I had a wonderful time this past Saturday at Dr. Linda Walling's SLIS class, Humanities Reference! There were some very interested students who voiced their opinions about Web 2.0 and asked lots of questions. This is one of my favorite library signage images I have seen in Flickr.
Here are all of the links we reviewed and discussed:
What is Web 2.0?
What do you already know?
How does it relate to humanities and research?
Define Web 2.0
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_2.0
Resources
Flickr.com
o K Jane http://www.flickr.com/photos/kjane/sets/1436299/
YouTube.com
o http://www.youtube.com/user/scstatelibrary for promotion/training
o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS28qydjfsg&feature=related OTIS library
Librarything.com
o http://www.librarything.com/groups/librarianswholibrar
Meebo.com, Trillian (http://www.ceruleanstudios.com/), KoolIM.com, etc.
o http://www.lander.edu/library/
o http://www.infodepot.org/zUsing/AskLibIM.asp
o http://liswiki.org/wiki/Chat_reference_libraries
Text reference
o http://www.library.yale.edu/science/textmsg.html
Facebook.com
o Search on University Library
§ Creating a Facebook application
§ Blending RSS feeds: http://www.facebook.com/pages/South-Carolina-State-Library/7093302003?ref=s
MySpace.com
o http://www.myspace.com/gtlibrary
Blogger.com, Wordpress.com, etc.
o http://leecountypubliclibrary.blogspot.com/
o http://www.dancohen.org/
o http://lawlit.blogspot.com/
o http://www.readwriteweb.com/
o http://www.bloglines.com/
o http://tametheweb.com/
o http://librarybytes.com/
o http://librarycrunch.com/
Also there was a great article I shared titled, "Managing Social Network Tools" in ONLINE May/Jun 2008.
April 28, 2008
Fairfield Read-In 2008
K-12 students, teachers, and librarians gather together at the Old Armory in Winnsboro, South Carolina, for the 12th annual Fairfield County Read-In celebrating reading!
April 27, 2008
Ed Madden, Ray McManus, and Susan Meyers
poets discuss their prize winning books at the SC Center for the Book.
Celebrating National Poetry Month
Here's a little animoto promotional video I created for the three SC Poetry Prize winners who spoke recently at the SC Center for the Book.
April 24, 2008
Celebrating National Poetry Month
Today at the SC Center for the Book for our Speaker @ the Center series, we had three poets do some readings from their books and talk about their work. Ed Madden, Ray McManus, and Susan Meyers.
April 22, 2008
Charleston's Doorknocker Campaign
Ok, so trying to be a clever iPhoto geek, I zoomed in on the original size of the image in the previous posting in flickr and then sharpened the cropped image. This is too cool! I can now see the doorknocker reads, "Have you discovered the treasure in your neighborhood?" Wonderful job at outreach!
Canvasing the Community
I think this is a great PR/Marketing campaign. Staff members of the Otranto Regional Branch library in Charleston South Carolina actually GOT OUT of the library and took these wonderful door knob "Check Us Out" fliers to houses announcing their services. This is a great idea. I would love to see what is on the doorknocker. Imagine, librarians going outside of the library door to door to drum up business. How novel! Spread the word and get out there to let YOUR community know what you can do for them!
April 21, 2008
education.com - reading
I got an email about this web site and it looks nicely organized with some great resources about learning to read. check it out!
Learning to Read Information Center
We’re here to bring the powerful magic of books to your child. You’ll find a little theory and a lot of practice in our reading corner. Look for ideas from experts as to how to make reading part of everyday life. Find tips on recognizing the common stages in learning to read, and what to do if an obstacle gets in the way.
April 18, 2008
Library helps sponsor Architecture Month!
I just found out about a wonderful partnership the Greenville (SC) County Public library has with the AIA of Greenville! They have planned events celebrating a whole month and more of Architecture. All of these events are AT THE LIBRARY! check out their calendar and other information they list on their web site. Great idea Greenville!
Architecture 08 – Calendar
Architecture 08 – Calendar
WINNERS OF THE 2ND ANNUAL NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK PHOTO CONTEST
DAY IN THE LIFE OF SOUTH CAROLINA LIBRARIES
The South Carolina State Library is pleased to announce the winners of the 2nd Annual National Library Week Day in the Life of South Carolina Libraries photo contest. During the days of April 14-16, South Carolina library staff members submitted a wide range of photographs of librarians working, teaching patrons, library events, and in some cases, just having fun doing what they love. Library staff members from all types of libraries were encouraged to submit photos that captured the essence of South Carolina libraries and librarianship. Winners will also be recognized on the South Carolina State Library’s web site and during the 2008 SCLA Annual Conference in the fall in Greenville. Judging criteria was based on composition, quality, subject, lighting, creativity, and the ability to capture of the spirit of South Carolina libraries. A total of four photos were selected winners. Main categories were Best Overall, Librarians as Teachers and Trainers, Librarians as Trailblazers in New Technology, and Most Humorous. Five honorable mentions were also selected. The State Library thanks everyone who participated in the contest.
Press release with photos (PDF).
Best overall
“Quiet reading time”
Lee County Public Library
Submitted by Elizabeth Snyder-Powell
Patron Leslie reads to her son Sam in the reading area.
Librarians as Teachers and Trainers
“Office Consultation”
Clemson University
Submitted by Micki Reid
Librarian Chris Colthorpe consults with a student doing packaging science research at Clemson University's Cooper Library.
Librarians as Trailblazers in New Technology
“1431 @ RCPL”
Richland County Public Library
Submitted by Laura Bliss
RCPL is focused on bringing the library directly to users by adding a number of technologically advanced services including Playaway audio books.
