Still debating whether or not to make the trek to the CLA-CSLA Conference? If you think it's too late to register, students who are CLA (California Library Association) or CSLA (California School Library Association) members still get the same discounted price of $95 registering on-site. If you're not yet a member of either organization, you can sign up while registering. If one just wants to attend the exhibits, the cost is $25 per day.
So, why go? Attending can be a great way to network and see what's new in the library world. Usually, various prospective employers will have booths set up in the exhibit area. Also, if one attends various workshops, this can be an excellent chance to meet other librarians and library staff.
The exhibit area will be open Friday afternoon from 3-6pm, all day Saturday from 10am-4pm and Sunday from 10am-2pm. If you are around Friday afternoon, don't miss the Book Cart Drill Team Competition which is always a hoot to watch! One can also catch the All School Student Social at Camille's Sidewalk Cafe from 6-8pm Friday evening.
I plan to volunteer Friday at the Registration Desk in the afternoon and attend the conference all three days. Hopefully, I'll see some of you there in attendance.
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Rabu, 09 November 2011
Jumat, 14 Agustus 2009
Social Networking - Part I
About 10 years ago, I was having a discussion with a friend who doubted that online social networking would ever catch on. And actually, I didn't realize myself just how huge this phenomenon would later become as I had tried to convince him that people would change their tune later. Who would have thought he'd belong to Facebook before me?
Anyone who knows me has had the experience of dealing with some resistance from me through the new waves of technology over the years. The first time I came in contact with a computer was ironically at the library at CSULA when I was a student in 1984. They started out with one or two catalog terminals back then. If you were to walk in there now, it seems as if the computers have taken over the library. Who would have thought?
Shortly after my first introduction to computers, I found out that the small company I was working for then was taking that forward step into technology as we all got our own computers. No more tedious work on an electric typewriter for me!
For 15 years, my viewpoint was that computers were about making work more efficient. Not about meeting and connecting with people online. The whole idea of going online just seemed bizarre to me when a boyfriend tried to explain how it worked. Time and time again over a year's period, he tried to convince me to just try it. The only thing I was willing to do on his home computer was play solitaire. Finally, one day I decided to take that next first step in the land of technology- the Internet.
My first experience involved going into an online chat room which for a hard-of-hearing person was a dream come true. I could understand what every single person said in my open and private conversations in that online room without having to ask anyone to repeat themselves. If I had known what a life-altering experience it would be, I would have tried it out much sooner. I will admit I did become quite addicted to going online to chat to people all over the world. I do still have some cherished friendships from that time even though I no longer have gone to chat rooms for quite some years now.
Back then, if you admitted that you had met someone from online in person, people would often look at you like you were crazy. What sane person would do that? Was it even safe? That was the the just tip of the iceberg. Online dating sites were fairly new but starting to become popular slowly in the late 90s. I have taken that route before and have met some interesting people but never found love there as some have.
For me, it seems technology has taken me full circle as I once viewed it as a way to achieve your work more efficiently. Social networking now has become a visible and viable way to live your life. From myspace to Facebook, Twitter and so much more, it can include every facet of your life- from school to work to hobbies and more. It still astounds me the explosion of technology in what seems a rather short time in history.
My next installments are going to cover various social networking sites as I attempt to familiarize myself with more of them. I've had quite a few myspace accounts that I've opened and deleted until I stuck with the current one I have. In the last year, I've had countless requests to open a Facebook account. I just roll my eyes as I say, "I don't need something else to worry about online." I already have multiple e-mail addresses, a myspace page and a Twitter account I had opened up back in December and forgotten about till I was recently reminded of when a couple of friends added me. That doesn't even include the message boards and blogs I hardly visit any more due to a lack of time or forgetfulness. So whether you're a seasoned social networker or a newbie, follow my journey in becoming more knowledgeable.
Anyone who knows me has had the experience of dealing with some resistance from me through the new waves of technology over the years. The first time I came in contact with a computer was ironically at the library at CSULA when I was a student in 1984. They started out with one or two catalog terminals back then. If you were to walk in there now, it seems as if the computers have taken over the library. Who would have thought?
