Monthly Archives: September 2013

The Ultimate Who-To-Follow Guide for Tweeting Librarians, Info Pros, and Educators

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Wondering about who you should be following on Twitter to keep up with the steady stream of updates in Libraryland?  Well, here’s a list of lists!   This quick guide will give you 30 great lists of librarians, instructors, and information professionals that you’ll want to follow on Twitter as well as tweeting authors’ accounts and people and publications to follow to gain tech insights.  Check out each of these and start subscribing!!

 

    My lists of librarians to follow on Twitter

  1. Librarians 483 members
  2. Librarians Continued 142 members
  3. Law Librarians 107 members

    4. Joe Murphy’s Lists:

  4. librarians 496 members
  5. librarians 2 497 members
  6. librarians 3 494 members
  7. librarians 4 496 members

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10 Wearable Tech Gadgets Librarians (and everyone else!) Will Love

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Wearable technology combines fashion and function in a way hitherto unheard of.  New and emerging devices are placing powerful computing abilities into the wardrobes of consumers.  The most recognizable of these emerging gadgets is Google Glass, (discussed below).  Here are 9 additional examples of wearable technologies that are truly unique:

1) Replay Social Media Jeans

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These hi-tech jeans will update Facebook and Twitter with your current location and mood via a fifth pocket that interfaces with your smartphone.  Due out later this fall, they’ll be available in blue or black with the price range between $200-$250.  Read more here.

 

2) Novero Bluetooth Necklaces

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German company Novero has recently released their Victoria collection, made up of “contemporary Bluetooth accessories in timeless jewelry form”.  These bluetooth necklaces are available for men and women and are geared toward high-end consumers at a price-point of $349 and $899 all the way up to $120,000 for some with precious stones.  Read more here.

 

3) Ruby Slippers

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Click your heels and these GPS-enabled shoes will guide you home via a ring of LED lights on the shoe tip that point your way to your destination.  One shoe will light your way and provide directions while it wirelessly communicates with the other giving you a status bar indicating how close you are to your end point.  Read more here.

 

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23 Resources for Getting Published in the Library Field

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Are you wondering how to break into the publishing world as a librarian? If so, here are over 20 resources to get you started on your journey to publication bliss!

  1. LIS Publication Wiki: This website has listings of hundreds of LIS scholarly journals, professional and trade publications, online forums, civilian publication, book publishers, and more!
  2. Emerald for Librarians: This website has a guide to “Writing for LIS Journals” which includes a call for papers index for the LIS field as well as a “Publish, don’t perish” guide from librarian author and editor Rachel Singer Gordon.
  3. How to get ahead in academic publishing: Q&A best bits: The Guardian’s Higher Education Network published this article with a Q&A with Leonard Cassuto, professor of English, Fordham University, New York, Mila Steele, commissioning editor, SAGE, Alec Gregory, head of marketing, Pluto Press, Andrew Winnard, publisher, Cambridge University Press, Anthony Levings, managing editor and director, Gylphi Limited, and Dr Wanda Wyporska, media officer, TUC unionlearn.
  4. Advice for Authors, Reviewers, Publishers, and Editors of Literary Scholarship
    The MLA (Modern Language Association) has some tips and advice for hopeful writers in this article which discusses books, articles, and digital publications.
  5. Tips on Getting Published
    The Geeky Artist Librarian shares her tips and recommendations for getting published in this post.

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50 Library Stories You May Have Missed in August

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Librarians and news outlets have been busy this summer, providing plenty of news-worthy articles and blog posts of interest to libraries.  Here are 50 such stories that will get you caught up on the latest in the library world.

  1. 30 Incredible Ways Technology Will Change Education [and Libraries] By 2028
  2. 10 Futuristic Libraries
  3. E-Books Strain Relations Between Libraries, Publishing Houses
  4. 10 Golden Rules To Take Your Library’s Twitter Account to the Next Level
  5. Library Card Mosaic
  6. 35 Powerful Cloud Tools for Modern Librarians
  7. Value of Libraries Megapost
  8. The 25 Best Websites for Literature Lovers
  9. Rethinking What We Do: Library Cards
  10. Do-It-Yourself GIS: 20 Free Tools & Data Sources for Creating Data Maps

Check out the full post here: 50 Library Stories You May Have Missed in August .

