January 2012
1 post
The No Shelf Required Guide to E-Book Purchasing →
I have just finished reading Sue Polanka’s extremely helpful No Shelf Required Guide to E-Book Purchasing. This timely Library Technology Report outlines the various ways to purchase…
December 2011
17 posts
How to Build an Effective Google+ Brand Strategy →
Google+ has surpassed 40 million users, making it a major player in the social networking arena. If you’re wondering how to leverage this social media channel for your organization you’ll want to…
17 New Library Tech Stories You May Have Missed →
The past month has been great for library technology news, articles, and blog posts. Here’s a roundup of 17 of them that you won’t want to miss. and please list any other recent library tech stories…
Personal Digital Archiving: Part Three – File... →
This is part of a series of posts which is based on a 3-hour hands-on workshop I offer on this topic. Be sure and check out the preceding posts:
Personal Digital Archiving: An Overview Personal…
7 Things You Should Know About First-Generation... →
The folks at Educause have put together a new “7 Things” guide, this time describing 7 Things You Should Know About First-Generation Learning Analytics. “Broadly speaking, analytics programs…
Return of the Coffeehouse: How to turn your... →
The folks at It’s Not About the Books write about the Return of the Coffeehouse: How to turn your library into an ideas factory. This is a thought-provoking article about yet another innovative…
10 Presentations, Videos, and Papers from Online... →
This year I had the chance to attend and participate in the Online Information 2011 conference in London, England. What I love about going to this event is that I get to hear a global perspective…
Libraries Make Room For High-Tech ‘Hackerspaces’ →
Jon Kalish at NPR reports that Libraries Make Room For High-Tech ‘Hackerspaces’. This interesting article describes how some public libraries are creating cutting-edge technology spaces…
Q & A: a Onetime Librarian Talks About the... →
Michelle Boule talks about her new book Mob Rule Learning: Camps, Unconferences, and Trashing the Talking Head with Wired Campus in Q & A: a Onetime Librarian Talks About the ‘Unconference’…
50 Open Access Resources for Librarians – Part 2 →
This is the second half of a two-part post about Open Access resources that I share with my students as a part of my Intro to Reference course. Be sure and check out Part 1 here.
Open Access…
Top 6 Social Media Marketing Trends of 2011 →
Todd Wasserman at Mashable creates a list of the Top 6 Social Media Marketing Trends of 2011. This useful list discusses the significant upgrades and improvements made by major social media…
50 Open Access Resources for Librarians – Part 1 →
As a part of my Intro to Reference course I try and introduce Open Access (OA) resources and directories to my students. Since many of them have found these resources useful I thought I’d share them…
Foursquare Reaches 15 Million Users, Facebook Buys... →
We’ve had some major news amongst location-aware mobile social networks this past week. Foursquare has tripled its user base from this time last year, according to ReadWriteWeb and has…
5 Best Practices for Educators on Facebook →
Sarah Kessler at Mashable recommends 5 Best Practices for Educators on Facebook. This useful article gathers tips and suggestions from teachers on how to effectively use Facebook in the…
Personal Digital Archiving: Part One – Strategy →
This is part of a series of posts which is based on a 3-hour hands-on workshop I offer on this topic. Be sure and check out the preceding post:
Personal Digital Archiving: An Overview
Strategy
When you put a back-up system into place, you work very hard to make sure to include absolutely everything. But when you start thinking about creating a personal digital archive, (PDA), you want to...
10 New Google Analytics Features You Need to Start... →
Rachael Gerson at Mashable writes about 10 New Google Analytics Features You Need to Start Using. Google has made many new features available in the new version of Analytics released this past…
Mobile Tech in Libraries →
Mobile Technology in Libraries →
Today I presented on Mobile Technology in Libraries at the Online Information 2011 conference in London, England. I tried to provide an overview of the many ways that libraries are offering mobile…
November 2011
3 posts
Sexiest Librarian Alive →
Stephen Abram’s Sexiest Librarian Alive post is a must-read! He has put together an anthem to the tune of Right Said Fred’s “I’m Too Sexy” which would make an excellent accompaniment to an …
The Best Kindle Fire Apps: A Starter Kit →
Jill Duffy at PC World puts together a list of The Best Kindle Fire Apps: A Starter Kit. These are 16 well-reviewed applications which will get you up and running with your new Kindle…
Personal Digital Archiving: An Overview →
I give a 3-hour hands-on workshop on the topic of Personal Digital Archiving, and I’ve recently had some requests from people who haven’t been able to make the events, so I thought I’d share some of…
October 2011
17 posts
17 Twitter Marketing Tips From the Pros →
Cindy King at the Social Media Examiner rounds up tips from 17 Twitter pros in 17 Twitter Marketing Tips From the Pros. There are some real gems here. If you’re looking to leverage the popular…
The Future of School Libraries E-Book →
Kristin Fontichiaro and Buffy Hamilton have edited a free e-book titled School Libraries: What’s Now, What’s Next, What’s Yet to Come. This wonderful contribution to the field consists…
Amazon, Overdrive, and Other Reasons to Be Pissed →
Andy Woodworth at Agnostic, Maybe has written a great article about the Overdrive-Amazon e-book arrangement and the reactions in the biblio-blogosphere titled Amazon, Overdrive, and Other Reasons…
Google+ in Education →
Social Media guru Chris Brogan writes Educators – Google Plus Is For You. This quick post discusses 4 different ways that Google+ can be used in education. Here are his recommendations:
Make a…
7 Quick Ways to Turn Your LinkedIn Profile into a... →
Lewis Howes at Copyblogger recommend 7 Quick Ways to Turn Your LinkedIn Profile into a Social Media Marketing Workhorse. These are all great suggestions for ways to enhance the copy on your…
7 Ways Universities Are Using Facebook as a... →
Sarah Kessler at Mashable identifies 7 Ways Universities Are Using Facebook as a Marketing Tool. This interesting article looks at the study done earlier this year at the University of…
14 Mobile and Social Media Resources You May Have... →
As usual I’ve been posting a lot of mobile and social media related stories lately, so I decided that a roundup was in order, just in case you missed any of these previous articles and posts.
