ProfDev 14/03/06
"Seven Deadly Sins (and Desirable Strategies) for Library Managers"
A Freepint article by Rachel Singer
Librarians find the Reference Online
The MLA has launched a new service providing access to reference material online. A list of the products available can be accessed here.
Running more productive meetings
The personal productivity site 43 folders, gives us 9 tips.
'...understand one thing above all; meetings do not run themselves, and if you have any desire to make best use of valuable people’s time, you’ll need a firm hand and a lot of thoughtful planning. Set a pattern of being the one whose meetings don’t suck and you’ll start seeing the productivity, tone, and participation in your meetings consistently improve.'
Really Simple RSS
This blog is an example of RSS technology and if you want to find out how to subscribe to blogs have a look at this very clear and concise article.
Visionary Design Awards
The National Library for the Blind has announced the winners of its Visionary Design Awards for outstanding efforts in ensuring their content is accessible to visually impaired people.
Google and BL join forces
Searches on Google Scholar will now include links to the British Library's document delivery service. Search results will be matched against the Library'sholdings, where a match is made, users will have the option to obtain articles held via the British Library's online document ordering interface, British Library Direct.
Library PFI bid fails.
The government has rejected a £28m PFI scheme to improve Derby's library service.
Libraries begin uncertain new chapter
With internet companies such as Google becoming more involved in digitising content, what role does the public library have in today's web-driven society?
An interview with John Dolan, head of policy at the Museums, Libraries and Archives council.
Archives open up online window to gay history
The National Archives is piloting an online portal devoted to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history.
2006 CILIP / LiS Libraries Change Lives Award
The shortlist is available at: http://www.cilip.org.uk/aboutcilip/newsandpressreleases/news060215.htm
Axed libraries may be moved to shops
Up to 20 libraries in one ofBritain's most rural counties could be closed or replaced withminiature facilities in village shops.
Keep tabs on your library books...
Wikepedia
Advantages and disadvantages of using Wikepedia are discussed here and here.
Free computer training materials in other languages
Languages covered include: Arabic, Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese (traditional), Chinese (simplified), English, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese.
A Freepint article by Rachel Singer
Librarians find the Reference Online
The MLA has launched a new service providing access to reference material online. A list of the products available can be accessed here.
Running more productive meetings
The personal productivity site 43 folders, gives us 9 tips.
'...understand one thing above all; meetings do not run themselves, and if you have any desire to make best use of valuable people’s time, you’ll need a firm hand and a lot of thoughtful planning. Set a pattern of being the one whose meetings don’t suck and you’ll start seeing the productivity, tone, and participation in your meetings consistently improve.'
Really Simple RSS
This blog is an example of RSS technology and if you want to find out how to subscribe to blogs have a look at this very clear and concise article.
Visionary Design Awards
The National Library for the Blind has announced the winners of its Visionary Design Awards for outstanding efforts in ensuring their content is accessible to visually impaired people.
Google and BL join forces
Searches on Google Scholar will now include links to the British Library's document delivery service. Search results will be matched against the Library'sholdings, where a match is made, users will have the option to obtain articles held via the British Library's online document ordering interface, British Library Direct.
Library PFI bid fails.
The government has rejected a £28m PFI scheme to improve Derby's library service.
Libraries begin uncertain new chapter
With internet companies such as Google becoming more involved in digitising content, what role does the public library have in today's web-driven society?
An interview with John Dolan, head of policy at the Museums, Libraries and Archives council.
Archives open up online window to gay history
The National Archives is piloting an online portal devoted to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history.
2006 CILIP / LiS Libraries Change Lives Award
The shortlist is available at: http://www.cilip.org.uk/aboutcilip/newsandpressreleases/news060215.htm
Axed libraries may be moved to shops
Up to 20 libraries in one ofBritain's most rural counties could be closed or replaced withminiature facilities in village shops.
Keep tabs on your library books...
Email reminder service Elf helps library users keep track of their library borrowings. An expanding list of UK libraries are available via this service.
Wikepedia
Advantages and disadvantages of using Wikepedia are discussed here and here.
Free computer training materials in other languages
Languages covered include: Arabic, Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese (traditional), Chinese (simplified), English, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese.
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