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Urban Forum Emphasizes the Role of Cities in World’s Economic Recovery
Today was the 5th Annual Richard J. Daley Urban Forum, held at the University of Illinois @ Chicago (UIC). Entitled “Global Economic Recovery: Cities Lead the Way,” the forum kicks off a three day conference with mayors from around the world coming together to discuss issues peculiar to urban environments. Chicago’s Mayor Daley began the [...]
Otlet and the changing role of your library
A lot of things were great about the New Media Symposium at Pratt SILS the other day, but I sure did have a lot of fun listening to Alex Wright talk about the work of information science visionary Paul Otlet (among others). I just spent some time tweaking one of Otlet’s images in a way [...]
Spring Symposium Handouts Available
Handouts from workshops that were held during PLA’s 2009 Spring Symposium are available here.
Discount on group subscriptions to PL
For a limited time, PLA is offering a discounted price on group subscriptions to Public Libraries, ALA’s only journal devoted exclusively to the needs of public library staff members, leadership, and trustees. Regularly priced at $50, PLA is offering a 40% discount on group subscriptions. That’s just $30 per subscription, when you order five or [...]
Any questions for IA / Usability professionals?
This Saturday, I’m honored to be moderating a panel of Pratt Alumni at the Pratt Student Chapter of ASIS&T New Media Symposium. It promises to be an amazing day, featuring keynote speaker Alex Wright, information architect at the NY Times and author of Glut: Mastering Information Through The Ages! What I’m most excited about: the [...]
Top Ten Most Frequently Challenged Books of 2008
The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom has released the list of the Top Ten Most Frequently Challenged Books of 2008. The children’s book, “And Tango Makes Three,” by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell, remains at the top of the list for the third year in a row. “Tango” still faces frequent challenges for reasons that [...]
Essays Needed for July/August issue of PL
The saying goes that “Libraries will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no libraries.” Librarians know that during times of economic hardship our libraries are busier than ever. Too often, it is during these times of high use and economic hardship that our budgets are [...]
Judith Krug, librarian, tireless advocate for First Amendment rights, dies
More information and the opportunity to share your thoughts or leave a condolence message is available here.
A handy tool for web marketers at public libraries
Don’t you want to know when people are talking about you? For a professional web marketer, it is essential to know when people are talking about your product. Many libraries have started using Twitter to announce their programs and events. Its important to recognize that good web conversation is not one-sided. Simply broadcasting about yourself [...]