32 Free Library Webinars in September

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It’s back to school time but learning doesn’t need to be limited to those enrolled in formal classes, there’s a vast amount of knowledge to be gained through free webinars and online tutorials.  Here are 32 free webinars that are relevant for librarians and information professionals.

  1. Thursday Sept 5
    11:00 am – 12:00 pm (Eastern)
    The Affordable Care Act – Assisting Your Library Patrons (Texas State Library & Archives Commission)
    In this webinar, Cheryl Rowan (Consumer Health Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, South Central Region), will help librarians prepare for the questions they may receive from patrons regarding the Affordable Care Act. What are the best resources to use for questions from library patrons? How much assistance can and should you provide as a librarian? Join us for this “can’t miss” event — offered again on September 26 for your scheduling convenience.
  2. Monday Sept 9
    11:00 am – 12:00 pm (Eastern)
    Going Digital (LYRASIS)
    Join us for a one hour free webinar that briefly introduces the critical components of digital content creation and collection development.
  3. Monday Sept 9
    1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (Eastern)
    Grantseeking Basics (GrantSpace)
    Learn how to become a better grantseeker! In this class we will cover: what you need to have in place before you seek a grant; the world of grantmakers; the grantseeking process; and available tools and resources.
  4. Monday Sept 9
    1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (Eastern)
    Adults Just Wanna Have Fun: Adults Programming Beyond Lectures (Libraries Thriving)
    Many public libraries promote themselves as centers of lifelong learning, but fail to engage adults 20-55. Both notoriously underserved “emerging adults” in their 20s and 30s and middle-aged adults who find that there are more learning opportunities for their children than for themselves need creative, social hands-on programs to attract them back to the library. Learn how to remind your adult patrons–and yourself!–that lifelong learning really is fun and fulfilling during this online session.
  5. Tuesday Sept 10
    2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Eastern)
    A Passion for Romance (Booklist)
    Find out about newly available classics and the most alluring of soon-to-come titles in this free, hour-long webinar that highlights the rich and pleasurable happily-ever-after variety this ever-popular genre generates.
  6. Wednesday Sept 11
    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (Eastern)
    How to Manage Millennials and Keep Them Engaged (American Management Association)
    In this webcast you’ll hear about the differences between Millennial, Gen X and Boomer employees; ways to effectively reach and work with them; and  practical methods from case studies of companies that are managing them successfully.
  7. Wednesday Sept 11
    1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (Eastern)
    Introduction to Finding Funders (GrantSpace)
    This session provides an introduction to the Foundation Center’s comprehensive online database, Foundation Directory Online Professional. Learn how to create customized searches to develop targeted lists of foundations that will match your nonprofit organization’s funding needs.
  8. Wednesday Sept 11
    3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Eastern)
    Common Core State Standards and Public Libraries (Infopeople)
    With the implementation of the Common Core State Standards now occurring in 45 states, the time is perfect for public libraries to be seen in their communities as an integral piece of the CCSS. Participants will learn what the CCSS are, how they will affect students, as well as simple and effective ways to incorporate them into existing library programs and services.
  9. Thursday Sept 12
    2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Eastern)
    Up Next: We Talk Databases with Marshall Breeding and an Expert Panel (American Libraries Live)
    Marshall Breeding will lead our expert panel in a discussion of how databases are changing and shaping the present and future of libraries. This interactive discussion will incorporate live audience questions and comments.
  10. Thursday Sept 12
    3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Eastern)
    Google Analytics for Nonprofits (GiftWorks)
    Join us for this overview of Google Analytics, a FREE web analytics tool that shows you how visitors are using your site. We will start with how it is possible to capture data on visitors and then hit the highlights of using Google Analytics to improve your website. This overview is for anyone that wants to know the value of using web analytics!
  11. Friday Sept 13
    2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Eastern)
    There’s an APP for that! 4.0 (The TLT Group)
    In this session will be showing some of the best apps for education across multiple types of devices. It doesn’t matter if you use an iPad, Android device, or even Google Chrome, more often than not, there is in fact an “app for that”. Get some new ideas for your classroom and share some of your ideas of how apps can be used in education.
