Public Libraries
Information Institute Launches Web Portal to Facilitate Public Library Hurricane Preparedness and Response
Posted by Alicia on 9 June, 2009 in Library News, Preservation, Public Libraries, disaster
The Information Use Management & Policy Institute (Information Institute) directed by Charles R. McClure, Francis Eppes Professor at the College of Information, Florida State University (FSU) has officially launched its web portal: Hurricane Preparedness and Response for Florida Public Libraries. The portal provides a wealth of information and resources for public librarians and others to [...]
Public Library Staff Days
Posted by Cal on 2 December, 2008 in Public Libraries
Having sat through my share of boring staff days in the past I am happy to say that that SOLINET can help you plan a fun and effective staff day! We’ve posted a “How-To Tips on Planning a Staff Day” document on the website. This free 15-page document contains suggestions for programs and activities, great ideas from other [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Report from the Beach
Posted by Max on 19 October, 2007 in Academic Libraries, Conferences, Digital Libraries, Library News, Products and Services, Public Libraries
Today is not over and I am exhausted already! Ever feel like that at a conference? This morning I attended two sessions and one this afternoon. Here is the breakdown on them:
Lip Smacking Good: Web 2.0 Technologies and Your Library Blog, by Robin Fay and Amy Watts of UGA. They gave a short but [...]
Victorian public librarians in planning mode
Posted by Christine on 14 October, 2007 in Public Libraries, Social Software
from Christine…
I’m just back from a planning retreat for library managers and senior staff from Victorian public librarians and the State Library of Victoria. SLV administers the Statewide projects which are projects that benefit all public libraries in the state and we are going into a new triennial funding round. It was a great 3 [...]
Inspired by Stephen Abram
Posted by Christine on 3 October, 2007 in Public Libraries
from Christine
We have been fortunate to have Stephen Abram in our part of the world, he presented a workshop for CAVAL as well as addressing the participants of the Learning 2.0 program at the State Library of Victoria on Monday, 1st October. His fascinating insights into the future of libraries provide us with much food for thought. [...]
Hello from Downunder….
Posted by Christine on 25 September, 2007 in Blogging, Public Libraries
…from Christine
Well, this is my first guest blogging gig - thanks for inviting me Max. I spend my lunchtimes going through my Bloglines as I munch on my corn thins, its the best way I know to keep up with what’s happening and its really interesting to see the different styles that bloggers have.
The big [...]