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Mobile Technologies in Libraries | Supporting Libraries in the use and development of mobile technologies - AR

Mobile Technologies in Libraries | Supporting Libraries in the use and development of mobile technologies - AR | The Information Professional | Scoop.it
From mlibraries.jiscinvolve.org - December 13, 2012 5:06 AM
By Jo Alcock:

"Of the many emerging mobile technologies that libraries are looking at one that has always appealed to me is augmented reality (AR). Compared to other technologies that are discussed AR has:

- fewer introductory barriers to overcome;
- is virtually cost-free;
- does not require specialised technical staff;
- the general public will increasingly have some familiarity with it;
- can also be a lot of fun."
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Special focus on augmented reality (AR) > 9 possible uses of AR in libraries!

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Birmingham City University library's use of Aurasma to provide useful and timely information, plus tutorials to its customers. Via @sallyheroes
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New Life for Libraries - Ted Reinstein

New Life for Libraries - Ted Reinstein | The Information Professional | Scoop.it
From m.wcvb.com - February 5, 2016 6:35 AM

Ted Reinstein discovers today’s libraries are about community as much as books (but you can still find books).

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Applications open: new round of international librarian mentor-ship: begins March 2016

Applications open: new round of international librarian mentor-ship: begins March 2016 | The Information Professional | Scoop.it
From interlibnet.org - January 19, 2016 4:58 AM
Want to build your professional network and learn about librarianship around the world? Love the idea of professional travel but just don’t have the budget? The International Librarians Network (IL…
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Great opportunity to network and improve your own professional development as librarian!

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Archivists document a nation's good and bad | Paula Thomson, ShareAmerica

Archivists document a nation's good and bad | Paula Thomson, ShareAmerica | The Information Professional | Scoop.it
From share.america.gov - January 19, 2016 3:29 AM

An accessible archive is an important part of any country with a complex history, including Ukraine, so U.S. archivists are helping Ukrainian archivists.

 

Trudy Peterson, former archivist of the United States, and Ferriero recently led discussions with Ukrainian archivists on records management and the role of archives in society. While Ukraine’s passage of the Open Data Law in early 2015 is a positive step toward making government records available to the public, much more work needs to be done, said Peterson.


Ferriero said the biggest ethical responsibility of archivists is to ensure that no bias is brought to the work of collecting records and making them accessible. Archivists must document both sides of history, both “the good stories and the bad stories.”

Follow the conversation on Ukraine @UnitedforUkr and sign up for weekly updates onUnited for Ukraine.


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Ethical responsibility of archivists!

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The Wikipedia Library #1Lib1Ref - One Librarian One Reference

The Wikipedia Library #1Lib1Ref - One Librarian One Reference | The Information Professional | Scoop.it
From meta.wikimedia.org - January 6, 2016 7:50 AM

RT @TheNewLibrarian: Imagine what we could do to #Wikipedia if every librarian added one primary source.
#1lib1ref
https://t.co/ViOM5twXxg...

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Librarians helping to fill the gaps! Great project!

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Reading recommendations, Book-a-Librarian available at York libraries - Daily Press (blog)

Reading recommendations, Book-a-Librarian available at York libraries - Daily Press (blog) | The Information Professional | Scoop.it
From www.dailypress.com - November 10, 2015 5:18 AM
Reading recommendations, Book-a-Librarian available at York libraries

York County’s libraries offers help finding books suited to patron’s tastes and the Tabb Library, 100 Long Green Blvd., offers free one-on-one appointments with library staff for assistance with various topics. Requests for either one can be made online by filling out the Looking for a Great Read readers’ advisory survey or the Book-A-Librarian survey at yorkcounty.gov/Home/Libraries.aspx and the Services link.

Topics for Book-A-Librarian may include help with downloading digital items, library resources, technology and job materials. The appointments are scheduled for 15 or 30 minutes.

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Archives Change Lives - Society of American Archivists (YouTube)

From www.youtube.com - October 16, 2015 8:51 AM
Promotional video for SAA's "Archives Change Lives" campaign, featuring Kathleen D. Roe, Dennis Meissner, Steven Booth, and Samantha Norling.
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The importance of Archives!

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A Librarian's Guide to Makerspaces: 16 Resources - Ellyssa Kroski | OEDB.org

A Librarian's Guide to Makerspaces: 16 Resources - Ellyssa Kroski | OEDB.org | The Information Professional | Scoop.it
From oedb.org - October 14, 2015 8:32 AM

"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."


Via Patrick Provencher
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With attendance dipping, libraries changing roles, focus - KSL.com

With attendance dipping, libraries changing roles, focus - KSL.com | The Information Professional | Scoop.it
From www.ksl.com - October 12, 2015 7:02 AM
Public libraries are at a crossroads. Overall circulation and visits are down over the last five years. But libraries continue to supply another community need: a place to contemplate and collaborate.
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Library 2.0 - the future of libraries in the digital age - 20 Oct

Library 2.0 - the future of libraries in the digital age - 20 Oct | The Information Professional | Scoop.it
From www.library20.com - October 1, 2015 3:00 AM

"The fifth annual Library 2.015 Worldwide Virtual Conference will be held on October 20th, 2015 from 7am - 8pm US Pacific / 10am - 11pm US Eastern (International Time Zone Converter).

Everyone is invited to participate in the conference, designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among information professionals worldwide. 

The School of Information at San José State University is the founding conference sponsor. Register as a member of the Library 2.0 network to be kept informed of future events! "

 
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Oct.20, 2015. For schedule and other info see

http://www.library20.com/page/sessions-and-schedule
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La question du Numérique dans les Bibliothèques Outre-Atlantique
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Closing the Gap in Librarian, Faculty Views of Academic Libraries | Research

Closing the Gap in Librarian, Faculty Views of Academic Libraries | Research | The Information Professional | Scoop.it
From lj.libraryjournal.com - September 8, 2015 3:30 AM

"In this age of outcomes measurement, many academic librarians are focused—and rightly so—on making sure they best serve students. Yet students are not the only population of end users on an academic campus. Faculty, too, are conduits not only to students but to library users in their own right. As well, studies of faculty attitudes such as Ithaka’s often show that, even as faculty increasingly depend on library-brokered online access to expensive databases and electronic journals, the off-site availability of modern resources may leave many faculty members less aware of the crucial role of the library in their and their students’ workflow."


Full report here: http://www.thedigitalshift.com/research


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AMIA Online - 3 webinars about preservation of audiovisual heritage

From www.amiaonline.org - September 3, 2015 1:26 AM

AMIA is a nonprofit, international association dedicated to the preservation and use of moving image media. As the world’s largest association of professional media archivists, AMIA brings together a broad range of experts and institutions in a single forum to address the best ways to preserve our media heritage.

  AN INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL FORMATS 
AND STORAGE

This series focuses on digital file formats, storage, and transfer workflows. [Eight webinars]

  BEST PRACTICES FOR 
PERSONAL AUDIOVISUAL ARCHIVES

This series is directed to families and individuals with audiovisual collections they wish to preserve. [Two webinars]

  BEST PRACTICES FOR 
SMALL AUDIOVISUAL ARCHIVES

This series is directed to small institutions with audiovisual collections and limited staff. [Two webinars]


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A Little Light Bibliotherapy - from NYPL staff

A Little Light Bibliotherapy - from NYPL staff | The Information Professional | Scoop.it
From www.nypl.org - August 26, 2015 5:18 AM
We asked our expert NYPL staff members to recommend books that helped them stay sane and navigate life in Gotham.
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