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Transforming Life After 50: Public Libraries and Baby Boomers ...
"Recognizing that many current adult and senior library services do not reflect the character or interests of today’s “boomer” generation, the IMLS Western Regional Fellowship: Transforming Life After 50 (TLA50) helps to effectively position public libraries as a resource that can help adults (ages 50+) remain vital and contributing members of their communities."
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by Sarah Deringer, Head Editor, INALJ Mississippi Finding Hidden Treasure: a Cache of Librarian Blogs Every great once in awhile I find a collection of good blogs to follow, and this week I found four...
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By Meredith Farkas:
"Even when we get the timing right, infrequent use of a tool on which people were trained will lead to forgetting. [...] Screencasting software, technology that creates a video of activity on the computer screen along with the user’s narration, is sometimes used to solve this problem. The software allows a trainer to create videos that show specific processes within a web system so that users who have gone through a training can refresh their memory with a video later on."
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The use of screencasting software such as Jing to enhance to learning process in libraries. Delete the scoop?
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Educon Curation Slideshare here: http://www.slideshare.net/joycevalenza/curationeducon
Resources for curation also included. Via gwynethjones
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Insights and tips by Gwyneth Jones about digital curation 
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By Christopher Piehle
Kathy Schrock guides educators through the process of building a personal learning network and organizing a constant flow of information.
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Personal Learning Networks & Tech Tools.
Includes her top 5 apps for teachers: Socratrive Nearpod GroupBoard Reflector Mover Delete the scoop?
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1. Data Management
2. Your data on Google 3. Your data on the Web 4. Browse the Internet safely Via Patty Ball
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Today, many scientific fields can be described as data-intensive disciplines, which turn raw data into information and then knowledge. If this sounds familiar it’s because this represents the late and influential computer scientist Jim Gray’s vision of the fourth research paradigm. Gray divided up the evolution of science into four periods or paradigms. One thousand years ago, science was experimental in nature, a few hundred years ago it became theoretical, a few decades ago it moved to a computational discipline, and today it’s data driven. Researchers are reliant on e-science tools to enable collaboration, federation, analysis, and exploration to address this data deluge, equal to about 1.2 zettabytes each year. If 11 ounces of coffee equaled one gigabyte, a zettabyte would be the same volume as the Great Wall of China. (...) - by Adrian Giordani, MyScienceWork blog, 27 november 2012 Via Julien Hering, PhD, Pavlinka Kovatcheva
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"Today, many scientific fields can be described as data-intensive disciplines, which turn raw data into information and then knowledge. If this sounds familiar it’s because this represents the late and influential computer scientist Jim Gray’s vision of the fourth research paradigm. Gray divided up the evolution of science into four periods or paradigms. One thousand years ago, science was experimental in nature, a few hundred years ago it became theoretical, a few decades ago it moved to a computational discipline, and today it’s data driven. Researchers are reliant on e-science tools to enable collaboration, federation, analysis, and exploration to address this data deluge, equal to about 1.2 zettabytes each year. If 11 ounces of coffee equaled one gigabyte, a zettabyte would be the same volume as the Great Wall of China. This article was originally published in International Science Grid This Week as “Enabling knowledge creation in data-driven science” [...]
"To answer this problem [of data deluge], some are creating infrastructures and software that are set to radically transform the way scientific publishing is done, which has been little changed for centuries. Research publishing 2.0While a number of scientific institutes, European Commission-funded projects, and research communities work on establishing common data policies and open-access infrastructures to make research data more searchable, shareable, and citable, the life sciences are looking at data analysis and publishing approaches that move the computer to the data rather than moving the data to the computers" Delete the scoop?
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"[...] free web tools that teachers can use to gather feedback from their students both formally and informally"
1- Poll Everywhere 2- Kwiqpoll 3- TodaysMeet 4- SimpleMeet Me 5- Utrack
>> Also useful for user / customer feedback! Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa) Delete the scoop?
