This Week in LibraryBlogLand
Week ending 28 August 2005
Thanks to Blake, Rochelle, and Daniel for doing last week’s round-up. The break was much appreciated.
librarianscott points to a Slashdot post which explains that the situation with the UT undergrad library is actually a good thing when seen within the context of the history of undergraduate libraries. Barbara Fister at Librarians at the Gate notes that it was “a very small collection, hand-picked for providing somewhat canned materials for a required composition course assignment.” Christopher Harris (Infomancy) asks, is a bookless library really an oxymoron?
Rex Libris contest: “We want your library-related action shots! Pull out your library card and strike a pose! Or find a picturesque location in the reference stacks and look like you’re seriously into protecting books! Or pretend to be an evil-doer whom Rex must stop!” Winners will be chosen on September 2. [Addendum]
On a discussion about collection agencies on the Publib mailing list, a former university library dean tells the story of what the library discovered when they did a study of which books were not being returned and by whom, and what the library did about it.
Both Sarah Houghton (Librarian in Black) and jajacobs (Library Autonomous Zone) point to a three part series on CIO Today about Google and Privacy.
Walt Crawford and Michael Sauers (Travelin’ Librarian) discuss digital audiobooks, DRM, and libraries.
Mary Minow talks to David Dodd about Copyright, Librarians, and the Grateful Dead. T. Scott talks about teaching college students about copyright and plagiarism.
Jenn Riley, the Inquiring Librarian, thinks about Google and muses on the state of copyright.
Walt at Random asks about life-changing events. Responses from Dorothea Salo (Caveat Lector) and Joy Weese Moll (Wanderings of a Student Librarian).
Jessamyn (librarian.net) compares the effect railroads had on whether towns thrived or died to the current debate over municipal wifi. jajacobs at Library Autonomous Zone links to several background articles about municipal wireless, broadband access, and the digital divide.
Richard Ackerman (Science Library Pad) has a couple of entries about science blogs
Jonathan Furner (025.31 The Dewey Blog) provides a transcript from the House of Lords that includes this wonderful bit: “My Lords, having looked at the document, which has a modest number of words, I disagree with the noble Earl. I believe that IT users in the business will probably find it very helpful and useful. Certainly, when I read it, I began to understand notions relating to taxonomies, thesauri and ontologies.”
Neither Steven Cohen (Library Stuff) nor John Dupuis (Confessions of a Science Librarian) like the tone of the Libraries for Dummies blog. Dave, the Industrial Librarian, explains what he doesn’t like about it. Discussion ensues.
Richard Ackerman (Science Library Pad) links to a Slashdot discussion about what new tech libraries should try next. A large part of the discussion turned into “get more books” and “open longer hours.”
Michael McGrorty (Library Dust) has started a series of entries about former UCLA librarian Lawrence Clark Powell, who wrote, “A librarian who does not love and read books is not a good librarian.”
Jason, the Zenformation Professional, “realized for the first time why librarianship, as a whole, is in such sorry shape.”
Deb, the Real Public Librarian, finds out that the Australian Library and Information Association recognizes blogging as a Professional Development activity.
Mary Minow (LawLibrary Blog) discusses the question, “Can a library, museum or archive charge money for photos that are in the public domain?”
Christine, a NexGen Librarian, talks about what she thought she would like about librarianship and what she was surprised to like.
Amanda Robertson, who is Data Obsessed, discusses Vivisimo CEO’s article about New roles for corporate librarians.
Merrilee at hangingtogether has a short report about the Society of American Archivists’ annual meeting.
Tia Dobi at Ex Libris continues here series, Library Promotion for the Over-Educated.
Scott Pfitzinger at BiblioTech Web discusses why libraries should have blogs.
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This Week in LibraryBlogLand (TWiL) appears on LISNews.com every Monday before noon (Central time).
This Week in LibraryBlogLand
Week ending 28 August 2005
Thanks to Blake, Rochelle, and Daniel for doing last week’s round-up. The break was much appreciated.
librarianscott points to a Slashdot post which explains that the situation with the UT undergrad library is actually a good thing when seen within the context of the history of undergraduate libraries. Barbara Fister at Librarians at the Gate notes that it was “a very small collection, hand-picked for providing somewhat canned materials for a required composition course assignment.” Christopher Harris (Infomancy) asks, is a bookless library really an oxymoron?