Shortly after my first introduction to computers, I found out that the small company I was working for then was taking that forward step into technology as we all got our own computers. No more tedious work on an electric typewriter for me!
For 15 years, my viewpoint was that computers were about making work more efficient. Not about meeting and connecting with people online. The whole idea of going online just seemed bizarre to me when a boyfriend tried to explain how it worked. Time and time again over a year's period, he tried to convince me to just try it. The only thing I was willing to do on his home computer was play solitaire. Finally, one day I decided to take that next first step in the land of technology- the Internet.
My first experience involved going into an online chat room which for a hard-of-hearing person was a dream come true. I could understand what every single person said in my open and private conversations in that online room without having to ask anyone to repeat themselves. If I had known what a life-altering experience it would be, I would have tried it out much sooner. I will admit I did become quite addicted to going online to chat to people all over the world. I do still have some cherished friendships from that time even though I no longer have gone to chat rooms for quite some years now.
Back then, if you admitted that you had met someone from online in person, people would often look at you like you were crazy. What sane person would do that? Was it even safe? That was the the just tip of the iceberg. Online dating sites were fairly new but starting to become popular slowly in the late 90s. I have taken that route before and have met some interesting people but never found love there as some have.
For me, it seems technology has taken me full circle as I once viewed it as a way to achieve your work more efficiently. Social networking now has become a visible and viable way to live your life. From myspace to Facebook, Twitter and so much more, it can include every facet of your life- from school to work to hobbies and more. It still astounds me the explosion of technology in what seems a rather short time in history.
My next installments are going to cover various social networking sites as I attempt to familiarize myself with more of them. I've had quite a few myspace accounts that I've opened and deleted until I stuck with the current one I have. In the last year, I've had countless requests to open a Facebook account. I just roll my eyes as I say, "I don't need something else to worry about online." I already have multiple e-mail addresses, a myspace page and a Twitter account I had opened up back in December and forgotten about till I was recently reminded of when a couple of friends added me. That doesn't even include the message boards and blogs I hardly visit any more due to a lack of time or forgetfulness. So whether you're a seasoned social networker or a newbie, follow my journey in becoming more knowledgeable.
Senin, 01 Desember 2008
National Treasures, Local Treasures Coming To LAPL
Attention library junkies, bibliophiles and bookaholics; clear your schedules for December 12, 2008 between 10am - 12noon. The Library of Congress is having an event at the Los Angeles Public Library. This is a portion of the planned festivities that was received via e-mail to Krista Goguen.
Interim City Librarian Kristina Morita will accept, on behalf of the Los Angeles Public Library, a facsimile of a 1937 "map of the stars" from the collections of the Library of Congress.
On the program from the Library of Congress are John Y. Cole, director of the Center for the Book, Guy Lamolinara, the center's communications officer, and Gail Petri, educational outreach specialist from the Office of Strategic Initiatives. The program will include the screening of a special feature available with the DVD for "National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets," filmed in part in the Library's extraordinary Thomas Jefferson Building.
During this event, a student from Upland in the Letters About Literature contest will read her winning letter to an author. Novelist Nina Revoyr will also speak, about how research at LAPL has helped her succeed as an author.
The "National Treasures" program will include demonstrations by Library of Congress educational specialists on how to bring California history alive with rare primary-source materials available on the Library's Web site at www.loc.gov.
There will also be an online demonstration of the interactive Library of Congress Experience which brings unique historic and cultural treasures to attendees through cutting-edge interactive technology. The Experience comprises a series of new exhibitions and a continuing online educational experience on this personalized Web site.
These include:
"The Art and Architecture of the Thomas Jefferson Building," a tour through this exuberant 1897 masterpiece of American craftsmanship.
"Creating the United States," which tells the story of how our Founding Fathers used creativity, collaboration and compromise to form our nation, with a focus on the words and phrases that created the republic.
"Thomas Jefferson's Library," which features thousands of original volumes that provided the foundation for the Library of Congress and its universal collections.