Most Humorous
“Found Art”
St. Andrews Branch of the Charleston County Public Library
Submitted by Kathryn Sanders
Ms. C discovers patron-enhanced library materials. The fact that the shoes and shirt match makes it extra special.
Honorable Mention: “The Three Little Kids”
Submitted by Cynthia Bledsoe
Charleston County Public Library
Honorable Mention: “Tuesday board games night”
Submitted by Steven Schwengel
Charleston County Public Library
Honorable Mention: “Three wise monkeys”
Submitted by Cynthia Bledsoe
Charleston County Public Library
Otranto Branch Library
Honorable Mention: “Scary shushers”
Submitted by Ruth Riley
University of South Carolina School of Medicine Library
Honorable Mention: “Quality study time”
Lee County Public Library
Submitted by Brenda Brisbon
Photos are available at the NLW Day in the Life of SC Libraries Flickr group located at http://www.flickr.com/groups/nlwdayinsc2008/.
The South Carolina State Library is pleased to announce the winners of the 2nd Annual National Library Week Day in the Life of South Carolina Libraries photo contest. During the days of April 14-16, South Carolina library staff members submitted a wide range of photographs of librarians working, teaching patrons, library events, and in some cases, just having fun doing what they love. Library staff members from all types of libraries were encouraged to submit photos that captured the essence of South Carolina libraries and librarianship. Winners will also be recognized on the South Carolina State Library’s web site and during the 2008 SCLA Annual Conference in the fall in Greenville. Judging criteria was based on composition, quality, subject, lighting, creativity, and the ability to capture of the spirit of South Carolina libraries. A total of four photos were selected winners. Main categories were Best Overall, Librarians as Teachers and Trainers, Librarians as Trailblazers in New Technology, and Most Humorous. Five honorable mentions were also selected. The State Library thanks everyone who participated in the contest.
Press release with photos (PDF).
Best overall
“Quiet reading time”
Lee County Public Library
Submitted by Elizabeth Snyder-Powell
Patron Leslie reads to her son Sam in the reading area.
Librarians as Teachers and Trainers
“Office Consultation”
Clemson University
Submitted by Micki Reid
Librarian Chris Colthorpe consults with a student doing packaging science research at Clemson University's Cooper Library.
Librarians as Trailblazers in New Technology
“1431 @ RCPL”
Richland County Public Library
Submitted by Laura Bliss
RCPL is focused on bringing the library directly to users by adding a number of technologically advanced services including Playaway audio books.
Most Humorous
“Found Art”
St. Andrews Branch of the Charleston County Public Library
Submitted by Kathryn Sanders
Ms. C discovers patron-enhanced library materials. The fact that the shoes and shirt match makes it extra special.
Honorable Mention: “The Three Little Kids”
Submitted by Cynthia Bledsoe
Charleston County Public Library
Honorable Mention: “Tuesday board games night”
Submitted by Steven Schwengel
Charleston County Public Library
Honorable Mention: “Three wise monkeys”
Submitted by Cynthia Bledsoe
Charleston County Public Library
Otranto Branch Library
Honorable Mention: “Scary shushers”
Submitted by Ruth Riley
University of South Carolina School of Medicine Library
Honorable Mention: “Quality study time”
Lee County Public Library
Submitted by Brenda Brisbon
Photos are available at the NLW Day in the Life of SC Libraries Flickr group located at http://www.flickr.com/groups/nlwdayinsc2008/.
Archives of the Auswärtigen Amt pt 3
this is a continuation of the tour of the Federal Foreign Archives in Berlin. Our guide was most interesting!
April 17, 2008
Teacher Tube
Well, I'm not quite sure how much I really like TeacherTube just yet. I've heard that many school districts in South Carolina block YouTube and therefore cannot access our many educational and fun videos. So, I was told about TeacherTube and set up an account for the SC State Library and have been uploading some videos today. The upload process is quite fast which is nice but all of the advertising is bothersome. Also, in the profile section, I can't seem to figure out how to get a nice URL like YouTube offers which would be really nice. It is quite a scaled back version of YouTube yet still has some nice social networking features. I'm happy to post some of our videos to TeacherTube especially if YouTube is blocked...TeacherTube - Reading Rooster April 16 2008
April 16, 2008
Kids can ‘Catch the Reading Bug’ with library’s summer program
A natural fit
Kids can ‘Catch the Reading Bug’ with library’s summer program
Picture
Keith Gedamke / The Item
From left, Cheryl Cole, Laura Windham and Elizabeth Snyder-Powell prepare lunches at the Bishopville Fire Department in an event to raise money for the Lee County Public Library’s summer reading program.
This year’s theme is “Catch the Reading Bug.”
By RANDY BURNS
Item Staff Writer
rburns@theitem.com
BISHOPVILLE – Summer reading programs are standard fare at all public libraries. Lee County Public Library’s head librarian Dawn Ellen said summer programs were in place at the library when she began working there in 1983.
While the purpose of the programs has changed little through the years, the scope of activities and the incentives provided to children have changed a great deal.
“Summer programs encourage children to read all through the year,” Ellen said. “And we reward the children with special incentives to participate.”
Children who completed the 2007 summer program were treated with a trip to Columbia’s EdVenture museum. The community support organization Friends of the Library funded the trip. Read more at The Item - South Carolina.
Archives of the Auswärtigen Amt pt 2
I am happy to announce that my poster session application got accepted for ALA in Anaheim! The title of it is "From the Dresden Codex to Scanning Robots: The 2007 German Library Study Tour". I had created a blog for our group which is available at http://germanylibtour.wordpress.com and have posted many videos and photos to it. Over the next couple of days, i'll pull out some of my favorite videos and post them to this blog. If you're coming to ALA in Anaheim, be sure to come to the poster sessions!
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