Rex Libris contest: “We want your library-related action shots! Pull out your library card and strike a pose! Or find a picturesque location in the reference stacks and look like you’re seriously into protecting books! Or pretend to be an evil-doer whom Rex must stop!” Winners will be chosen on September 2. [Addendum]
On a discussion about collection agencies on the Publib mailing list, a former university library dean tells the story of what the library discovered when they did a study of which books were not being returned and by whom, and what the library did about it.
Both Sarah Houghton (Librarian in Black) and jajacobs (Library Autonomous Zone) point to a three part series on CIO Today about Google and Privacy.
Walt Crawford and Michael Sauers (Travelin’ Librarian) discuss digital audiobooks, DRM, and libraries.
Mary Minow talks to David Dodd about Copyright, Librarians, and the Grateful Dead. T. Scott talks about teaching college students about copyright and plagiarism.
Jenn Riley, the Inquiring Librarian, thinks about Google and muses on the state of copyright.
Walt at Random asks about life-changing events. Responses from Dorothea Salo (Caveat Lector) and Joy Weese Moll (Wanderings of a Student Librarian).
Jessamyn (librarian.net) compares the effect railroads had on whether towns thrived or died to the current debate over municipal wifi. jajacobs at Library Autonomous Zone links to several background articles about municipal wireless, broadband access, and the digital divide.
Richard Ackerman (Science Library Pad) has a couple of entries about science blogs
Jonathan Furner (025.31 The Dewey Blog) provides a transcript from the House of Lords that includes this wonderful bit: “My Lords, having looked at the document, which has a modest number of words, I disagree with the noble Earl. I believe that IT users in the business will probably find it very helpful and useful. Certainly, when I read it, I began to understand notions relating to taxonomies, thesauri and ontologies.”
Neither Steven Cohen (Library Stuff) nor John Dupuis (Confessions of a Science Librarian) like the tone of the Libraries for Dummies blog. Dave, the Industrial Librarian, explains what he doesn’t like about it. Discussion ensues.
Richard Ackerman (Science Library Pad) links to a Slashdot discussion about what new tech libraries should try next. A large part of the discussion turned into “get more books” and “open longer hours.”
Michael McGrorty (Library Dust) has started a series of entries about former UCLA librarian Lawrence Clark Powell, who wrote, “A librarian who does not love and read books is not a good librarian.”
Jason, the Zenformation Professional, “realized for the first time why librarianship, as a whole, is in such sorry shape.”
Deb, the Real Public Librarian, finds out that the Australian Library and Information Association recognizes blogging as a Professional Development activity.
Mary Minow (LawLibrary Blog) discusses the question, “Can a library, museum or archive charge money for photos that are in the public domain?”
Christine, a NexGen Librarian, talks about what she thought she would like about librarianship and what she was surprised to like.
Amanda Robertson, who is Data Obsessed, discusses Vivisimo CEO’s article about New roles for corporate librarians.
Merrilee at hangingtogether has a short report about the Society of American Archivists’ annual meeting.
Tia Dobi at Ex Libris continues here series, Library Promotion for the Over-Educated.
Scott Pfitzinger at BiblioTech Web discusses why libraries should have blogs.
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This Week in LibraryBlogLand (TWiL) appears on LISNews.com every Monday before noon (Central time).
Libraries for Dummies
I completely missed that one–thanks for sharing it. My mentee has been talking about starting a blog, and I think he was thinking of something along the lines of Libraries for Dummies. I’ve really discouraged him from doing it because: a) I think it’s not only unprofessional, but mean-spirited and; b) that kind of stuff can come back to bite you in the ass, no matter how anonymous you think you are.
Carnival of the Infosciences
If you like this weekly rundown of library blogliciousness, don’t miss out on the Carnival of the Infosciences, kicked off by Greg Schwartz and now on tour of the biblioblogosphere. Here are the past installments:
And in case you’re wondering, here’s the schedule of future Carnival venues.
Libraries For Dummies
I didn’t say that I didn’t like the “tone” of LFD. I mentioned that it may be bad “PR” for librarians, but I never said that I didn’t like the “tone”.
I think LFD is a wonderful way for librarians to relate, relive stress, and get a good laugh.
Re:Libraries For Dummies
(Whoops. It looks as if I forgot to hit “Submit” on my earlier reply.)
Steven, I’m sorry I misstated what you wrote. I was in a hurry to finish and I neglected to do my usual double-check. My apologies.