"Exploring the Early Americas," which tells the story of the Americas before the time of Columbus, as well as the periods of contact, conquest and their aftermath. Jay I. Kislak's extensive collection of rare books, manuscripts, historic documents, maps and art of the Americas comprises the major portion of this exhibition, which also features Martin Waldseemüller's 1507 Map of the World, the first document to use the word "America.
The event is sponsored by the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, the Los Angeles Public Library and the California Center for the Book.
The Library of Congress Center for the Book was established by Congress in 1977 "to use the resources and prestige of the Library of Congress to promote books, reading, literacy and libraries."
The address of the Los Angeles Public Library - Central branch is 630 W. 5th Street in downtown Los Angeles. So if you have the time and the inclination hop the Gold Line and then transfer to the Red Line to Pershing Square station. The library is a block and a half from the station.
Interim City Librarian Kristina Morita will accept, on behalf of the Los Angeles Public Library, a facsimile of a 1937 "map of the stars" from the collections of the Library of Congress.
On the program from the Library of Congress are John Y. Cole, director of the Center for the Book, Guy Lamolinara, the center's communications officer, and Gail Petri, educational outreach specialist from the Office of Strategic Initiatives. The program will include the screening of a special feature available with the DVD for "National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets," filmed in part in the Library's extraordinary Thomas Jefferson Building.During this event, a student from Upland in the Letters About Literature contest will read her winning letter to an author. Novelist Nina Revoyr will also speak, about how research at LAPL has helped her succeed as an author.
The "National Treasures" program will include demonstrations by Library of Congress educational specialists on how to bring California history alive with rare primary-source materials available on the Library's Web site at www.loc.gov.
There will also be an online demonstration of the interactive Library of Congress Experience which brings unique historic and cultural treasures to attendees through cutting-edge interactive technology. The Experience comprises a series of new exhibitions and a continuing online educational experience on this personalized Web site.
These include:
"The Art and Architecture of the Thomas Jefferson Building," a tour through this exuberant 1897 masterpiece of American craftsmanship.
"Creating the United States," which tells the story of how our Founding Fathers used creativity, collaboration and compromise to form our nation, with a focus on the words and phrases that created the republic.
"Thomas Jefferson's Library," which features thousands of original volumes that provided the foundation for the Library of Congress and its universal collections.
"Exploring the Early Americas," which tells the story of the Americas before the time of Columbus, as well as the periods of contact, conquest and their aftermath. Jay I. Kislak's extensive collection of rare books, manuscripts, historic documents, maps and art of the Americas comprises the major portion of this exhibition, which also features Martin Waldseemüller's 1507 Map of the World, the first document to use the word "America.
The event is sponsored by the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, the Los Angeles Public Library and the California Center for the Book.
The Library of Congress Center for the Book was established by Congress in 1977 "to use the resources and prestige of the Library of Congress to promote books, reading, literacy and libraries."
The address of the Los Angeles Public Library - Central branch is 630 W. 5th Street in downtown Los Angeles. So if you have the time and the inclination hop the Gold Line and then transfer to the Red Line to Pershing Square station. The library is a block and a half from the station.
Kamis, 30 Oktober 2008
Major Shout Out To Evelyn Keolian!
Mary Ann Laun and I would like to congratulate Evelyn Keolian on receiving a recognition of Academic Achievement Award from The Pasadena Mayor's Committee for Employment of Persons with Disabilities.
Evelyn received her award at the 22nd Annual Awards Breakfast in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month at the Brookside Country Club in Pasadena. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, October 29, 2008.
In addition to being the editor of the blog since July, Evelyn works at the Circulation Desk at the Shatford Library, and also works with the Alhambra Schools.
She has also worked at Pasadena Public Library.
Congratulations Evelyn, on your academic excellence and achievements!
Evelyn received her award at the 22nd Annual Awards Breakfast in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month at the Brookside Country Club in Pasadena. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, October 29, 2008.
In addition to being the editor of the blog since July, Evelyn works at the Circulation Desk at the Shatford Library, and also works with the Alhambra Schools.
She has also worked at Pasadena Public Library.
Congratulations Evelyn, on your academic excellence and achievements!
Kamis, 21 Agustus 2008
The Los Angeles Young Librarians Meet-up Group
Looking for a library related group to socialize and network with?
