New Google Blog for Librarians
The Google Librarian Central Blog has been created to update librarians on Google news along with tips for librarians.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Library 2.0 Meme Map
Confused about what Library 2.0 means?
It seems that many are - here's a link to meme map that provides insight into the current perspectives on this concept. Check it out at:
Friday, January 26, 2007
New wiki encylopedia
The Citizendium, a project aimed at creating a new free encyclopedia online, announced that its pilot project has been a success, and that it is moving rapidly toward a public launch. Citizendium (sit-ih-ZEN-dee-um), a "citizens' compendium of everything," is an experimental new wiki project, started by a founder of Wikipedia, which aims to improve on the Wikipedia model by adding “gentle expert oversight” and requiring contributors to use their real names.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Free Web Seminar on Digital Libraries - Jan. 30
Educause is offering a one hour web seminar Architecture for Collaboration - Roles and Expectations for Digital Libraries on January 20 1:00 p.m. ET. The event is free but registration is required.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Directory of Library and Information Science Faculty
Indiana University has just released an online Directory of Library and Information Science Faculty in North America
www.slis.indiana.edu/faculty/meho/LIS-Directory/
Monday, January 22, 2007
A Portrait of "Generation Next"
The Pew Research Center has just released a report titled, A Portrait of "Generation Next" How Young People View Their Lives, Futures and Politics.
A summary of the report,highlighting key findings is available at:
http://people-press.org/reports/display.php3?ReportID=300
Friday, January 19, 2007
FAITS Database Trial
The library has an on-campus trial to the FAITS Database until 2/15/07.
FAITS Database - Faulkner Advisory for IT Studies, FAITS, is a unique, very affordable, comprehensive, online computer and communications reference library for the academic community. This dynamic, feature-rich tool, will be a benefit to educators, administrators, researchers, students, IT staff, and others.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
School Library Vendor Showcase
Librarian's Vendor Fair
This is a great opportunity to network, learn about new library products/services and examine books and other library related material. The event is sponsored by The Palmer School of Library and Information Science, C.W. Post Campus, Long Island University and LISMA, the Long Island School Media Association.
When: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Where: North Fork Atrium, Tilles Center, C.W. Post Campus, Long Island University.
Friday, January 5, 2007
MARS names Best Free Reference Web Sites 2006
As part of its annual series, the Machine-Assisted Reference Section (MARS) of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) of ALA recently published its eigth annual outstanding reference sites for 2006. The list is available at:
http://www.ala.org/ala/rusa/rusaourassoc/rusasections/mars/marspubs/marsbestref2006.htm
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
LISTA absorbs ISTA
Information Science & Technology Abstracts has been absorbed into Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA) and will no longer be available separately.
US News & World Report Selects Librarian as a Top 25 Career for 2007
US News and World Report has selected Librarian as a Top 25 Career Choice for 2007. For details see: http://www.usnews.com/usnews/biztech/articles/061218/18career.intro.htm
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