I think this blogging thing is catching on. The California State Library has just uploaded their blog http://blog.library.ca.gov This blog will help support the CSL's mission and also provide a way for folks to communicate with the state library.
I suspect that the page is ADA compliant. The text is much larger than I am use to seeing on a page. The background is color neutral. It is a good thing to be aware of and put into practice.
The real kick is that the state Library has put up its own Wikipedia page.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_State_Library
It gives full information about what the state library does, the branches and a great link to the California Research Bureau. If you want to know about the issues and regulations that affect dogs on California beaches this is your place.
It is an intriguing question. What if more librarians and library workers claimed ownership of Wikipedia pages?
Minggu, 05 November 2006
The Bookshelf Project - What's On Your Shelf?
You meet someone new. You like him (her). For some of us the first thing we do (on the sly of course) is to check out the bookshelf. It is a great way to find out who you are really talking to.
Now you don't even have to leave home to check out other people's books. Flickr is a photo hosting web site. 1,119 people have uploaded photos of their stash of books. Amazing. You can post photos for private or public consumption. http://www.flickr.com/groups/bookshelf/pool
It is not just the books but how they are stacked, piled and housed. What the person is reading and what it reveals about what this individual cares about.
I'd do it except that I need to keep a low profile - The number of books and papers I've got might be violating a couple of fire codes.
Flickr is free and, if you are a Yahoo member, you can log in with your user name. You can create a Flickr page in no time. It is very easy to upload photos. Check it out.
Now you don't even have to leave home to check out other people's books. Flickr is a photo hosting web site. 1,119 people have uploaded photos of their stash of books. Amazing. You can post photos for private or public consumption. http://www.flickr.com/groups/bookshelf/pool
It is not just the books but how they are stacked, piled and housed. What the person is reading and what it reveals about what this individual cares about.
I'd do it except that I need to keep a low profile - The number of books and papers I've got might be violating a couple of fire codes.
Flickr is free and, if you are a Yahoo member, you can log in with your user name. You can create a Flickr page in no time. It is very easy to upload photos. Check it out.
Rabu, 25 Oktober 2006
Corporate Librarian - Supporting Business Users
If you are looking into the possibility of work in a corporate or business library you might want to take a look at the Corporate Librarian blog.
The Corporate Librarian shares valuable information about getting corporate library jobs, cataloging issues, the role of technology in corporate libraries and how to market your library and still support and add value to the company.
This is a view of the real day to day situations a corporate librarian or library worker might face on the job. One of the posts I read talked about having to give an accounting of how the time is spent and the return on the company’s investment in the department.
Definitely worth a visit - http://thecorporatelibrarian.com
The Corporate Librarian shares valuable information about getting corporate library jobs, cataloging issues, the role of technology in corporate libraries and how to market your library and still support and add value to the company.
This is a view of the real day to day situations a corporate librarian or library worker might face on the job. One of the posts I read talked about having to give an accounting of how the time is spent and the return on the company’s investment in the department.
Definitely worth a visit - http://thecorporatelibrarian.com
Chapman University Library Assistant Position
Chapman University in City of Orange is recruiting a Library Assistant III: Perform public service at Circulation Desk & provide material access. Catalog & process items in Reserve. Requires knowledge of library automation systems, preferably Innovative. Excellent customer services, communication skills, & supervisory skills are must.
Apply www.chapman.edu/jobs or submit 2 resume, applications & salary history with Job #159-06 to the Human Resources Department, Chapman University, 1 University Drive, Orange, CA 92866
Apply www.chapman.edu/jobs or submit 2 resume, applications & salary history with Job #159-06 to the Human Resources Department, Chapman University, 1 University Drive, Orange, CA 92866
Selasa, 24 Oktober 2006
More job leads from Mrs. Kim
Library Associates is recruiting 3 Lib Tech openings (temporary) for a ten-week project. Pay is $13-13.50/hr. If you are interested in applying, send an e-mail to Keith Gurtzweiller with your resume and letter of application in attachment. On your e-mail subject line, type Position ID #531.
Library Associates seeks three (3) experienced Library Technicians for a full-time 10-week project in a corporate library in the (West) San Fernando Valley. Among the Technician's responsibilities will be:
* Eliminating the library's paper backlog,
* Creating entries into the Genie library database,
* Entering abstracts.
The project is slated to start on Monday, October 30th 2006. This position is contingent upon being awarded the contract we are bidding on.
Qualifications
* Previous experience as a Library Technician required.
* Experience doing data entry required;
* Experience using Inmagic / Genie preferred;
* MLS or coursework towards and MLS degree, a plus.
Library Associates seeks three (3) experienced Library Technicians for a full-time 10-week project in a corporate library in the (West) San Fernando Valley. Among the Technician's responsibilities will be:
* Eliminating the library's paper backlog,
* Creating entries into the Genie library database,
* Entering abstracts.
The project is slated to start on Monday, October 30th 2006. This position is contingent upon being awarded the contract we are bidding on.
Qualifications
* Previous experience as a Library Technician required.
* Experience doing data entry required;
* Experience using Inmagic / Genie preferred;
* MLS or coursework towards and MLS degree, a plus.
When Worlds Collide - David Lee King's Video
It really is a small world after all. I've never met David in person but we've exchanged a few forum posts in the Yahoo Videobloggers group.
David King is the Digital Branch & Services Manager at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library. He is also a blogger/videoblogger who writes about Library technology (informational technology) issues. This is what happends when you cross the two:
Now if you haven't caught the blogging bug just yet the humor in the video is that it makes fun of all the buzz words, concepts and what the hip kids are talking for the future of libraries and user generated content.
Er, nevermind. I meant to say I like the song and it has a good beat. Enjoy and I'll Digg you later...
David King is the Digital Branch & Services Manager at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library. He is also a blogger/videoblogger who writes about Library technology (informational technology) issues. This is what happends when you cross the two:
A video and a song about blogging. Here are the lyrics:
Are You Blogging This?
2006 by David King
My picture is flickring around technorati
And I just discovered I am such a newb, I’m on YouTube
Are you blogging this?
Delicious myspace then tell me with meebo
Drop my feed into bloglines, I’m so web 2.0
Are you blogging ths?
Blogger blummy skobee ditto seekum suckingfish
Auctionmapper frappr zoomr feedwhip blish
Rollyo seekum previewseek swicki wink
Flickr scanr talkr cheapr soonr kitchen sink
All Ourmedia’s confusing me
Maybe I need to read a Wikipedia entry
Are you blogging this?
Google froogle blogger SketchUp calculator talk
Code news catalogs academic search
Finance images video alerts
Mobile SMS picasa translate search
Are you blogging this?
Er, nevermind. I meant to say I like the song and it has a good beat. Enjoy and I'll Digg you later...
Unshelved - Your Library Comic of the Day
Well it is about time - Unshelved is a daily comic (think newspaper not Jay Leno) that gets its inspiration from the library world.
Bill Barnes and Gene Ambaum are the team responsible and if you plow through the archives you will find something to take your mind of your troubles. Not you reports and projects, just your immediate troubles.
http://www.overduemedia.com
Bill Barnes and Gene Ambaum are the team responsible and if you plow through the archives you will find something to take your mind of your troubles. Not you reports and projects, just your immediate troubles.
http://www.overduemedia.com
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