…
6 Ways to Measure Your Social Media Results →
Phil Mershon at the Social Media Examiner interviews Susan Etlinger of the Altimeter Group about her recent study which looked at 60 social media marketers and vendors to understand how…
6 Best Practices for Universities Embracing Social... →
Dan Klamm at Mashable writes about 6 Best Practices for Universities Embracing Social Media. I can see nearly all of these points being relevant for libraries as well:
1. Develop a…
A Librarian’s Guide to the Elevator Pitch →
Let’s face it, as librarians – or soon-to-be librarians, we aren’t the best at tooting our own horns. Talking about our work, past accomplishments, experiences, skills, and goals in a succinct…
Book Tasting in the Library →
Buffy Hamilton at the Unquiet Librarian writes about Book Tasting in the Library. This great article discusses an immersive activity that she organizes at her library which encourages…
A Quick Guide to Getting Started with Quora →
The new social Q & A website Quora has steadily increased in popularity since its launch last year. Similar to Twitter with regard to establishing a network of people who follow you as well as…
Follow Me on Quora! →
I’ve recently joined the Quora Q&A network where I’ll be posting and answering questions, some of which may be linked back here on iLibrarian. So if you’re also a member on Quora, …
22 Essential Tools for Testing Your Website’s... →
Jacob Gube at Mashable gathers 22 Essential Tools for Testing Your Website’s Usability. If you’re looking for tools to inform a user-centered design and the best possible website…
17 Tips to Improve Your Online Presence →
Looking for ways to make yourself stand out amidst the millions of online profiles and portfolios in the information world? Here are a few tips to amp up your profiles and suggestions for how to…
Is the United States Training Too Many Librarians... →
Brett Bonfield at In the Library with the Lead Pipe asks Is the United States Training Too Many Librarians or Too Few? (Part 1). This excellent article takes a long hard look at the state of the…
13 Resources & Tips for Library Job Seekers →
It’s a tough market for library and information professionals looking for work. However there are new job openings being posted daily. Here are some great job boards to track and some tips that will…
September 2011
2 posts
How to Keep Facebook from Tracking Your Every Move →
Alan Henry at Lifehacker posits that Facebook Is Tracking Your Every Move on the Web; Here’s How to Stop It. This helpful article discusses what to do to ensure that your privacy is protected.
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Facebook Timeline Profiles →
Facebook recently unveiled its new Timeline user profiles which will be rolled out over the next few weeks. Mashable provides in-depth coverage of the announcement.
August 2011
14 posts
10 Great Ways to Create Library Videos →
AnnaLaura Brown at the Social Networking Librarian writes about 10 Great Ways to Create Library Videos. This is a great list of free applications for creating videos, screencasts, and photo…
What Are Mobile Friendly Library Databases... →
Aaron Tay at Musings About Librarianship presents a detailed report and analysis of What Are Mobile Friendly Library Databases Offering? A Survey. This in-depth coverage includes mobile…
Open Source Reality Check →
Staffers (l.-r.) Matt Carlson, Bradley Bonner, and Lisa Hill of King County Lib. Syst., which went live with an open source ILS in September2010
David Rapp writes an excellent article…
17 Web Resources for Improving Your Design Skills →
Mollie Vandor, Associate Product Manager at Cooking.com gathers 17 Web Resources for Improving Your Design Skills for Mashable. This is an excellent list of the best web resources for…
5 Simple Steps to Getting Started With Mobile... →
Jamie Turner at the Social Media Examiner creates a quick guide with 5 Simple Steps to Getting Started With Mobile Marketing. If you’re wondering how you can best utilize the mobile…
5 Ways Museums Are Reaching Digital Audiences →
Zoe Fox at Mashable writes about 5 Ways Museums Are Reaching Digital Audiences. This is a great article about the many ways that new platforms are allowing museums “to break free of the…
13 Hot Facebook Marketing Tips From the Top Pros →
Cindy King at the Social Media Examiner offers 13 Hot Facebook Marketing Tips From the Top Pros. They spoke with top marketing book authors and Facebook brand managers to compile this…
450+ Tweeting Librarians List →
I have finally sorted through and organized all of my contacts on Twitter and like a good librarian I have categorized everyone using Twitter’s List feature. I have created a list of…
Liking Library Data →
Eric Hellman writes an excellent article on the Semantic Web, Facebook, and Liking Library Data on his Go to Hellman blog. The post discusses Facebook’s use of structured data, their…
In the Fight for Better Literacy, Comic Books are... →
Illustration by Evan Munday.
Lindsay Mar writes for This Magazine about graphic novels in education in the article In the fight for better literacy, comic books are teachers’ secret…