If so, check out The Los Angeles Young Librarians Meet-up Group.
They're a relatively new group and have had 2 meet-ups so far. The third meet-up is this Saturday in Glendale, CA at The Americana Barnes and Noble bookstore at 2pm. Even though it says on their website that it's for young librarians in their 20s and 30s, the group is actually more diverse than that in ages, experience, and etc. Toni Rodriguez, a student in the PCC Technology program, is currently the organizer of this group. I am planning to stop by so it would be great to see some more familiar faces!
If so, check out The Los Angeles Young Librarians Meet-up Group.
They're a relatively new group and have had 2 meet-ups so far. The third meet-up is this Saturday in Glendale, CA at The Americana Barnes and Noble bookstore at 2pm. Even though it says on their website that it's for young librarians in their 20s and 30s, the group is actually more diverse than that in ages, experience, and etc. Toni Rodriguez, a student in the PCC Technology program, is currently the organizer of this group. I am planning to stop by so it would be great to see some more familiar faces!
Kamis, 19 Juni 2008
Mrs. Kim's Farewell Party
It was great to see everyone at Mrs. Kim's Farewell party. These are a few of the snaps that I was able to get uploaded.
This is Mrs. Kim with some of her former students.
This is Jitka and Jenifer who usually is the mastermind when it comes to putting these events together.
And this is Krista and Breena.
I spoke with Mrs. Kim and she said that she is looking forward to starting her Watercolor class and exploring her creative side.
More later.
This is Mrs. Kim with some of her former students.
This is Jitka and Jenifer who usually is the mastermind when it comes to putting these events together.
And this is Krista and Breena.
I spoke with Mrs. Kim and she said that she is looking forward to starting her Watercolor class and exploring her creative side.
More later.
Rabu, 07 Mei 2008
Award Celebration and Ice Cream Social
Set the day, May 13, 2008 at 12:15pm to celebrate. In case you haven't heard, The Shatford Library is the proud winner of the 2008 Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Excellence in Academic Libraries Award.
This national award recognizes the accomplishments of librarians and other library staff as they come together as members of a team to support the mission of Pasadena City College.
So ditch the diet and stop by the library for celebration and ice cream libation. And if you have a bit of time on your hands could you help out and volunteer for ice cream scooping duty? The library needs four volunteers to help dish out the good kind of Rocky Road (not saying that there will be Rocky Road ice cream but one can think positive).
If you can help out please contact Mrs. Kim and she'll get you set up for the ceremony.
This national award recognizes the accomplishments of librarians and other library staff as they come together as members of a team to support the mission of Pasadena City College.
So ditch the diet and stop by the library for celebration and ice cream libation. And if you have a bit of time on your hands could you help out and volunteer for ice cream scooping duty? The library needs four volunteers to help dish out the good kind of Rocky Road (not saying that there will be Rocky Road ice cream but one can think positive).
If you can help out please contact Mrs. Kim and she'll get you set up for the ceremony.
Senin, 21 April 2008
BookExpo America At L.A. Convention Center
Many events are happening in Los Angeles and one of them is the BookExpo America at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The expo takes place May 29 - June 1, 2008.
For three days you will have the opportunity to soak yourself in books, book sellers, buyers, educational events and the ability to network with potential employers. This is just a sampling:
Breakfast with the Authors, one that I wish I could attend would be with Mike Mignola,the author of Hellboy and Art Spiegelman, the author of the acclaimed graphic novel, Maus.
Special pavilions focusing on books for children, graphic novels, African-Americans, Latinos and Independent publishers.
Educational Panels feature topics on looking at Environmental Trends in Book Publishing, What Americas Latino Voices are Reading And Why, What Retailers & Librarians Should Know about Video Games and Gamers, New Technologies and New Literacies for Teens, Obscene in the Extreme: Why Books Still Get Banned and more.
