Why Web 2.0 is more than a buzzword
There is a very interesting discussion going on over at Creating Passionate Users that’s related to the Library 2.0 event held recently here in Toronto. The bit that pulled me in is thus:
But to say [Web 2.0] means nothing (or WORSE–to say it’s just a marketing label) is to mistake jargon (good) for buzzwords (bad). [...]
The Illustrated Librarian Temporary Tattoos
Check out these temporary tattoos from Archie McPhee!
They are a MUST for your next library conference – or while sitting by the pool somewhere warm this winter.
Read more →Library 2.0 in Action: How Special Librarians are actually using the latest tech tools
SLA Toronto put on a tremendous program last night. Amanda Etches-Johnson, Carolyne Sidey, Connie Crosby, and Dave Hook spoke to nearly 50 members of the Chapter on the latest tech tools they are using to deliver products and services to their clients. Following the four presentations, the group broke into six (at times very lively [...]
Read more →Friday funny
More classics from Angry Alien Productions:
Christmas Vacation
Fight Club
Office Space
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Read more →Canadian sources indexed by Google News
While fooling around with Google News this afternoon, I discovered a few additional Canadian newspapers that are currently being indexed. In the interest of sharing, here is the full list of sources I have discovered to date. If you have more, leave a comment with the source code and I’ll add it to the list. [...]
Read more →Copernic Desktop 2
I have used (and have been a huge fan of and quasi-cheerleader for) Copernic Agent since it first came out in the late 90s. The Professional version should be in every information professional’s toolkit. Imagine my delight when Copernic’s desktop search tool came out in 2004 after suffering through years of terrible Microsoft file searching. [...]
Read more →How to Blog a Conference
Josh Hallett over at hyku has written up a great how-to piece on blogging a conference.
The Tools
Hardware
Laptop/PC/Mac
Connectivity
Camera
Portable Audio Recorder
Software
Blog
Offline Blog Editor
Flickr
Flickr Upload Tool
Technorati
Audio Editing Software
FTP Software
Strategy
The Team
Blog/Tech Guru
Bloggers (2-3)
Photographer (Optional)
Planning
Writing Ahead of Time
Session Coverage
Other Coverage
Photos
Audio/Podcasts
Video
Outreach/Conversation
Wrap-Up
Outgames Opening Ceremonies
I have posted my pics from the Outgames Opening Ceremonies to flickr. The official photos from the Outgames organizers you will find here. What a show!!
k.d. lang
Martha Wash
Deborah Cox
Jonas
Sylvie Desgroseilliers
Diane Dufresne
AND! Cirque du Soleil
Getting into stadium was a breeze. I am amazed at how well these games are organized. Winding through the belly of Olympic [...]
Read more →Outgames – Downtown Swim Club Medals (Day 1)
1500 FREESTYLE1. Labine Gary 45 DTSC 19:55.164 x 100m medley relay (men)2. Downtown Swim Club 2 DTSC 4:54.39 (Ball Jeff, Garis Damian, Rojas Norman, and Escobar Carlos)
Total MedalsGold – 1Silver – 1Bronze – 0
Bloggers: A portrait of the internet’s new storytellers
The Pew Internet & American Life Project has a new report out, Bloggers: A portrait of the internet’s new storytellers.
Summary of Findings at a Glance
Blogging is bringing new voices to the online world.
Telephone surveys capture the most accurate snapshot possible of a small and moving target.
Contrary to the impression created by the press attention on [...]
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