(One concern I hear a lot of is “How do we find time for this social media stuff? We don’t have a full staff anymore and we’re already going nuts trying to do the things we have to do!” There’s not a single, good answer that fits every library. But, for those that have prioritized… Continue reading Making the most of your social media effort: Part II
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Considering 2010 for libraries and technology
At the end of every year, lots of media outlets and assorted gurus make predictions about what is going to be happening in the next 365-odd days. But how often do libraries stop to think about what those predictions might mean for the services they offer? I’ve taken a selection of technology-related predictions and offered… Continue reading Considering 2010 for libraries and technology
Augmented reality: the future is truly here
First, there was virtual reality. Then there were virtual worlds. Now, we have augmented reality, and it may change the landscape of books entirely. It’s the stuff of many science fiction scenes; open up a newspaper or a book and, instead of 2-dimensional text, 3-dimensional images pop up. Imagine looking at an Ikea catalog and… Continue reading Augmented reality: the future is truly here
Is your library coded?
Well, I am. See that 2-dimensional code to the left? That code contains the following information about me: First & last name Email address Web site URL Phone number Physical address, including country of origin All that is in there? What is it for? And why would you use it? That thing is called a… Continue reading Is your library coded?