Now it might happen that you can't attend the event this year but fear not, through the magic of BEA Audio Podcasting you can listen to last years events and panels. You can listen to them online or download to your media player:
For three days you will have the opportunity to soak yourself in books, book sellers, buyers, educational events and the ability to network with potential employers. This is just a sampling:
Breakfast with the Authors, one that I wish I could attend would be with Mike Mignola,the author of Hellboy and Art Spiegelman, the author of the acclaimed graphic novel, Maus.
Special pavilions focusing on books for children, graphic novels, African-Americans, Latinos and Independent publishers.
Educational Panels feature topics on looking at Environmental Trends in Book Publishing, What Americas Latino Voices are Reading And Why, What Retailers & Librarians Should Know about Video Games and Gamers, New Technologies and New Literacies for Teens, Obscene in the Extreme: Why Books Still Get Banned and more.
Now it might happen that you can't attend the event this year but fear not, through the magic of BEA Audio Podcasting you can listen to last years events and panels. You can listen to them online or download to your media player:
- Upfront and Unscripted 2006 "The Future of Publishing"
- A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Library - Unshelved, the comic strip.
- My Space for Authors and Publishers - how My Space can help authors increase the cash flow.
- Book and Author Lunch with Alan Alda, Valerie Plame Wilson, Paul Krugman and Russell Simmons.
Minggu, 16 Maret 2008
Twitter in Plain English by Common Craft
What is Twitter? Twitter is a free web based application that let you sent messages of 140 characters to cell phones, instant messaging program, Twitter pages or any other capable receiver.
To be honest, I don't Twitter. Not yet. I have enough to do in my day. Some folks seem to think I run off at the mouth a bit too much anyway. That doesn't mean I dislike Twitter, it has multiple purposes but I'm just not there yet.
Library Uses of Twitter
Twitter can be used as a means to alert patrons - Jeff at Gather No Dust has a post on how his library uses Twitter with Google Calendar and RSS fees to notify patrons of events and new books.
Twitter can also be used to staying in contact with special populations such as youth, poets or mystery writers by alerting them to events happening at the library. Here is an example of how the Cleveland Public Library uses Twitter.
To learn more about Twitter for library use visit iLibraian there is a guide page on how to get started with Twitter, some of the uses and tools to up your Twitter level. Librarian David Lee King has a post on Twitter Explained for Libraries. You can always go to the source the Twitter FAQ for more information about the service.
Caption version can be viewed at DotSub
To be honest, I don't Twitter. Not yet. I have enough to do in my day. Some folks seem to think I run off at the mouth a bit too much anyway. That doesn't mean I dislike Twitter, it has multiple purposes but I'm just not there yet.
Library Uses of Twitter
Twitter can be used as a means to alert patrons - Jeff at Gather No Dust has a post on how his library uses Twitter with Google Calendar and RSS fees to notify patrons of events and new books.
Twitter can also be used to staying in contact with special populations such as youth, poets or mystery writers by alerting them to events happening at the library. Here is an example of how the Cleveland Public Library uses Twitter.
To learn more about Twitter for library use visit iLibraian there is a guide page on how to get started with Twitter, some of the uses and tools to up your Twitter level. Librarian David Lee King has a post on Twitter Explained for Libraries. You can always go to the source the Twitter FAQ for more information about the service.
Selasa, 23 Oktober 2007
Road Trip - The California Library Association Conference
Well, it is just a few days until the California Library Association Conference. It will be a busy Saturday. The actual conference is a four day of workshops, exhibits, meet-ups, eating opportunities and networking among folks who love to exchange information.
Thanks to the kind folks at InfoPeople for providing tickets to the exhibit floor. PCC LibTechs will be cruising to learn, share and experience a library focused conference. InfoPeople mission is to provide training and support to California's libraries and library workers.
For the conference newbie here are some of the standard tips to help you maximize your experience.
Thanks to the kind folks at InfoPeople for providing tickets to the exhibit floor. PCC LibTechs will be cruising to learn, share and experience a library focused conference. InfoPeople mission is to provide training and support to California's libraries and library workers.
For the conference newbie here are some of the standard tips to help you maximize your experience.
- Be on time - you snooze you loose!
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, you will be covering a lot of territory and most of the time you will be on your feet.