  12. Monday Sept 16
    1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (Eastern)
    Proposal Writing Basics (GrantSpace)
    Learn the key components of a proposal to a foundation. This class will cover how the proposal fits into the overall grantseeking process, what to include in a standard proposal to a foundation, tips for making each section of your proposal stronger, and more.
  13. Tuesday Sept 17
    1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (Eastern)
    Representing Reference – Measuring Success: How one institution is determining the impact of bibliographic instruction and what they are doing with the results (LYRASIS)
    Staff at the William C. Jason Library at Delaware State University. They’ve developed a tool called Knowledge Check Survey – a survey administered (through LibGuides) to first-year university seminar students to assess the impact of information literacy (IL) sessions. They will discuss how the results are used to improve IL classes for future students.
  14. Tuesday Sept 17
    2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Eastern)
    Geek the Library Q&A with Mary Stein (OCLC)
    The Geek the Library community awareness campaign at East Baton Rouge Parish Library (EBRPL) activated both internal and external library advocates, and got the community talking about the library. Learn more about the EBRPL story and get your questions answered live!
  15. Tuesday Sept 17
    2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Eastern)
    What’s New in Youth Nonfiction: Fall 2013 (Booklist)
    Don’t miss the latest titles from three top youth nonfiction publishers in this free, hour-long webinar! Join representatives from Boyds Mills Press, DK, and Simon & Schuster to learn about new nonfiction titles, plus ways to incorporate these titles in the library and classroom.
  16. Tuesday Sept 17
    2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Eastern)
    Kevin Henkes Live! (School Library Journal)
    Join us for an exclusive webcast with beloved children’s book author Kevin Henkes, creator of nearly 50 picture books and novels for children. He will talk about his work, his inspirations, and The Year of Billy Miller–an acclaimed and irresistible story about friendship, siblings, and the perils of elementary school. Take this chance to ask him your questions live!
  17. Tuesday Sept 17
    2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Eastern)
    Developing a Strategic Plan for Volunteer Engagement (VolunteerMatch)
    Are you engaging volunteers with an eye to the future? Do you know what your volunteer program should look like in 3 or 5 years? Join us as we talk about the fundamentals for creating a strategic plan for volunteer engagement for your organization.
  18. Tuesday Sept 17
    3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Eastern)
    Public Libraries and the Homeless: Legal Issues (InfoPeople)
    Because courts give greater latitude to library rules that are behavior focused, and a tighter scrutiny to rules based on status or speech, it’s important to know the how to frame your policies, especially when dealing with specific populations such as the homeless. This one-hour webinar will look at the movement for Homeless Persons’ Bill of Rights and Fairness, and the current legal rights and professional ethics as they apply to public libraries.
  19. Tuesday Sept 17
    3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Eastern)
    Early Literacy as Library Culture (Texas Library Association)
    Early literacy development serves as a critical foundation for later learning and academic success.  In this webinar, staff members of Lewisville Public Library will share simple tips and practical suggestions for easily integrating early literacy into library services for young children and their families.  Learn how one library has put early literacy at the heart of its early childhood services, incorporating it throughout programming, community outreach, and marketing.
  20. Wednesday Sept 18
    11:00 am – 12:00 pm (Eastern)
    Tech Talk with Michael Sauers (Nebraska Library Commission)
    In this monthly feature of NCompass Live, the NLC’s Technology Innovation Librarian, Michael Sauers, will discuss the tech news of the month and share new and exciting tech for your library. Includes Q&A.
  21. Wednesday Sept 18
    3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Eastern)
    What Every Director Needs to Know about Credit Cards and Patron Privacy (Library Journal)
    Credit cards are a way of life, even at public libraries.  However, many library decision-makers are unsure of how to meet their obligations when it comes to protecting patron information. This Webcast will provide clear-cut, definitive answers about how to accept credit cards, protect patron privacy, and comply with the PCI Standard.
  22. Thursday Sept 19
    6:30 pm – 7:30 pm (Eastern)
    Everyday Technology for Learning Differences: Use the Tools You Already Have (Accessible Technology Coalition)
