Library News
Turning dirt into libraries
Posted by David on 31 March, 2008 in Library News
The Sublette County (Wyoming) library is building a new wing using rammed-earth construction—it will be the first rammed-earth public building in the country.
Rammed earth is an ancient building technique that’s regaining popularity because it’s environmentally fabulous. It’s done by compressing dirt mixed with a stabilizer (lime, cement or the like) into a mold to form [...]
Bough Named to Territorial Director of Libraries, Archives and Museums in Virgin Islands
Posted by Max on 31 March, 2008 in Library News
March 23, 2008 — Gov. John deJongh Jr. has appointed St. Croix native Ingrid A. Bough as territorial director of libraries, archives and museums. The appointment took effect March 12.
Bough, an attorney, returns home to St. Croix and the Virgin Islands after serving for 20 years at the Library [...]
Learn more about Copyright!
Posted by Max on 27 February, 2008 in Library News
COPYRIGHT: Are you stuck on your next move? Join the Center for Intellectual Property, a trusted source of accessible professional development programming, and learn how to create a winning strategy for managing your creations and the use of third party copyrighted works. Sit down with noted scholars and practitioners exploring the relationship between the U.S. [...]
Very Green Things
Posted by Max on 22 February, 2008 in Library News, Upcoming Classes
SOLINET is going green. We have already taken steps to be more environmentally friendly, like:
discontinuing our print schedule of classes
offering more classes online so no one has to travel and cause more pollution
cutting back drastically on the amount of paper we use for handouts
eliminating print class evaluation forms (electronic evaluation [...]
Joy of Computing: Recipes for a 5-Star Library
Posted by Max on 31 January, 2008 in Library News, Public Libraries
TechSoup’s MaintainIT Project is pleased to announce the latest Cookbook, packed with tips, techniques, and stories on supporting public computers from libraries across the country, including libraries in Georgia!
Find out what your colleagues had to say about wireless, time and print management, and laptop checkout programs. A hearty thanks goes out to the following Georgia [...]
Save the World - Don’t Use Plastic Bags!
Posted by David on 24 January, 2008 in Library News
Here at SOLINET we are trying to become more green. We are reducing our paper usage, replacing incandescent lights with compact fluorescents, and looking at ways to make our job-related travel more efficient.
There have been recent news reports of companies like Whole Foods stopping the use of all plastic bags by Earth Day 2008. Then [...]
Library of Congress on Flickr
Posted by Max on 17 January, 2008 in Library News, Social Software
Yes, that Library of Congress. Check out their photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/library_of_congress/
How is your library using Flickr?
Top Ten Assumptions for the Future of Academic Libraries and Librarians
Posted by Max on 14 January, 2008 in Academic Libraries, Library News
From ACRL’s “Environmental Scan 2007” (PDF)
1. There will be an increased emphasis on digitizing collections, preserving digital archives, and improving methods of data storage, retrieval, curation, and service
2. The skill set for librarians will continue to evolve in response to the changing needs and expectations of the populations they serve, [...]
Library Software Manifesto
Posted by Max on 13 December, 2007 in Library News
What is the relationship between your library and your vendors like? Do you feel like they take advantage of you? Do you feel like you have a great relationship? Well no matter how you feel about it, it’s worth looking at the Library Software Manifesto recently published. You can comment here on this manifesto, or [...]
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.