Library Blogs Buzz Weekly

My posts now have a lot more information to explore, so lets start right away.

OpenJurist, a database that we wrote about before is now providing FREE access to the " to published court opinions and the United States Code"

The Kept-Up Academic Librarian blog brings up the latest article in the "7 Things You Should Know" series devoted to "Next Generation Presentation Tools".

At the simplest level, most of these tools take the presentation
off the desktop and move it onto the Internet.

* Tools like SlideShare provide an online archive of the presentation for later review, linking, and commenting.

* Prezi uses a single-layer canvas that allows users to place information
anywhere on the virtual canvas which helps to " reveal information in a nonlinear fashion and promote
greater audience interaction."

* Zoho Show, allow audience members—if permission has been granted—to make comments and changes in the presentation in real time...

OCLS News blog announced that iPod users can now download an application from RedLaser ( company that developed bararcode scanning app) that will permit customers to scan a barcode from a book and find that book in a nearby library using data from WorldCat. ( take a look at the video)

ResearchBuzz highlighted a new Database of Monologues and Scenes from Films, which actors I believe will be glad to find it.

Last but not least ALA decided to create a site for library advocacy site -ilovelibraries.org.

In the world of libraries, this might be as simple as telling your friends and neighbors about the great things happening at your local library, or talking to decision-makers about how your public, school, academic or special library is in need of additional funding or a new or improved facility.
Your voice counts! As a library patron, you are the heart and soul of the library community, and you have a crucial voice in making the case for libraries. As part of a voting constituency, you can capture the attention of decision-makers like no one else.

In these hard times we really need the help of our customers and library advocates to keep our doors open and service the public.

New York Public Library surprised everyone with their new Drupal-based site, but if your library wants to incorporate ratings, comments and a lot of social media tools, Drupal content management system is the way to go.

In the past week there were more library and technology events that we must mention.

Sarah Houghton-Jan from Librarian in Black blog has a new book called " Technology Training in Libraries", "I walk you through setting up a technology training program in your library, including basic technology training (both online and face-to-face) and general tech training principles and tips.", promises Sarah. I am buying the book. Go to the blog for more details.

ReadWriteWeb blog highlighted a new site YouTellYou, which allows you to create your own online magazine with pictures and tags. Take a look at the image below to see how it works.

Picture taken from ReadWriteWeb



Many libraries today offer a lot more than books and dusty shelves. From technology and job skills training, hiring benefits coordinator to guide users how to apply for benefit programs to organizing summer camps and making movies, just click on the article from Library Journal to see who does what and where.