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"Teaching tech in isolation never works. When a reluctant tech user learns how to do something with a project about which they're personally passionate, they're gonna be instantly engaged, work hard at it, and feel super exultant when it works!"
1. Make it personal 2. Show and tell 3. Small steps, etc" Delete the scoop?
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"Transformational Power of Internet Librarians: Promise & Prospect"
"Internet librarians have been revolutionizing the Net for many years, and are poised to transform their communities in exciting new ways. As our technologist and keynote speaker David Weinberger says, we have to “build networks that make us smarter.” Hear about leading-edge tools, strategies and techniques for transforming campuses, communities and organizations at Information Today, Inc.’s 16th annual Internet Librarian. This conference provides the ideal opportunity to gather insights and ideas to ignite our imagination and spark innovation. It showcases creative and exciting new internet technologies and techniques and features lots of opportunities for connections and conversations."
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"Personal learning networks are a great way for educators to get connected with learning opportunities, access professional development resources, and to build camaraderie with other education professionals. Although PLNs have been around for years, in recent years social media has made it possible for these networks to grow exponentially. Now, it’s possible to expand and connect your network around the world anytime, anywhere. But how exactly do you go about doing that? Check out our guide to growing your personal learning network with social media, full of more than 30 different tips, ideas, useful resources, and social media tools that can make it all possible."
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Posted by Katie Lepi: "People love to learn by examining visual representations of data. That's been proven time and time again by the popularity of both infographics and Pinterest. So what if you could make your own infographics?" Delete the scoop?
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"In our previous blog Getting the best out of tacit knowledge – Part 1 – Understanding what it is, we took a look at the different forms of information and paid particular attention to how tacit knowledge is derived and what its sources are.
Now that we have identified tacit knowledge as being information which is drawn from personal experiences, cultures and biases and thereby affecting us personally we need to look at the practical methods of this within the work place." Via Brad Abbott Delete the scoop?
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Greg Toppo, USA TODAY: In Ann Arbor, Mich., the library circulates three kinds of energy meters that patrons can take home to test how much juice their appliances use. On a recent Monday, 27 of the library's 30 meters were checked out with the 28th on hold, said Celeste Choate, associate director for services, collections and access. Later this year they plan to begin circulating science equipment — oscilloscopes, microscopes and perhaps even a few life-size models of the human skeleton — so students can shine at science fairs. "Sometimes you need tools in order to do cool science projects," Choate said. "Not everybody can afford a pH meter."
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Weird things that can be borrowed at a library! Delete the scoop?
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Mary Cosper Leboeuf: The Terrebonne Parish Library System is one of 16 finalists for the Institute for Museum and Library Service's National Medal, one of the nation's highest honors conferred on libraries for service to...
The programmes that made the award possible: 1. Future Leaders of America's Gulf, or FLAG, is an innovative program for teens that the Library System helped implement. The nonprofit organization is a leadership and environmental group for teenagers who advocate and educate for the future of Louisiana's coast and address issues facing the state. 2. “Tools for Teachers,” a series of workshops developed by the Library System's reference staff to help teachers meet their grade-level expectations for their classrooms. The workshops present to teachers what the Library System has to offer to help in the classroom. 3. LEGO robotics 4. Touch-a-Truck 5. Book sale 6. Adult classes 7. VITA - free tax preparation services 8. Library App 9. Digital Magazines made available to patrons 10. e-readers 11. 24 hour access
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Hal Grossman and Melissa Gasparotto are conducting a survey about use of tools like Libguides in academic libraries: if you are interested in participating go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/K8GHQSZ. Posted by Sheila Webber
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Learning Everywhere: OPLN – The ‘must-have’ tool for new librarians — A TTW Guest Post by Tracy Maniapoto http://t.co/8iF1OT8c...
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Online Personal Learning Networks - one librarian's method and tools of how to proceed! > Very valuable to all librarians busy building OPLNs! Delete the scoop?