- Bring only the essentials, like a really big bag or backpack. Or a bag with wheels on it. Your goal is to stuff it with every scrap of paper that is available on the exhibit floor.
- Scope out the exhibitors you want to meet and then work your way to your second and third choices.
- Bring your business cards if you have them. You never know when a job opportunity or a great contact will present itself.
- Know where to find the bus that will bring you back to Pasadena.
- If you should happen to miss the PCC ride home then know where to board the Metro Blue Line which will get you into downtown Los Angeles (7th and Figueroa). Transfer to the Red Line to Union Station and a final transfer to the Gold Line to get you back to Pasadena. It will be a long and adventure filled trip.
Kamis, 13 September 2007
Ning and the Library 2.0 Vibe In Action
Ning provides users the ability to create their own social network tailored to their exact interest. I found a library support staff group and other types of library social networking groups
With Ning you can set up a public or private social network. I found an Anime in Youth libraries group via Ning. You also can decide if this will be a public, members only or private network. So if you were to collaborate on a project that you didn't want others to know about then Ning might be for you.
Library support workers (and those studying to join the ranks) should make time to visit Tech United. It has been really hard to find viable library worker blogs that talk about the day to day work life of library support workers. These are folks with on the job work issues and solutions.
Visit Library Technicians United
For those of you that dabble in Second Life and are considering becoming librarians there is a group for Second Life Librarians as well as Maps and GIS librarians and iBrary for Teacher-Library to figure out the new terrain.
To be honest, many of the Ning groups seem to crash and burn out after a post or two. So it might take a little time to find the good stuff and people that you definitely want to know and network with in your spare time.
With Ning you can set up a public or private social network. I found an Anime in Youth libraries group via Ning. You also can decide if this will be a public, members only or private network. So if you were to collaborate on a project that you didn't want others to know about then Ning might be for you.
Library support workers (and those studying to join the ranks) should make time to visit Tech United. It has been really hard to find viable library worker blogs that talk about the day to day work life of library support workers. These are folks with on the job work issues and solutions.
Visit Library Technicians United
For those of you that dabble in Second Life and are considering becoming librarians there is a group for Second Life Librarians as well as Maps and GIS librarians and iBrary for Teacher-Library to figure out the new terrain.
To be honest, many of the Ning groups seem to crash and burn out after a post or two. So it might take a little time to find the good stuff and people that you definitely want to know and network with in your spare time.
Jumat, 23 Maret 2007
PCC Night at the Apple Store Old Town Pasadena
Oh, man I have got to clean out my email more often. Diana Lopez sent this to me last week. I don't know if you heard of this in your classes but the Apple Store in Old Town is having a PCC night.
You get to spend time oogling goodies up close. Now if you are thinking about getting a new computer or planning on ditching Windows Vista this might be a good way to spend a chunk of time.
They will also give presentations and you can ask questions and get answers that you understand. Really, it is not like the other stores. Plus, it is free.
No? How about them giving away an iPod every half hour? If you are up for it then click the registration link below.
http://www.apple.com/retail/pasadena
Apple Store, Pasadena
54 W. Colorado Blvd.
between Fair Oaks and Delacey
For more info check out http://www.pasadena.edu/dmc-pcc
You get to spend time oogling goodies up close. Now if you are thinking about getting a new computer or planning on ditching Windows Vista this might be a good way to spend a chunk of time.
They will also give presentations and you can ask questions and get answers that you understand. Really, it is not like the other stores. Plus, it is free.
No? How about them giving away an iPod every half hour? If you are up for it then click the registration link below.
http://www.apple.com/retail/pasadena
Apple Store, Pasadena
54 W. Colorado Blvd.
between Fair Oaks and Delacey
For more info check out http://www.pasadena.edu/dmc-pcc
Kamis, 08 Maret 2007
Wikis - A Brief Introduction
I feel bad for Wikipedia. On the one hand, I'm glad the news media had something else to talk about besides under fed singers and actresses in rehab. Wikipedia took a hit this week and I still hear the chorus of "I told you so!"
I just wish they dug a little deeper. It might have helped to first understand what a wiki is before you start ripping into Wikipedia.
