November 2007
Adding Digital Items to CONTENTdm Using Connexion
Posted by Max on 28 November, 2007 in Cataloging, Digital Libraries, Member Services, OCLC, WorldCat
Catalogers with both Connexion Client 2.0 and CONTENTdm can now add digital items to CONTENTdm during the cataloging process. Once the catalogers have added a digital file to their WorldCat record, the digital file is then added to the designated CONTENTdm collection along with its associated metadata record. For details, please [...]
What Have You Done For Me Lately?
Posted by Max on 28 November, 2007 in Academic Libraries, Accounting, Library News, Member Services, Public Libraries
Ever wonder what sort of dollar amount you can place on the services you use at your local library? With this calculator developed by the Library Research Service of the Colorado State Library in Denver, wonder no more.
Integrating web 2.0 into ordinary everyday library life
Posted by Christine on 25 November, 2007 in Blogging, Public Libraries, Social Software
Today I see that Web 3.0 and the semantic web are the next things. Here at Yarra Plenty we are still working on web 2.0 and finding out how to integrate the various tools into our regular offerings. We are doing that a number of ways.
Firstly, our library blog is now a forum for me as Library [...]
Use Strange and Unusual News to Keep It Interesting!
Posted by Max on 25 November, 2007 in Educational Services
Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you had a restful holiday. As I prepare for returning to work on Monday, I started of course thinking about my job at SOLINET. Being an instructor, I am always on the lookout for new and unique ideas to help me teach people something new. Here is one [...]
Extraordinary Community Service Honored by IMLS
Posted by Max on 14 November, 2007 in Awards, Library News
News from the Institute of Museum and Library Services:
WASHINGTON, DC–Five museums and five libraries have been selected for the 2007 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for the extraordinary public service provided by these institutions, announced Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director of the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. In keeping [...]
Are you a Mover and Shaker?
Posted by Max on 8 November, 2007 in Library News
Is someone you know innovative, creative and making a difference in the library profession? If so you can nominate them for the annual Library Journal’s Movers and Shakers issue. This supplement to the March 15 issue will profile “50-plus up-and-coming individuals from across the United States and Canada.”
To nominate that person, you can [...]
Great Moments in the History of Technical Services
Posted by Max on 7 November, 2007 in Cataloging, Library Humor
What has been your greatest moment? In the meantime, while you are thinking about that, check out this site.
The Librarians on television
Posted by Christine on 4 November, 2007 in Librarians, Library Humor, Library News, Public Libraries
from Christine…
“The Librarians” premiered on the Australian Broadcasting Commission last week, with much celebration by the profession including special showings and parties. Set in Melbourne, it features characters that you would probably recognise and sets you certainly would. Most people’s favourite is the front door which announces Interactive Learning Centre, with a word processed sign [...]