I'm currently reading Remote: Office Not Required. From page 47: Worth counting too is the number of days you spend emailing someone who only sits three desks away. People go to the office all the time and act as though they are working remotely: emailing, instant messaging, secluding themselves to get work done. At the... Continue Reading →
I admit I have an email problem
The article "Is there Life After Email? Yes, and it's Amazing." states that most business email is sent to either "cover your ass" or to "show off". I'm guilty of striving for excellence in both areas. In the CYA statement, the author says that "Email is broadcast to entire divisions simply to ensure no one... Continue Reading →
Feel good moments via social media
The past two days I received two very nice compliments via social media. Both of them made me feel especially valued and appreciated, even if the kind words came from people I have never met in person. I'm posting them here for those days where things aren't quite so rosy. The first comment came out... Continue Reading →
How to conduct your first video interview
This is an awesome introduction to the basics of conducting a video interview. For more helpful videos like this, check out Vimeo Video School. 10 Steps to Shooting your First DIY Interview from Vimeo Video School on Vimeo.
Park Place Fountain, Ginko, and Alden Library sign
Shot with my Sony HX100v, roughed up a bit in Snapseed for iPad.
Beautiful morning on Park Place
Beautiful morning on Park Place, a photo by volsinohio on Flickr. Park Place fountains looking towards Baker Center, in front of Alden Library, at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.
Dogwood in front of Wolfe Garden at Alden Library
Dogwood in front of Wolfe Garden at Alden Library, a photo by volsinohio on Flickr. Shot at lunch with my Sony HX100V. Touched up a bit in Snapseed on my iPad.
Library database vendors need customer loyalty incentive programs
Our next fiscal year begins in a few months, and once again we'll be asking the question "is it worth it to renew?" on a regular basis. I'd love to see vendors roll out some creative incentives to keep our library's business. How about you?
How to edit videos shot on your Android phone on your iPad
I have a foot in both camps. I have an Android phone, but I also have an iPad. I occasionally shoot video on my HTC Evo 3d, but video editing options on Android are pretty sparse (hence one of my reasons for choosing an iPad for a tablet). The problem is getting your video off... Continue Reading →