A wiki is used by a group of people to collaborate on projects. The software makes it very easy for team members to share information and to make adjustments without having to tear down and rebuild a web page. It is almost (but not quite) as easy as using a word processor but with the added benefit that that the team members or users do not have to be in the same location.
In fact that is one of the major attractions. For example there will be a "un"conference called BarCampUSA that will happen in Wisconsin in August.
BarCamp, (WineCamps, CoffeeCamps and all other camp permutations) are designed to help people learn things one to one or in groups in a casual minimally structured setting. This originally happened in bars hence "BarCamp".
There are people who have never met each other who are organizing this national event. Check it out for yourself http://www.barcampusa.org At BarCamp people volunteer to conduct workshops, get information about the event and put their two cents on what they want to see happen.
Wikis make it easier for people to collaborate who can't physically be together. Everybody has a voice and an opportunity for input. You might have heard terms like social networking and collaborative media. This is one form of it.
To learn more:
I just wish they dug a little deeper. It might have helped to first understand what a wiki is before you start ripping into Wikipedia.
A wiki is used by a group of people to collaborate on projects. The software makes it very easy for team members to share information and to make adjustments without having to tear down and rebuild a web page. It is almost (but not quite) as easy as using a word processor but with the added benefit that that the team members or users do not have to be in the same location.
In fact that is one of the major attractions. For example there will be a "un"conference called BarCampUSA that will happen in Wisconsin in August.
BarCamp, (WineCamps, CoffeeCamps and all other camp permutations) are designed to help people learn things one to one or in groups in a casual minimally structured setting. This originally happened in bars hence "BarCamp".
There are people who have never met each other who are organizing this national event. Check it out for yourself http://www.barcampusa.org At BarCamp people volunteer to conduct workshops, get information about the event and put their two cents on what they want to see happen.
Wikis make it easier for people to collaborate who can't physically be together. Everybody has a voice and an opportunity for input. You might have heard terms like social networking and collaborative media. This is one form of it.
To learn more:
- LIS Wiki http://liswiki.org/wiki/Wiki
- PB Wiki - To create a free wiki site http://pbwiki.com
- What Is A Wiki and How To Use One for Your Projects http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/network/2006/07/07/what-is-a-wiki.html
- Wikia - content based wiki sites http://www.wikia.com/wiki/Wikia
- Bullet Physics Library http://www.continuousphysics.com/mediawiki-1.5.8/index.php?title=Main_Page
- Library Success - A Best Practices Wiki http://www.libsuccess.org/index.php?title=Wikis
- Book Lovers Wiki, Princeton Public Library http://booklovers.pbwiki.com/Princeton%20Public%20Library
- Wiki How - User generated "how-to" do things like http://www.wikihow.com
- Wealth of Network, How Social Productions Transforms Markets and Freedom http://www.benkler.org/wealth_of_networks/index.php/Main_Page
Senin, 05 Februari 2007
Council on Library/Media Technicians 40th Annual Conference
The Council on Library and Media Technicians will hold its 4oth annual conference in Washington, D.C. June 20-22, 2007.
It is still early for details (and to be truthful there wasn't any on the web site) but the conference will be held at the Wyndem Washington D.C. hotel. According to Jackie Hite, COLT Vice President:
"Our goal for this conference is to provide informative sessions touching on resposibilities support staff have now that we didn't have say - 10 years ago. To that end, we have confirmed a session being presented by Libraries Unlimited who will be introducing a new publication of theirs titled "Crash course in...". They have various topics including storytelling, children's services, technical services, etc. Just what we're looking for."
For more info check out http://colt.ucr.edu
It is still early for details (and to be truthful there wasn't any on the web site) but the conference will be held at the Wyndem Washington D.C. hotel. According to Jackie Hite, COLT Vice President:
"Our goal for this conference is to provide informative sessions touching on resposibilities support staff have now that we didn't have say - 10 years ago. To that end, we have confirmed a session being presented by Libraries Unlimited who will be introducing a new publication of theirs titled "Crash course in...". They have various topics including storytelling, children's services, technical services, etc. Just what we're looking for."
For more info check out http://colt.ucr.edu
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