Category Archives: Libraries
Uncommon Learning in the Information Commons
On Friday, August 12, I attended the Ohio Private Academic Libraries (OPAL) 2011 Annual Conference. The theme was “Uncommon Learning in the Information Commons.” This was my second time I’ve been invited to the OPAL conference, and I had a … Continue reading
Filed under Conferences, Libraries
Thinking out loud: A service for topic exploration and presearching
I just finished reading the Project Information Literacy Report called “T R U T H B E T O L D:Â How College Students Evaluate and Use Information in the Digital Age” (pdf link). In reading reports such as this, … Continue reading
Implementing a text messaging reference service on the cheap
Many libraries now offer text-a-librarian services to extend reference service to patrons on their mobile phones. If your library has pondered the idea of implementing a text messaging reference service, but couldn’t quite figure out a way to pay for … Continue reading
Filed under Libraries, Technology
Mob dance at the library
Gathered students burst into a choreographed “flash mob dance†in front of Washington University’s Olin library at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 18th. The purpose of the dance remains unclear. Original post found here.
Skype-ing and Screensharing With Stephen
Yesterday I had the good fortune to connect with Stephen Francoeur via Skype. He and I spent a little time testing out the new screensharing options in the newest version of Skype. We had fun poking around with the new … Continue reading
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