Laird). I’m getting a reputation. If you want your students to try something cool, call Emily.
Is there anything more difficult than trying to get your brain back after a vacation? I know I really don’t have anything to complain about – most K-12 librarians are already in full teaching mode. Our students are still at home, leaving the library to wayward faculty members who can finally get some quiet. And me, I’m left to my own devices so I can catch up on meetings, paperwork, and anything else I’ve been ignoring since the beginning of [...]
My Library’s Twitter feed (@PenfieldLib) just passed 200 followers. Well, 220 actually, but who’s counting? We got a huge bump this week due to a number of factors: students’ procrastination; more students in the library; free coffee; and an unexpected evacuation. But I’m not here to talk about how to boost your followers. After all, innumerable dodgy Tweeple will give you thousands of (probably not real) followers for a nominal fee. This is about who we’re following, and what is [...]
My job as a Learning Technologies Librarian includes seeking out new things that will enhance our students’ experience and, of course, learning. So far, I’ve added portable projectors, an SLR camera, and some nice microphones to our collection. Those were easy. The next big addition (hopefully very soon!) took a little more. So, some background: my library has been checking out Flip Cameras for a couple of years now. They’re great, they’re popular, and they’re discontinued. Personally I would like [...]
This week on LiTTech: The Dewey Decimal System is used the world over in public and school libraries, but is that a good thing? Recently the Ethical Cultural Field School completely revamped their library using a system they invented called Metis. This episode, Addie and Emily talk about whether that’s a good thing, and what it means for libraries all over. Show Host: Emily Thompson Show contributors: Addie Matteson, Leave us some feedback! Contact us with any questions or comments- [...]
This week on LiTTech: Emily and Addie take participatory learning one step further by exploring what makes a participatory environment. It all comes down to wheels. Show Host: Emily Thompson Show contributors: Addie Matteson, Leave us some feedback! Contact us with any questions or comments- littech@edreach.us
I can’t really say what I was expecting, coming to the Higher Ed Web 2012 Conference in Milwaukee. Left to my own devices, I would never have picked a conference for web professionals. I mean, I’m not one. I work with the web all day, and I can crank out a site using HTML and CSS in a pinch, but it’s not really my job. And yet, this week I found myself wandering the windy streets with a badge around [...]