    Participants will learn how everyday tech –word processors, Web browsers, consumer electronics, and more – can assist students who struggle with reading, writing, notetaking, math, organization, time management, and attention.
  23. Monday Sept 23
    2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Eastern)
    Conversation Sparks: Community Partnerships (Southern Maryland Regional Library)
    Do you want to know what others in the country are doing in their libraries? Are you curious about the library world beyond your own stacks?  Join Conversation Sparks!  Our 9/session focuses on Community Partnerships with examples from libraries across the country. Examples from our guest speakers include school-library partnerships, museum-library partnerships, community sharing programs, and One Book programs. If you have an example of a community partnership, share it with us during our Open Sharing portion of the session.
  24. Monday Sept 23
    3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Eastern)
    Proposal Budgeting Basics (GrantSpace)
    Learn to prepare and present a budget in a grant proposal. Session geared to the novice grantseeker. Prior attendance at Proposal Writing Basics is strongly recommended.
  25. Tuesday Sept 24
    1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (Eastern)
    Leaving Fort Ref: Frontiers of Embedded Librarianship (WebJunction)
    At the innovative Douglas County (Colo.) Libraries, librarians don’t just wait for the questions to come to them. This webinar explores new approaches to reference that embed the librarian in the community, answering questions at the point of need, and growing community connections.
  26. Tuesday Sept 24
    2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Eastern)
    Book It: Fall Titles for Youth (Booklist)
    Get the inside scoop on new youth titles for fall and beyond. Representatives from Annick Press, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Running Press, and Teacher Created Library Materials will spotlight their favorite upcoming fiction and nonfiction titles.
  27. Tuesday Sept 24
    2:30 pm – 4:00 pm (Eastern)
    Hacking, Making, & Creating – at the Library! Technology Innovations & Customer Created Content (Texas State Library & Archives Commission)
    Traditionally, when our library customers wanted to make something, we’d send them to the craft section or to the “how to write a poem” section of the library. Today’s makers want to make gadgets, 3D-printed prototypes, and a video series. And guess what? They want the library’s help! In this webinar, renowned librarian/author/blogger David Lee King provides an overview of technology innovations that focus on “making” – including hackerspaces, digital media labs, co-working spaces, and self-publishing tools, and provides ideas on how to incorporate these innovations into your library.
  28. Wednesday Sept 25
    11:00 am – 12:00 pm (Eastern)
    Genealogy Resources for Librarians (Nebraska Library Commission)
    Join Cindy Cochran and Judi Cook, from the Lincoln-Lancaster County Genealogical Society, as they guide you through the many historical resources available for librarians assisting anyone with an interest in genealogy and family history.
  29. Wednesday Sept 25
    2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Eastern)
    Going First: The Edge Pilot Project and Rural Libraries (TechSoup)
    The Edge Initiative is a voluntary assessment program that provides libraries with benchmarks, best practices, tools and resources that support continuous improvement and reinvestment in public technology services. A group of pilot libraries has been testing the benchmarks. Join us as we talk with participants from pilot libraries located in rural communities.
  30. Thursday Sept 26
    11:00 am – 12:00 pm (Eastern)
    The Affordable Care Act – Assisting Your Library Patrons (Texas State Library & Archives Commission)
    This is a repeat of 9/6 session. In this webinar, Cheryl Rowan (Consumer Health Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, South Central Region), will help librarians prepare for the questions they may receive from patrons regarding the Affordable Care Act. What are the best resources to use for questions from library patrons? How much assistance can and should you provide as a librarian? Join us for this “can’t miss” event.
  31. Thursday Sept 26
    3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Eastern)
    Fall Teen Book Buzz (School Library Journal)
    Summer vacations and summer reading programs are just distant memories now. School is back in session, and now it’s time to restock the library shelves! Join us for our fall Teen Book Buzz webcast to be sure you have the latest releases ready for your teen readers.
  32. Monday Sept 30
    2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Eastern)
    Maximizing the Value of WorldCat.org (OCLC)
    This course provides a brief introduction to the Worldcat.org platform and illustrates how libraries can help patrons derive maximum advantage from the service.

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