I haven’t been able to stop thinking about transliteracy and how important the concept is for libraries and librarians. I’ve created a slideshow I hope conveys the message and is easy to share. I have also added page with information on transliteracy. Libraries and Transliteracy View more presentations from Bobbi Newman. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Share on FriendFeed Share on netvibes share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Buzz it up Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Tell a friend
Digital Services
Building the Digital Branch for the 21st Century
On September 15th over 400 people attended a WebJunction webinar on Building a Digital Branch led by David Lee King. Yes I realize this post is way over due, but the information isn’t outdated, yet. If you missed it you have multiple options for accessing the information: Visit the WebJunction page for all the information and links. View it in Wimba Classroom(combined archive of audio, slides and chat) Note:If this is your first time using Wimba, check to see if your computer has the software and hardware required by walking through the Setup Wizard. If you still have problems using Wimba Classroom, consult the Wimba Classroom Guide. View the slides (png) Listen to audio-only recording (mp3) View Chat log (xls)Note: trimmed down a bit to account for chat re: tech difficulties. Look through the Twitter hashtag for session: #dbranch Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Share on FriendFeed Share on netvibes share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Buzz it up Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Tell a friend
Rachel Vacek –Libraries Using Mobile Devices
Instead of focusing on mobile needs of library users, focusing on mobile needs of librarians, some librarians were more interested in a netbook Every librarian got an ipod touch or a netbook Ideas that are needed the most will probably be the most difficult to implement because involve a proprietary ILS Geeks just waiting to program things, look for collaboration in your community Create buyin Petting zoo Don’t’ be afraid to play Share your experiences Questions: Which IlS are you hoping to build a mobile interface for? IEEE What apps will be discussed in class? Where is the book, some sort of call number guide, being able to renew a book Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Share on FriendFeed Share on netvibes share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Buzz it up Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Tell a friend
Who do you help first?
I presented this scenario to groups of librarians all over Minnesota in April You’re sitting at the reference desk and as someone approaches the desk the phone begins to ring and an instant messaging window pops open, who do you help first? I heard a lot of answers it depends on how the person in front of you looks answer the phone ask them to hold, type how can I help you in IM and ask the person standing in front of you how you can help them it depends on which you noticed first the person in front of you, they took the time and effort to come in It was that last response I was trying to get them to rethink, sometimes I would point it out and sometimes someone else from the audience would – each of those people took the time and effort to contact you, not just the person standing in front of you. Each of them did it in away you told them was acceptable when you provided the contact information. I worked retail for years and this was a standard interview question – there is a person in front of you and
Change is coming – a new job for me
There is no way to say this other than to just come out and say it. Effective May 18th I will be the Digital Branch Manager of the Chattahoochee Valley Regional Library System. This is a new position they have created for the purpose of planning, building and managing the Digital Branch, its going to be a lot of fun (and hard work!) I’m excited, nervous and about 20 other emotions right now, but most of all I’m really looking forward to it! For those of you looking at your atlas CVRLS is in Columbus, Georgia, which means I will be spending the next couple of weeks packing my things and relocating. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Share on FriendFeed Share on netvibes share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Buzz it up Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Tell a friend
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