July 2008
Libraries in a Web 2.0 World Conferences
Posted by Laura on 31 July, 2008 in Communications, Conferences
SOLINET is proudly presenting “Libraries in a Web 2.0 World” in 2 locations in September: Metairie, Louisiana and Morrow, Georgia. Visit the SOLINET website for more information!
Many SOLINET libraries among the Best College Libraries for 2009
Posted by Jennifer on 31 July, 2008 in Academic Libraries, Awards
The Princeton Review has posted its rankings for “Best College Library” for 2009. Our congratulations to Duke, William & Mary, Emory, and U-Virginia for making the grade!
Among other rankings:
* Clemson, Tulane, and UNC-Chapel Hill were ranked for “Happiest Students.”
* Chapel Hill, U-Georgia, U-Florida, LSU, Duke, and Ole Miss were all ranked as [...]
Wednesday’s word
Posted by Jennifer on 30 July, 2008 in Digital Libraries, Educational Services, wednesday's word
Pixel
Did you know the term “pixel” is actually short for “Picture Element?” I had no idea until I took a digital imaging of library and archival materials class and thought I’d share.
Some common facts to remember with pixels and your digital imaging:
1) the number of pixels per inch differs upon your resolution
2) the more [...]
Upcoming classes from Educational Services
Posted by Jennifer on 28 July, 2008 in Educational Services, Upcoming Classes
Demystifying Mold (live online)
8/26-8/28 2:00pm-4:00pm EST two consecutive days
The Library as a place (live online)
8/26 2:00pm-4:00pm EST
The Green(er) Library
8/27 9:00am-4:00pm EST
SOLINET
Podcasting for Libraries (live online)
8/27 10:00am-12:00pm
Instant Messaging for communication, reference and outreach (live online)
8/28 10:00am-12:00pm EST
OCLC WorldCat Collection Analysis (live online)
8/28 2:00-4:00pm (live online)
TGIF!
Posted by Jennifer on 25 July, 2008 in Librarians, Library Humor
We all may know all the movies about the library but did you know that there are many, many songs about the library? There are indeed. Check out the list here from Blisspix.net and enjoy this adorable song about the library from Strawberry Jam I stumbled on from youtube.
In order to spice up this blog, [...]
NISO Webinar on OpenURL Implementation: Link Resolution That Users Will Love
Posted by Jennifer on 25 July, 2008 in Educational Services
NISO will be offering a webinar on August 21, 2008 from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (eastern time) entitled “OpenURL Implementation: Link Resolution That Users Will Love.” This follow-up to to introductory webinar on “Demystifying Standards” will take a look at implementing the NISO standard for link resolvers, OpenURL (ANSI/NISO Z39.88), from an end user perspective. [...]
Caring for CDs and DVDs
Posted by Alicia on 18 July, 2008 in Preservation
The National Preservation Office (NPO) is pleased to announce the publication of ‘Caring for CDs and DVDs’. This guidance leaflet can be downloaded at http://www.bl.uk/services/npo/publicationsleaf.html.
Free printed copies are available on request. This leaflet has been produced in partnership with Collections Link (www.collectionslink.org.uk).
Maintaining, enhancing records in WorldCat
Posted by Jennifer on 9 July, 2008 in Cataloging, Educational Services, OCLC, Upcoming Classes, WorldCat
Another important part of the maintenance and improvement of WorldCat is the activity by member libraries in adding call numbers and subjects, tables of contents, etc., upgrading minimal-level records and enhancing full records. During the fiscal year 2008 just completed, member libraries did the following:
Database enrichment: 157,787 records (a 21% increase from FY2007)
Minimal-level [...]
Upcoming classes from Educational Services
Posted by Alicia on 7 July, 2008 in Educational Services, Upcoming Classes
Conflict Resolution in the Workplace (Self-Paced)
08/04/2008-8/31/2008
Introduction to the Authority File (Self-Paced)
08/04/2008-8/31/2008
Under Construction! Preservation Concerns during Construction and Renovation (Self-Paced)
08/04/2008-8/31/2008
Using the OCLC WorldCat Resource Sharing Direct Request Service (Self-Paced)
08/04/2008-8/31/2008
XHTML: The Future of Web Design (Self-Paced)
08/04/2008-8/31/2008
Digital Imaging of Library and Archival Materials
08/05/2008 9:00am-4:00pm EST
Host site: SOLINET, Atlanta, Georgia
OCLC Connexion Client Copy Cataloging Skills (Live Online)
08/05/2008 - [...]