Prof/Dev 23/12/05

NLB And RNIB Library Services Consider Merger
The Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) and the National Library for the Blind (NLB) have started formal discussions with a view to merging the library services of both charities in April 2007. This in principle decision has been taken by the trustees of both charities and detailed negotiations will now start.

The Starbucks Christmas Book Drive 2005
'Starbucks is asking customers to give the gift of reading this Christmas by donating new or nearly new books for local children. The aim is to collect 50,000 books nationwide, which will all be donated to local primary schools'

Google's Newsletter for Librarians
The first issue of Google's Newsletter for Librarians has come out.

List of practical guides to web services
Phil Bradley's "I want to..." list
"I want to..." or "I need to" or "How do I?" This is a small collection of resources that will help to answer those questions. It is not complete, nor will it ever be.

British Library to ban ink pens
The British Library is to extend a ban on pens to all its reading rooms to protect its precious collections.

BBC to launch elearning site for school kids
Launching in January 2006, BBC jam is designed to encourage children to explore, learn and create.

Chicago Libraries Map
Using Google Maps to produce a map of your libraries.

Ten Tips for Technology Trainers in the Trenches
Useful tips on doing IT training...



and finally two seasonal tips

Make a Snowman Ornament from a lightbulb.

How to deal with house guests that wear out their welcome.