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Richard Branson, Justin Bieber, Cadburys and Wrigley’s are already fans. Have you Blipped yet? Via Miguel Mimoso Correia
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I can already see the impact of this being used in libraries > Books, spaces, e-content and services being made blippable! Delete the scoop?
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"It’s a given that librarians are adept at database navigation, but with the number of digital information storehouses proliferating at an exponential rate, just finding the appropriate source to search can be a daunting task. Herewith, then, are a few tools I’ve found to be helpful in this regard." ~ Michael F. Bemis
Check out the best databases for 2012 as nominated by librarians who responded to this year's call: http://reviews.libraryjournal.com/2012/10/best-of/database/
Among the categories are: *Best new database *Best for library outreach *Best ebook database *Best PRofessional REsource *Best for reports *Best upgrade
Best Overall: Gale Virtual Reference Library
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"Analytics tools are an invaluable way to show the ROI of marketing campaigns, popularity and usability of website content, value of blog posts, social media influence, and much more. If you haven’t been taking advantage of these free analytics tools for your library or organization, here’s your chance to check them out."
1,. Facebook Insights 2. Google Analytics 3. SiteMeter 4. Social Mention Delete the scoop?
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Robin Good: "Amy Schmittauer has some good basic tips if you are new to content curation and are curious to know which tools you could use to get your feet wet.
In this yet undiscovered three-minute video from this past summer, Amy introduces and explains the pros and cons of using Paper.li, Storify and Google Alerts."
Useful for beginners. Informative. 7/10
Original video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iSRd8mK5KI&feature=colike Via Robin Good Delete the scoop?
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If helping your students write papers is a part of your school day, you probably already know that there are enough issues to focus on without having to spend a lot of time teaching your students how to build a bibliography and correctly cite their sources. Your time is likely better spent helping create a focused, concise piece of work that uses excellent grammar and sentence structure. Via Dennis T OConnor Delete the scoop?
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"With the increase of both embedded librarianship and online education, especially in academia, chances are good you will be asked about presenting on a webcast at some point in your career. I am intentionally not covering specific webcast technology platforms in this post since they are changing as rapidly as chat reference tools (Meebo widget anyone?). Here are some tips to help you not just prepare for but enjoy giving a webcast presentation: Be SUCCES(s)ful – I highly recommend reading Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip and Dan Heath ... For rest, read here: http://letterstoayounglibrarian.blogspot.com/2012/09/a-librarians-guide-to-webcast-wrangling.htmlDelete the scoop?
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"As educators we are faced with the challenge of teaching students to efficiently use the Internet to find and use information. Searching for information and making sense of it is a process that involves critical thinking and it is an important skill. Fortunately, there are many free digital tools available to help students efficiently sift through an overwhelming abundance of web content to find the relevant and reliable information they need. This post will explore some digital resources to provide educators with tools to help all students become savvy searchers and independent learners."
Susan Oxnevad shares a wealth of other tools and resources to teach students how to search.
" - Google Search Education - Google Custom Search - The Find Tool - Oolone - Twurdy - instaGrok - Qwiki Reference - Reliable Search Engines: iPL2 -A public service organization and a learning/teaching environment manned by students and volunteer librarians which features searchable resource collections for kids and teens, as well as an a“Ask a librarian” section.
>>Extremely valuable for librarians as well! Via Anne Whaits, Dennis T OConnor, Jason Ertz, Lisa Durff 
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September 29, 2012 9:48 PM
HI Elizabeth. Thank you for the recent rescoops and for following my topic. I hope that it is helpful for you. Best of luck!
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"Today we have compiled a list of some awesome Twitter tools that can help you in your PD ( Professional Development ). Most of these tools have not been covered before in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning. Try them out and let's see what you think of them. Here is the list : 1- Twit TV 2 - Tweet Topic 3 - Twitter Scan 4- Snapbird 5 - You Twit 6 - Zosocial.tv 7 - Tweet in Sight Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa) Delete the scoop?
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