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A new project that allows patrons to try eight different tablets, while learning about the library's resources, is being tested in ... where else? The home of Apple.
-L.A. Chung Via Robin Illsley Delete the scoop?
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"Although at the very early stage, Google Street View is being used not only outside but also inside buildings. From several institutions and businesses that can benefit from using this advanced tool, bookstores and libraries are the ones that stand out – they offer the magic of being among the best of all friends: books. Being in such a place makes you want read something now.
In this post I’d like to introduce you to great libraries, which are most probably not in your neighborhood, but you can visit them in seconds without leaving your chair. It’s the power of the virtual world delivered by Google Street View. No geographical restrictions apply in this case." Delete the scoop?
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2 awesome resources, all rolled up into one.
Library as Incubator Project - "The mission of the Library as Incubator Project is to promote and facilitate creative collaboration between libraries and artists of all types, and to advocate for libraries as incubators of the arts." The site highlights tons of fascinating things being done in or related to libraries!
Library Makers - (as reviewed in this Library as Incubator post) "is somewhere between a how-to craft book and a web magazine – basically a solid inventory of craft and art projects that work well in a library – the materials are things that most library craft supply rooms have already, or are easily obtainable." Delete the scoop?
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"Makerspaces, sometimes also referred to as hackerspaces, hackspaces, and fablabs are creative, DIY spaces where people can gather to create, invent, and learn. In libraries they often have 3D printers, software, electronics, craft and hardware supplies and tools, and more. Here are some excellent resources for anyone thinking about setting up a makerspace in their organization." from iLibrarian Delete the scoop?
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Winnipeg Free Press Libraries offer weird things to draw new borrowers USA TODAY Fighting to stay relevant in the digital age, public libraries have taken to lending all manner of weird and wonderful items: hand tools, baking pans, fishing poles,... Via Fabricio Cárdenas Delete the scoop?
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"About this community
Mission: To bring librarians and Boing Boing readers (aka, Happy Mutants) together to generate support for and raise interest in libraries via projects at local libraries.
- Help find and propose content about libraries that could be posted to Boing Boing. - Provide active ways for Happy Mutants to support and get involved with their local libraries (eg, toolkits, best practices, ideas for local projects). - Create dynamic programming at library conferences that Library Boing Boingers can then take outside of the library community to promote libraries (eg, SxSW, local community events, etc.). - Work together to help Happy Mutants advance our shared interests (eg, copyright reform, net neutrality, game culture, digital divide issues, open government, etc.). - Coordinate an international community of librarians working with their own Happy Mutant groups." Delete the scoop?
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Even the smallest libraries should be prepared to deal with a big privacy invasion, Google Glasses. Now there are two schools of thought on this issue. There are the people who see it a... Delete the scoop?
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Amazon was awarded a patent for a system to sell previously owned digital objects like e-books and audio downloads, reports Publisher's Weekly. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-used-e-books-2013-2#ixzz2MmfTcHT1 Delete the scoop?
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I wanted to share a quick list of fun things you can do at the library other than just check out books. Any of these ideas would be a great boredom buster. Just tell your kid you have an adventure in mind and embrace the mission with verve. You will have a great time!
-Amy Bowers Via Doug Mirams, Robin Illsley 
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February 10, 4:06 PM
"Recently, we came across a Amy Bowers’ MamaScout, a blog that “celebrates passionate, creative family living through posts showcasing open-ended play and projects, stellar resources, weird ideas, and gentle encouragements to slow down and embrace the ordinary.” Amy often writes about inventive ways that parents can use public space to spark their kids’ imaginations, with posts on everything from poetry bombing to hands-on exploration and the importance of wandering." "But it was a post on libraries that caught our attention last week, for how it exemplifies the kind of Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper thinking that each individual can use to activate their public spaces in new and exciting ways right now. Amy was kind enough to agree to let us re-publish her post, so without further ado, here are 25 mini-adventures that you can have at your local library—whether you have kids, or not!" Delete the scoop?
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Robin Good: The Icon Library offers over 350,000 free icons which can be sorted by category, artist, popularity, date or searched by color, tag or name.
Favorite icons can be easily collected, organized and shared with others and can be used across different operating systems.
The library exists since 1994 and it has been growing steadily, by collecting quality icon designs from capable artists and supporting the best ones by purchasing their icon licenses.
Good stuff and free to use. Recommended.
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Another take on the introduction of 3D printers in libraries in the United States and the impact of 3D printing on society in general. Via nickcarman Delete the scoop?
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"In Marketing Strategies Help Vitalize Audiobook Collections, Raya Kuzyk offers great marketing strategies you can use at your library to improve circulation and visibility of audiobooks.
(It doesn’t hurt that June is Audiobook Month, and winners of the 2013 Audie Awards will be announced May 30th.)
Try these top tips for cross-promoting audio with other formats..." Delete the scoop?
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Since late 2011, when the Fayetteville Public Library received widespread media attention for its hackerspace, 3D printers slowly began appearing in libraries around the world, particularly in the United States. Via Karen du Toit Delete the scoop?
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It’s the typical morning commute. For many residents of the city of Toronto that means taking the TTC. To pass the time, many choose to read, whether it’s a newspaper, a novel or an e-book on their iPad.
Just as many more libraries across Canada are turning to social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook to spread the message of how important literacy is, so, too is the Toronto Public Library.
-Tarah Bleier Via Robin Illsley Delete the scoop?
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"Yesterday Google was hit with a fine of $190,000 in Germany for illegally collecting personal data, emails, passwords, and photos from unprotected wifi networks via its Google Street View cars. Coincidentally, Microsoft launched an Online Privacy Awareness Campaign yesterday which will help people learn how to better protect their online privacy. Two of the major ways discussed are actually quite easy to implement – turning on private browsing mode and enabling the Do Not Track feature in your browser."
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Great guide for how to turn on "Private Browsing" and "Do Not Track" features for major browsers for added online privacy. Delete the scoop?
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Zakariyya Spain's comment,
March 12, 8:30 PM
Thanks Robin. Seems like something I have been looking for.
Jon C's curator insight,
March 28, 8:52 PM
Public use images for all types of presentations - book mark this one Delete the scoop?
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Bloggers, businesses, and organizations often ask us, “what are people pinning from my websites?” These website owners help create the content on Pinterest and we wanted to help them understand which pieces of content people find most interesting. Today, we’re pleased to announce Pinterest Web Analytics, a first step towards doing just that. Web Analytics gives site owners insights into how people are interacting with pins that originate from their websites. Delete the scoop?
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"Many people think 3-D printing could help spark a manufacturing renaissance in the U.S. — even President Obama highlighted this technology in his State of the Union address last week.
But as 3-D printers and 3-D scanners get cheaper, this nascent industry could be roiled by battles over intellectual property." Delete the scoop?
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The Institute of Library and Museum Services has issued an advisory for libraries that lend ebook readers. They must be accessible to library patrons with print disabilities. Delete the scoop?
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SUL Emerging Technologies Team (ETT) has launched a new website!
The purpose for the site is to provide a space for ETT to share information about emerging technologies currently in use or being evaluated for use in the libraries. This site will also be used to share information collected from assessments of different technologies such as the Tablet Survey, 3D Printing and others. Delete the scoop?
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Instagram is a very popular mobile photo sharing app that’s currently being used by over 80 million users. Via Patrick Provencher Delete the scoop?
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Welcome to Maker Librarian, the primary resource for librarians who want to learn about makers, hackerspaces, the participatory library and everything in between. Via Trudy Raymakers Delete the scoop?
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