"Help for the technophibic librarian" notes

Things said in class today:

Oh, coool…..

I’ve always wondered how to do that

Wow, this changes the way I do things at the library

Start with the simplest and most probable solutions.  “When you see horse prints look for horses, not zebras.”

Take pride in . . . → Read More: "Help for the technophibic librarian" notes

Next Website in a Box training

Instructor: Shelly Drumm, BCR
Audience: Public librarians who have websites through this project
Location: Utah State Library, Computer Lab, 201

We will review the basics of setting up your pages, adding posts, adding links, news feeds, your online library catalog, and anything else you want. The last part of the session will be for help with your individual site. . . . → Read More: Next Website in a Box training

Federal Recovery Grant Money for Library Broadband

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law No. 111-5, will be providing $4.7 billion establishing the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program. This program will fund eligible entities to develop and expand broadband services to rural and underserved areas and to improve access to broadband by public safety agencies.

At least $200 million of this funding . . . → Read More: Federal Recovery Grant Money for Library Broadband

Books are my drug of choice

Herriman» Last Thursday, I attended an open house. There were no refreshments, no wine or cheese. Not even root beer and Fritos for that matter. It was in the Herriman City Library.

The Herriman library is actually only a library in the sense that it has books, a few shelves, and is run by women who seem . . . → Read More: Books are my drug of choice

Make Your Catalog iPhone compatible!

Washington DC is joining a growing number of public libraries making their catalog easily available to the growing number of hand-held device users.
This is the first library to create their own . . . → Read More: Make Your Catalog iPhone compatible!

Cache County Library study

Cache County government did a feasibility study this past year to decide whether to consolidate into a county-wide system.  While there are difficult issues to overcome,  the benefits far outweigh the risks. In the long run, patrons can benefit from the increased number of books and materials available, staff can benefit from an increased network for training and support. It just may move literacy . . . → Read More: Cache County Library study

The Role of Libraries in Economic Hard Times

The Diane Rehm show today, Wednesday, January 7, 2009,  is “The Role of Libraries in Economic Hard Times.” 

Libraries today have become multimedia centers, offering not only books but DVDs, e-books and Internet access. They can also be an especially important community resource during times of economic hardship. A look at the future of libraries in a slowing economy.

Diane’s guests today . . . → Read More: The Role of Libraries in Economic Hard Times