While visiting my new local library (not the library system where I work) I noticed patrons talking quietly on their phones. I was a little shocked because, well, let’s face it, many people are quite loud when on their cell…
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Intro to Blogging for the Patrons
by Bobbi Newman • • 5 Comments
Several people have asked me to share the classes I’m creating for the Patrons. I’m doing half of the series, a coworker is doing the other half, so you’ll only be seeing half the lessons. The first one is Introduction…
The Laptops are Here!
by Bobbi Newman • • 1 Comment
The laptops are here! I snuck in early this morning to sneak a picture of one of them. Dont’ tell Robin! 
Yes all 15 are red, they were on clearance from Gateway. We also purchased an instructor laptop that…
My 5 Seconds of Fame
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I was interviewed by our local NPR station about the Grant we got for our mobile computing lab. I know I’m a geek, I’m so thrilled to be on NPR. It’s really short, but you can read the blurb and listen here!
Playing with Facebook
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I’ve spent an hour or so playing with Facebook this morning. MRRL has had a facebook page for awhile now, but I thought I’d create a group to see if that works better and/or attracts more fans. One perk I…