Tag: ala11

ALA and post ALA eBook News Wrap Up #ala11

There were many announcements made during and around the time of ALA that related to ebooks and libraries. I've put together a list in case you  missed any. Library Specific ALA Annual 2011: New Ebook Service Launched, Takes Its Inspiration from Freegal Library Ideas, LLC, has launched a new ebook service for libraries that's similar to the company's … Continue reading ALA and post ALA eBook News Wrap Up #ala11 →

Top 10 Links 2.26: Google+, Digital Illiteracy, Staying Positive and More!

My personally selected top ten from the links I shared on Twitter 6.25.2011 through 7.1.2011. 1. Definitely! RT @pcsweeney: Could Google+ Ruin Your Online Personal Brand? great post from Patrick Sweeney that will get you think about what information we're supplying Google and others. I started thinking about the amount of metadata that we are creating for … Continue reading Top 10 Links 2.26: Google+, Digital Illiteracy, Staying Positive and More! →

ALA Survival Tips, New & Improved for #ALA11

I've made some updates to the conference tips I shared last year before ALA.  Hopefully, there is a little something for everyone, I've added a short packing list  of things I can't live without and a reading list with suggestions on networking and tips for introverts. Packing list These are the things I can NOT … Continue reading ALA Survival Tips, New & Improved for #ALA11 →